Buckinghamshire estate: Oscar-winner Gary Oldman could find perfect UK base in this former haunt of Winston Churchill

Lillie Langtry, Edward VII’s mistress when he was Prince of Wales, is said to have lived at Boss Lane House in the 19th century.
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Amira Hashish7 March 2018

When scooping the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, south London-born Gary Oldman thanked America for its “wonderful gifts” to him and also paid homage to his roots. Now the perfect UK base for the actor has come up for sale.

Winnie was a frequent visitor during the Second World War at Boss Lane House, as the sprawling Buckinghamshire estate near High Wycombe was used as a Cabinet war office.

Music hall star Lillie Langtry, Edward VII’s mistress when he was Prince of Wales, is said to have lived there in the late 19th century.

The four-bedroom house retains oak flooring, wood-panelled walls and inglenook fireplaces and is surrounded by beech woodlands, with all the privacy a Hollywood star demands. It is listed with Bonnam for £1.75 million.

Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour

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