As Christian Grey, dreamy actor Jamie Dornan plays a mysterious tycoon living in a sleek Seattle penthouse, which makes Jamie's real-life home all the more quaint by comparison. The British actor recently listed his three-bedroom Cotswold stone cottage in the English village of Westonbirt for £500,000 — that's about $775,000. Whatever the cottage lacks in size or glamour, it makes up for with Jane Austen levels of English countryside charm.
The 1850s cottage has made a cozy home for Jamie, wife Amelia, and young daughter Dulcie. It boasts original features like exposed timber beams, a Cotswold stone fireplace, leaded windows, and a traditional stone tiled roof. And the address isn't too shabby: It's located just a few miles from Prince Charles's Highgrove Mansion. Let's take a stroll, shall we?
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Beautiful Cotswold Stone Construction
Loaded with English charm and grace, Jamie's stone cottage is the antithesis of Christian's urban penthouse. Love the historical architecture!
Cozy Living Room
The living room is kept super cozy thanks to the stone fireplace, exposed beams, and sweet window seat.
Dining Room
Jamie's family of three is the perfect size for this dining room. The moody indigo blue color feels both authentic and modern at the same time.
Kitchen
The cottage-style kitchen features bead-board, a farm house sink, and shaker-style wood cabinets painted a warm, creamy white.
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Dulcie's Room
This bedroom is almost as cute as the name Dulcie. The adorable name derives from the Latin word Dulcis which means sweet. Maybe that's why Dulcie sounds like some kind of delicious pastry treat.
Tiered Gardens
The rear of the cottage leads to a magical four-tiered garden. Perfect for little Dulcie to play in!
A Backyard With a View
One of the cottage's greatest assets is its proximity to the open countryside. Swoon!
Stone Wall
A small stone retaining wall leads to verdant countryside. Priceless!
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Desirable Neighborhood
The cottage is located in the desirable village of Westonbirt — and you can see why it's so popular. Picture postcard views and Prince Charles lives just around the bend!
Who's Living Better? Christian Or Jamie?
Christian's super-modern penthouse was set in the Seattle luxury high-rise Escala building. So — city life or green acres? I think I'll go with Jamie's cozy cottage.
