Sir Richard Branson’s Childhood Home Was Just Listed for $5 Million

As a child, Richard Branson dreamed of being an entrepreneur. His family home in Shamley Green, England, was the location in which the savvy youngster conceived of his first business ideas, including growing and selling Christmas trees, and selling birds. Now, the property could be yours. While you won't find the sort of signature extravagance of the self-made multi-billionaire's more recent real estate portfolio (how could we forget his iconic MTV cribs appearance on his private island), the property is nothing short of breathtaking. Listed at £4 million (roughly $5 million) by Jason Corbett of United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, the stately brick house sits on 1.4 lush acres just a few miles south of Guildford.

Tucked away and bordered by a trifecta of pastoral charm—gardens, woodland, and pastureland—the property features an in-and-out driveway, and is complete with an electric gate for added privacy. The home’s interior character doesn’t end at the fact that a famous resident once inhabited it, either. With its beamed, double height ceilings, bespoke painted kitchen, garden conservatory, and idyllic outdoor entertaining areas, Tanyard’s Farm—as it's affectionately called—feels straight out of a woodland fairytale. Old-world details and quirky corners will surprise as much as they delight. Below, take a tour of the home, and find the listing here.