The pounds10 million bargain ; As the housing market slumps, one estate agent is celebrating bucking the trend having sold a property for pounds10 million. Western Daily Press (Bristol UK) | December 6, 2008 | Copyright 2008 Western Daily Press (Bristol UK). Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

As the housing market slumps, one estate agent is celebrating bucking the trend having sold a property for pounds10 million.

Thornhill Park, in Blackmore Vale, Dorset, which was once home to Sir Walter Raleigh, has been sold to a mystery buyer.

The history of Thornhill is rich. In the 1720s, it was completely renovated by Sir James Thornhill, William Hogarth's father-in-law.

The most recent owner Tommy Kyle, 82, spent years perfecting the property and even drafted in a group of six expert craftsmen, who lived at the house for 10 months.

But even the grand Thornhill Park couldn't ...

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