Prince Andrew’s new £60m home is a considerable step down, says Enness Global - Here’s 3 properties to rent on the estate

It had been widely rumoured that Frogmore Cottage would be the Duke’s next home following his departure from Royal Lodge and, earlier this week, Enness Global valued Frogmore Cottage at approximately £5 million - noting that the Grade-II-listed ten-bedroom property could command an asking rent of around £30,000 per month, equating to a 7.2% rental yield. 

However, it has since been confirmed that Prince Andrew will instead relocate to the Sandringham Estate, a privately owned royal property belonging to the King rather than the Crown Estate, marking a further separation from the core royal household. 

Sandringham worth £60m

With an estimated value of £60m in current market conditions, according to Enness Global, Sandringham sits close to Balmoral (£50.6 million) in terms of value - just two of many privately owned royal estates. 

Whilst both are prestigious property holdings in their own right, their market value pales in comparison to the official royal portfolio’s headline assets. 

How does it compare to jewels in the Royal’s property crown?

According to Enness Global, Buckingham Palace holds a market value estimated at £2.53 billion, Windsor Castle £540.7 million, St, James’s Palace 418.7 million, Kensington Palace £331.1 million, and Holyroodhouse £65.2 million. 

While the Norfolk estate of Sandringham spans more than 20,000 acres, includes 600 acres of gardens, and is steeped in royal heritage, it is also a public-facing, working estate home to more than 100 residential properties across multiple villages. 

It remains unclear which specific property within Sandringham Prince Andrew will occupy, but it will mark a considerable downgrade from Royal Lodge - the 30-room mansion he has lived in for over two decades - both with respect to property prominence and privacy. 

3 homes available to rent on Sandringham

For those who, for whatever reason, may want to call Prince Andrew a neighbour, there are currently a number of properties listed to rent across the Sandringham Estate, all of which are available for immediate occupancy. 

• 8 Abbey Road in Flitcham (£975 pcm): https://sandringhamestate.co.uk/abbey-road-flitcham-property/

• Farm Cottages in Harpley Dams (£1,250 pcm): https://sandringhamestate.co.uk/farm-cottages-harpley-dams-property/ 

• Doddshill in Dersingham (£1,150 pcm): https://sandringhamestate.co.uk/doddshill-dersingham-property/

 Islay Robinson, CEO of Enness Global, commented: 

“Sandringham is unquestionably an estate of prestige, but this move represents a notable shift in both status and privacy for Prince Andrew. 

Unlike Frogmore Cottage, which offered exclusivity and proximity to the heart of Windsor, Sandringham is a working estate with over a hundred residential properties. 

While it is a property of royal provenance, it is also one step further removed from the Crown Estate, reinforcing the fact that the Duke’s standing within the family is being formally reduced.”

Data tables and sources

• Enness property valuations based on sq ft size, adjusted historic valuations, and estimated growth valuations using both Gov UK HPI and PropertyData average price data.

• View full data tables and sources online here.