York Cottage, Royal residence in Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, England
York Cottage is a residence on the Sandringham Estate grounds in Norfolk, England, marked by red brickwork and several chimneys. The architecture follows the Victorian style with bay windows and narrow openings that give the house a compact appearance.
The house was originally called Bachelor's Cottage and was given to Prince George and Princess Mary in 1893 when King Edward VII offered it as their wedding present. The couple lived there for over three decades until King George V moved to Sandringham House in 1925.
Prince George kept the name York Cottage after his wedding and turned the building into a family home with an unusually compact layout. The interior rooms were surprisingly cramped for royal standards, something visitors often remarked on at the time.
The building now serves as the administrative office for the Sandringham Estate and is not regularly open to the public. Visitors can view the structure from the outside while exploring other parts of the grounds.
Five children of King George V and Queen Mary were born at York Cottage, including the future King Edward VIII and King George VI. The house was the birthplace of two British monarchs despite its modest size.
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