Nashdom, English country house in Burnham, England.
Nashdom is a Neo-Georgian country house in Burnham featuring whitewashed brick walls, a Doric colonnade, and multiple levels built into sloping ground near Taplow. The building now contains 15 residential apartments set within 17 acres of grounds that include formal gardens, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and woodland.
Russian Prince Dolgorouki and his Scottish wife Frances commissioned architect Edwin Lutyens to design the house in 1905. It was converted into an abbey in 1924 and thereafter served the church as a center for religious work.
The house served as a center for religious study and music after becoming an Anglican Benedictine abbey in 1924. Visitors today can still sense this spiritual past through the building's layout and purpose.
The estate sits on sloping ground, so comfortable shoes are advisable for exploring the grounds. The gardens and woodland areas are easily accessible, with the formal sections located near the main building.
The name comes from Russian and means 'our home', reflecting the original owners' heritage and their personal connection to the place. This Russian naming choice reminds visitors that the house has an international story at its roots.
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