Welcome to Estate Life, advisor to Channel 4′s Country House Rescue and rural diversification. We work with landowners, family businesses, factors, trustees and managers to research, establish and develop commercial projects on rural estates.
The UK’s premier resource for vibrant and profitable historic properties, Estate Life is the leading specialist in consulting on and managing the private hire and commercial use of historic properties.
Since 2004, our established specialists have supported rural diversification projects on numerous Stately Homes, Castles, Private Estates and Farms throughout the UK and in Europe. Whilst today’s markets provide increased challenges for estate owners, our research underlines the continued opportunity for estate owners to successfully diversify and create new revenue streams from their asset.
Our popular in-depth guidance toolkits can be ordered online. Dubbed “our bible” by the owners of Glebe House Estate in Devon, our toolkits:
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Develop understanding of implications and considerations
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Advise on maximising return on investment
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Enable effective staff and supplier management
Estate Life also provides a range of support services for estate owners. Our support services inspire, advise and deliver for owners. Support services to date have included:
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Feasibility including architectural concepts and financial projections
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Analysis of existing ventures through an in-depth site visit
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Recommendations for strategies and delivery specific to your estate
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Representation for sales and marketing
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Project management for project launches and trials
Through our years of first hand experience of rural diversification and commercial success we are quite unique in the market place. We also know that every estate is unique and therefore encourage you to get in touch to establish if we are positioned to help you with your particular enquiry.
What next? You can complete our owners questionnaire to receive a complimentary Initial View report to find out how we may be able to help you. Or simply contact us to register on the Estate Life Network for regular email updates which inform, advise and share on top tips and best practice.
We look forward to hearing from you.
“The support we received to evaluate and trial hiring our estate for corporate events was invaluable.“ John Henderson, owner, Chesters Estate
