From Royal Lodge to Wood Farm: Inside the Homes of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Attention has recently focused on Wood Farm in connection with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. However, several other historic properties are also closely associated with the former prince’s name and long public profile.

While he currently resides in the Sandringham farmhouse (awaiting his move to Marsh Farm on the same estate), Andrew has formerly lived in royal residences across the south of England, including Sunninghill Park in Ascot and Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Here, we take a look at the places Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has called home: from the residence he shared with Sarah Ferguson to the historic farmhouse on his estate.

1. Sunninghill Park, Ascot 

Andrew may have spent much of his adult life in Royal Lodge (which we'll explore more below). However, before his years in the Windsor property, the then-prince made his home at Sunninghill Park, a sprawling manor on the edge of Ascot.

The 12-bedroom property was a wedding gift from the late Queen Elizabeth II to Andrew and Sarah Ferguson following their marriage in 1986. Built from scratch, the house became their family base in 1990.

Following the couple’s divorce in 1996, Sunninghill was placed on the market in 2022, when Andrew relocated to Royal Lodge. Sarah remained at the Berkshire estate with their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, until 2006. By 2007, Sunninghill Park had passed out of royal hands and was sold to a buyer from Kazakhstan.

2. Royal Lodge

The most famous of Andrew's homes, what is now known as Royal Lodge, began in far humbler circumstances. Raised in the mid-17th century as a simple farmhouse, the building has undergone repeated alterations, with each generation leaving its mark as it evolved into a substantial country residence within Windsor Great Park.

Among its earliest royal residents was King George IV, who favoured the house as a hunting lodge. Set amid Windsor's parkland, the property’s secluded charm made it an ideal base for royal leisure.

In the early decades of the 20th century, Royal Lodge became synonymous with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, who resided there after King Edward VIII's abdication.

It was also within these grounds that the young Queen Elizabeth II spent much of her childhood, enjoying a sheltered upbringing and the seclusion of the gardens.

In 2004, Prince Andrew took up residence at Royal Lodge, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, its previous occupant. He had secured a 75-year lease on the estate the previous year, in 2003, and carried out extensive renovations to prepare the home for his move. He lived there until 2022, shortly after stepping back from public royal duties.

3. Wood Farm

The site of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, Wood Farm, remains his current residence. The modest five-bedroom house, tucked away on the Sandringham Estate grounds, was intended as a temporary base while his main home, Marsh Farm, undergoes renovations.

The house is situated within the famous Sandringham Estate, not far from Sandringham House. This red-brick country home, privately owned by British monarchs since 1862, is perhaps best known as the Royal Family’s traditional retreat for the Christmas season.

With 'rustic' interiors and a simple garden, it stands in contrast to the aforementioned Royal Lodge, where he had spent most of his life.

4. Marsh Farm

Although Andrew has not yet moved into Marsh Farm, it remains officially listed as his primary residence. The farmhouse is currently undergoing renovations, so he is staying at Wood Farm in the meantime. The restoration work is expected to be completed later in 2026.

Marsh Farm is a charming red‑brick, five‑bedroom cottage located on the Sandringham Estate near the village of Wolferton, approximately 2.5 miles west of Sandringham House.

With deep roots as historic farmland, Marsh Farm was originally a working farm and still retains its main house alongside traditional outbuildings typical of a rural estate. The property is privately owned by King Charles, as Sandringham Estate lies outside the Crown Estate. For those interested in learning more about its history, a detailed account is available in this book on Amazon.

From Royal Lodge to Wood Farm, Andrew has lived across a range of properties within the royal estates, each with its own history. These homes highlight the movement and management of royal properties, even as Andrew continues to face ongoing legal scrutiny.