Oh, just a few things. For starters, the house comes with a swimming pool, a tennis court, and what I can only describe as “a whole lot of green.” It’s the kind of place where you can imagine Pippa doing early-morning stretches in the garden, James perfecting his backhand, and their three kids—Arthur, Grace, and Rose—running around like adorable little chaos agents.
The property is located in the sleepy village of Bucklebury, which is also where Pippa’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, live. Yes you read that right. She bought a house right next door to Mum and Dad. Some people flee their in-laws. Pippa Matthews moseys on over for Sunday roasts.
I mean, the commute to see Grandma is basically a twenty-second walk. Just imagine the family barbecues. Carole will be whipping up her legendary sausage rolls while Pippa brings the Elderflower cordial. It’s a Middleton family compound—minus the moat, though I wouldn’t rule it out.
The Financial Side (Because We’re All Adults Here)
Now, let’s talk money because we’re nosy and that’s why we’re reading this. The price tag? A cool £1.5 million. For a seven-bedroom house with land. In the Cotswolds. That’s actually… pretty reasonable? In London, that gets you a one-bedroom flat with a leaky radiator and a view of a bin shed.
But of course, this isn’t just any house. It’s the house. And the seller? A local farmer who probably looked at the Matthews family bank account and thought, “Yeah, I’ll take that.” Power move.
James Matthews: News On Hedge Fund Executive & Wife Pippa Middleton
Also, let’s not forget James Matthews is a hedge fund manager and former racing driver. The guy knows a good investment when he sees one. This isn’t just a home—it’s a portfolio move. But mostly, it’s a place where he can put his feet up after driving the kids to school in his Land Rover.