article_snippet: The wealthy Courtauld family held luxury cocktail parties for royals and politicians in the 1930s, with millionaires Virginia and Sir Stephen planning The wealthy Courtauld family travels using maps on the walls, decorating the rooms with lavish accessories and even transforming the house's air raid bunker in the basement.
article_snippet: The residence was once home to Henry VIII and has played host to many royals, politicians and artists since.
article_snippet: The Courtaulds were from a wealthy textile background, and amongst the first to embrace aviation as a means of travelling the world.
highlights_snippet: The property was the childhood home of Henry VIII and has entertained many royals, politicians, and socialites .
  