Pool, West Virginia — Sprawling country estate owned by Mr Men creator for sale fo

For those eyeing a move to small-town America, the recent listing of Mr. Men creator Roger Hargreaves’s sprawling Sussex estate for £4 million offers a striking contrast—and a reality check. While that Georgian manor in Kent boasts nine bedrooms, a pool, tennis court, and 30 acres, its price tag could buy a significant chunk of residential property here in Pool, West Virginia.

Consider what that £4 million—roughly $5.1 million—would mean in our community. The median home value in Pool is a fraction of that, with charming single-family homes and fixer-uppers on generous lots still available well under $300,000. For the same money, relocators could essentially purchase a small subdivision, land included, and still have capital left over for renovations or a local business venture. The cost of living in rural Nicholas County remains significantly lower than the national average, particularly in housing, groceries, and utilities—a powerful draw for remote workers and

Source: Currents

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Updated September 18, 2026.

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