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Wormington Grange in Stanton, Gloucestershire, is currently owned by John Evetts, the grandson of Churchill's chief military assistant Lord Ismay.

BBC News Published image copyrightDuke's Auctioneers image captionThe box was found on a shelf during a routine valuation by auctioneers at a house in Devon A cigar box that belonged to Sir Winston Churchill has sold for £79,000 at auction. The rosewood box, engraved with his name, has two personalised cigars inside, an amber and gold cigar holder and a personalised penknife. Duke's Auctioneers in Dorset had put an estimate of £5,000-£7,000. The hammer came down on the "incredible find" at £61,000 with the total cost rising to £79,000 after VAT and fees were added. The Montecristo humido...

Just because an artifact is ancient or historically significant or even sought after for years doesn't mean its owner is aware of it. Here are nine historical treasures that were used as common household items by owners who had no idea their random things were actually valuable antiquities. 1. Mazarin’s Gold Lacquer Chest // TV Stand and Bar In 1970, a French engineer bought a lacquer chest from his landlord in South Kensington, London, for £100. He used it as a TV stand for 16 years. When he retired to the Loire Valley in 1986, the chest came with him. In France, he used it as a bar. Afte...