Strathmore House looks remarkably similar to Buckingham Palace (pictured) where the Queen Mother lived with King George VI until his death in 1952
- The grand Strathmore House has been named in a nod to the Queen Mother's Scottish heritage
- It features the Royal Arms, a balcony and two large pillars making it appear similar to Buckingham Palace
- The palladian property contains eight luxury flats worth £650,000 each, which have all been snapped up
- Next to it is a five-storey building modelled on the Ritz Hotel, a favourite haunt of the Queen Mother
- The village of Poundbury is being constructed on Duchy of Cornwall land near Dorchester, in Dorset
The huge palladian property sits in the heart of Queen Mother Square, the centrepiece of Poundbury in Dorset, and is the latest phase of his bricks and mortar tribute to the Queen Mother.
The grand building has been named Strathmore House in a nod to the Queen Mother's heritage. Her father, Claude Bowes-Lyon was the 14th Earl of Strathmore.
The neoclassical building features a large balcony with two majestic pillars and looks remarkably similar to Buckingham Palace, where the Queen Mother lived with King George VI until his death in 1952.
Grand design: Prince Charles has built a stunning replica of Buckingham Palace, called Strathmore House (pictured), in his village of Poundbury in Dorset
It contains eight luxury flats worth £650,000 each, which have all been sold.
Next to Strathmore House is a five-storey building modelled on the Ritz Hotel, a favourite haunt of the Queen Mother. The building will house a pub, restaurant and hotel accommodation above it.
Another block of 20 exclusive flats and a spa is being built on the other side of the square and will be called the Royal Pavilion, while the finishing touch will be a 10ft tall statue of the Queen Mother.
A large plinth has been put in place in the square in readiness for the installation of the monument, which is a second casting of the one of the Queen Mother in The Mall depicting her aged 51 and wearing robes.
The heir to the throne was very close to his grandmother, who died in 2002 aged 101, and decided several years ago to honour her in Poundbury which is his 25-year experimental project to build a classically designed urban development on Duchy of Cornwall land.
The sunshine palace: The magnificent Strathmore House, painted yellow and white, is part of Prince Charles' project to build a classically designed, urban development on Duchy of Cornwall land
The real deal: Strathmore House looks remarkably similar to Buckingham Palace (pictured) where the Queen Mother lived with King George VI until his death in 1952
Moden living: The kitchens inside the luxury apartments in Strathmore House in the village of Poundbury, Dorset, appear bright and spacious
Royal touches: A bathroom (left) is kitted out with grey tiles and purple towels inside Strathmore House and a corridor (right) is painted in a shade of eggshell blue
The heart of the town: The huge palladian property sits in the centre of Queen Mother Square. Construction work continues on the rest of the village
Simon Conibear, from the Duchy of Cornwall, said: 'The square has been planned since the inception of the project - it is part of Poundbury.
'It is physically in the centre of Poundbury and will include a statue of the Queen Mother. His Royal Highness wanted to commemorate his grandmother.'
Queen Mother Square, which is an acre in size, has been designed by renowned architects Quinlan and Francis Terry. Their previous work includes the State Rooms at 10 Downing Street and six classical villas in Regent's Park for the Crown Estate Commissioners.
Despite the apparent similarities between Buckingham Palace and Strathmore House, a spokesman for architects insisted they had not been intentional.
The spokesman said: 'Buckingham Palace was never the inspiration for Strathmore House. The major influence for all our work at Queen Mother Square is the English Palladian tradition.'
A spokesman for estate agents Parkers Properties, which has sold the flats in Strathmore House, said: 'Queen Mother Square has a very regal design to it.
Regal: The Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom sits above the majestic Strathmore House, built in honour of the Queen Mother
Impressive: Finishing touches are being made to the spectacular Buckingham Palace-style apartment block which features intricate details
In charge: Prince Charles is pictured here visiting Poundbury in November 2015. The village has been created on the basis of architectural principles found desirable by the royal
Making waves: Local residents say Strathmore House is 'the most eye-catching [building] yet'. Tracey Hughes, 46, said: 'It is certainly very different from what you expect block of flats to look like these days.'
'The square is a tribute to the Queen Mother and it is quite obvious Strathmore House is modelled on Buckingham Palace.'
The collection of buildings is both bemusing and delighting local residents in Poundbury, which sits on the edge of Dorchester.
Ron Smart, 74, said: 'It really does look like Buckingham Palace. It never ceases to amaze me how grand the new buildings they keep putting up are.
'I think this one is the most eye-catching yet - coming here it sometimes feels walking into the past.'
Tracey Hughes, 46, added: 'It is certainly very different from what you expect block of flats to look like these days.
'I think the design fits in well with the square. I always love the imagination and attention to detail they put into each new design.'
Miriam Phillips, 32, who lives locally and is editor of magazine Celebrating Poundbury, said of Strathmore House: 'It is a complete feast for the eyes - very grand and the architecture is absolutely beautiful. It finishes Queen Mother Square off in style.
Interiors: Another apartment block being constructed is the Royal Pavilion. This photo shows a preview of what a stylish living room inside the building will look like
Stylish living: A photograph advertising the Royal Pavilion building - which will contain 20 luxury apartments - gives a sneak peek at what the bedrooms will look like
Detailed designs: This computer generated image shows an artist impression of how the grand Royal Pavilion building will look once construction is complete
All lit up: The Royal Pavilion is described as a 'significant architectural landmark for Poundbury, and a luxurious collection of twenty apartments'
Hopes for the village: The Prince of Wales is working with the council to create a model urban extension to the ancient market town of Dorchester. A Waitrose store has already sprung up, while other buildings are still under construction and are due for completion in 2025
'Some lucky residents have already secured their apartments and can look forward to great views overlooking the square.'
Matthew Hutton, 58, said: 'I love seeing how the area is being developed. Poundbury was such an ambitious project, but it seems to be working and this new big yellow palace looks pretty magnificent.'
Julia Evans, 36, said: 'It is so ornate but this is a style we have become used to here. I love the classical style - we're very lucky to have buildings of this class here.'
Poundbury has been created on the basis of architectural principles found desirable by Prince Charles.
It is intended as a Utopian idyll where there is no segregation of social classes, and schools, shops and places of work are within walking distance.
The village's overall plan was developed in the 1980s by Leon Krier, an architect from Luxembourg, and construction began in October 1993.
It is due for completion in 2025 and Poundbury will have a population of 5,000 people living in 2,250 homes.
The grand building has been named Strathmore House in a nod to the Queen Mother's heritage. Her father, Claude Bowes-Lyon was the 14th Earl of Strathmore.
The neoclassical building features a large balcony with two majestic pillars and looks remarkably similar to Buckingham Palace, where the Queen Mother lived with King George VI until his death in 1952.
Next to Strathmore House is a five-storey building modelled on the Ritz Hotel, a favourite haunt of the Queen Mother. The building will house a pub, restaurant and hotel accommodation above it.
Another block of 20 exclusive flats and a spa is being built on the other side of the square and will be called the Royal Pavilion, while the finishing touch will be a 10ft tall statue of the Queen Mother.
A large plinth has been put in place in the square in readiness for the installation of the monument, which is a second casting of the one of the Queen Mother in The Mall depicting her aged 51 and wearing robes.
The heir to the throne was very close to his grandmother, who died in 2002 aged 101, and decided several years ago to honour her in Poundbury which is his 25-year experimental project to build a classically designed urban development on Duchy of Cornwall land.
'It is physically in the centre of Poundbury and will include a statue of the Queen Mother. His Royal Highness wanted to commemorate his grandmother.'
Queen Mother Square, which is an acre in size, has been designed by renowned architects Quinlan and Francis Terry. Their previous work includes the State Rooms at 10 Downing Street and six classical villas in Regent's Park for the Crown Estate Commissioners.
Despite the apparent similarities between Buckingham Palace and Strathmore House, a spokesman for architects insisted they had not been intentional.
The spokesman said: 'Buckingham Palace was never the inspiration for Strathmore House. The major influence for all our work at Queen Mother Square is the English Palladian tradition.'
A spokesman for estate agents Parkers Properties, which has sold the flats in Strathmore House, said: 'Queen Mother Square has a very regal design to it.
The collection of buildings is both bemusing and delighting local residents in Poundbury, which sits on the edge of Dorchester.
Ron Smart, 74, said: 'It really does look like Buckingham Palace. It never ceases to amaze me how grand the new buildings they keep putting up are.
'I think this one is the most eye-catching yet - coming here it sometimes feels walking into the past.'
Tracey Hughes, 46, added: 'It is certainly very different from what you expect block of flats to look like these days.
'I think the design fits in well with the square. I always love the imagination and attention to detail they put into each new design.'
Miriam Phillips, 32, who lives locally and is editor of magazine Celebrating Poundbury, said of Strathmore House: 'It is a complete feast for the eyes - very grand and the architecture is absolutely beautiful. It finishes Queen Mother Square off in style.
Matthew Hutton, 58, said: 'I love seeing how the area is being developed. Poundbury was such an ambitious project, but it seems to be working and this new big yellow palace looks pretty magnificent.'
Julia Evans, 36, said: 'It is so ornate but this is a style we have become used to here. I love the classical style - we're very lucky to have buildings of this class here.'
Poundbury has been created on the basis of architectural principles found desirable by Prince Charles.
It is intended as a Utopian idyll where there is no segregation of social classes, and schools, shops and places of work are within walking distance.
The village's overall plan was developed in the 1980s by Leon Krier, an architect from Luxembourg, and construction began in October 1993.
It is due for completion in 2025 and Poundbury will have a population of 5,000 people living in 2,250 homes.
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