Inside the Downton Abbey stars' real-life homes

They may lead lavish lifestyles in Downton Abbey, but where do the stars who play the Crawley family and their servants - including Joanne Froggatt and Hugh Bonneville – live in real life?

As the cast return for their second movie, Downton Abbey: A New Era, we've taken a peek inside the houses of Downton's most recognisable faces, and their modern interiors are a whole lot different to the grandeur we’ve become accustomed to seeing them in! Take a look through the gallery to see more…

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Laura Carmichael

Laura hasn't shared any photos of her London home on social media, but was previously known to live just a couple of minutes away from her on-screen sister and close friend, Michelle Dockery. Speaking to Vogue in 2014, Michelle said her North London flat was "two minutes' walk from Laura's", adding: "We share a local pub."

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Michelle Dockery

Speaking to the Evening Standard, Michelle once said her dream place to live would be "one of the apartments at the top of the Shard". She went on to say: "I imagine the view is amazing."

However, her London home is a little more traditional than that. Amid the pandemic, she posted this photograph, clapping for the NHS outside her red-brick property which features a large green hedge.

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Lily James

Former Downton Abbey star Lily James spent the lockdown at her North London home with her former boyfriend Matt Smith. Her social media posts offered a look at her garden, which is filled with beautiful plants.

In a shot shared to her Instagram Stories, fans could see Lily's white patio doors leading out onto her courtyard space with wicker chair and small table positioned in the sunshine.

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh shared a rare peek inside his West Sussex home with a post to celebrate International Dog Day last year, showing his pets Sasha and Teddy sleeping on blankets on the sofa.

The actor has used an array of patterned blankets, cushions and a rug to add colour and texture to the space, which has wooden flooring and a plain grey sofa.

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Viewers got a glimpse of Hugh's living room when he appeared on ITV News in April 2020. The actor has cream walls and a deep purple coloured sofa, with checked curtains hanging at the window.

The Downton Abbey star invested in a hammock to relax in his garden, but revealed it didn’t all go to plan. "That went well," he captioned a photo of the seat collapsed onto the floor.

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Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt shared a peek inside her cosy home one Christmas, sharing a look at her impressive haul of gifts and tree that had been trimmed with gold decorations. The living room has a traditional fireplace and luxurious velvet sofa.

The actress’ home has beautiful country views, with tiled windowsills where she can display vases of fresh flowers.

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During the coronavirus pandemic, Joanne took photographs and recorded video messages outside in her garden. In this picture, we can see the abundant plant life in her garden, including climbing foliage and an orange tree.

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth doesn't often share a look inside her home, but in this Instagram picture fans can see her minimalist hallway. The star has plain white walls and a chic grey carpet on the stairs and the space is decorated with a painting in a simplistic wooden frame.

Lesley Nicol

Mrs Patmore actress Lesley Nicol has previously given fans a glimpse at her garden with a post dedicated to her two dogs, showing a look at her outdoor dining table, array of plant pots and patriotic Union Jack flag.