LOCATION RECCE

Type of area: 19th Century

Mansion (Buston Manor)

LocationRecce
Location Address: Buston
manor, high street,
Maidstone, Kent , me14 1tf

Sat Nav details (Post code):

ME14 1TF
Nearest Train Station:
Chatham ME4 6PN

Nearest Bus stop: The Cannon

Stop Maidstone ME14 1JH

Site contact name and contact: Availability

Buston Manor BOOKED: 18:00 – 22:00 (Saturday 20/05/2023)

Contact: Anna B

Phone no. 07710 532348

Email: CONTACTED VIA PEERSPACE

Permissions

Via Host

Suitability / shots for production (scene numbers)

Secluded luxury manor based in Maidstone, purchased via Peerspace. Space is perfect for aesthetic of the
planned music video with large rooms, beautifully adorned bedrooms, old fashioned furniture, oak wood
panels on walls, allowing us to play with lighting in an attempt to achieve golden glow. Thick dark curtains will
allow us to restrict lighting into the room. Free parking for transport vehicles.
15000 sqft 16th century property Near Maidstone in Kent 39 mins on the train from London Bridge 5 bedrooms
3 further bedrooms in the attached guest cottage 5 reception rooms 1 further sitting room in the cottage 2
working kitchens 7 bathrooms 2 model dressing rooms Tournament size snooker table (12 x 6ft) Working
fireplaces throughout Ample off street parking Tennis court 3 acres manicured garden 7 acres woodlands 100m
long barn Various outhouses and buildings.
Additional Information:

There are 2 pay scales. One is less than the other but you would still get to use all
Sometimes with the shared rate no one else books that time and you get the whole place to yourself at a
fraction of the sole use price.
1 photographer 2 models max (at any one time
Weekdays (shared) : 2hrs £70 4hrs £120 6hrs £170 8hrs £200
Weekends (shared) : 2hrs £120 4hrs £180 6hrs £210 8hrs £250
Weekdays (sole use) : 2hrs £200 4hrs £350 6hrs £500 8hrs £550
Weekends (sole use) 2hrs £300 4hrs £450 6hrs £600 8hrs £650
Additional photographers £50 per head
per weekday and £75 weekends (max of 3 extra)
Models £35
Above that h use rate applies
Over night stays £100 per room per night
Fireplaces can be lit during shoots for a supplementary fee
can also provide horses and ponies for photo shoots at an additional cost
Video work, larger groups and other hours to be discussed
The main house alone is 15k sq ft and there are ample outbuildings 10 acres of land and a huge barn.

Lighting Information: Solutions:

Lighting can be provided by the onsite staff. There are Curtains will be shut over as to block out natural light,
many windows in the building allowing natural light shoot will rely on artificial light instead. Brought by
into the shoot. NEEWER 2 Pieces Bi-colour 660 LED which will allow
me to control the light to my desired brightness.

Sound Information: Solutions:

There is minimal sound in the room that would Due to the genre (music video) all sound would be
interfere/distract actor. The shoot will be private as removed, with the artists song placed over.
the payment will be for the whole building for us
alone. As it is a music video, sound will not interfere
with the shoot.
Power Information Solutions:

House is fully powered with sockets placed all over the But will also have lithium powered batteries for
property lighting. Will also have to have an extension cord on
hand for secondary light/other equipment.

Hazards Solutions:

There are no Hazards to crew or cast due to the closed Crew will be informed of valuable and furniture before
off nature of the building and the open set up. moving, touching, or using any features.
However, crew must take care of valuables and
Any fires will be supervised and lit by host in
furniture when moving or adjusting them.
fireplaces/candles.
Care must also be taken with lit candles, fires etc…