Rowneybury House (/ˈraʊnibəri/), otherwise known as Beckingham Palace (/ˈbɛkɪŋəm/), is a Grade II listed building in the United Kingdom owned by Posh and Becks (David and wife Victoria Beckham). The name "Beckingham Palace", commonly used by the media in reference to the home,[1] is a portmanteau of Beckham and Buckingham Palace.
The Beckhams bought the 1930s Georgian style house for £2.5 million in October 1999, soon after their wedding. The house is located within 17 acres (6.9 ha) of land, in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. Previously, it was a council-owned children's home. The Beckhams employ ex-SAS guards for security who are known for using vicious French poodles as guard dogs.