Top 8 Notable Properties Up for Sale, Boasting Accolade-Winning Gardens
High-end properties listed by Knight Frank, Strutt & Parker, Hamptons, and Savills across the UK boast unique characteristics and premium amenities tailored to luxury living, with each property offering distinct features suited to its location and type.
Spacious Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Many of these properties offer multiple large bedrooms, often ranging from three to five or more, and several bath/shower rooms. These spaces are designed with stylish finishes and sometimes en-suite layouts, providing ample living space for residents.
Architectural and Historical Significance
Properties like Sloelands Farm, a Grade II-listed 17th-century house in Ashley Green, Buckinghamshire, showcase the architectural and historical significance found in these listings. Other examples include Roman River House, a converted Victorian granary in the protected Roman River Valley reserve in Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, and The Old House, a Grade II-listed 18th-century Georgian house with gardens designed by Roger Platts in Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent.
Expansive Grounds and Outdoor Facilities
Country estates, such as Silver Street Farm in Prescott, Devon, often include large acreages, orchards, wildflower meadows, mature gardens, and equestrian facilities like stables or riding arenas. Some also boast tennis courts or versatile outbuildings that offer potential according to specific needs.
Luxury Lifestyle Amenities
Urban luxury properties, like Walton Street, a Georgian townhouse with a garden designed by Jon Uglow in London SW3, highlight sophisticated interiors, panoramic views, and modern refurbishments executed by renowned designers. These properties often feature amenities like floor-to-ceiling windows, wrap-around winter gardens or terraces, formal sitting rooms, open-plan kitchens/dining areas, and more.
Exclusive Locations
Properties in prestigious areas, such as Kensington, Knightsbridge, or Holland Park, offer proximity to cultural and commercial hubs with well-regarded local services. For instance, Sloelands Farm, priced at £3m and listed with Knight Frank (01494-689263), is located in a sought-after area and features award-winning gardens that are bordered by a stream.
Additional Services and Discretion
Agencies increasingly offer private client services with off-market deals, bespoke development and investment advice, and concierge-style arrangements for high-net-worth buyers, facilitating smooth transactions in the super-prime real estate market.
Notable Properties
- The Old Rectory, Dummer, Basingstoke, Hampshire, is a Victorian Gothic former rectory with gardens created by Sarah Eberle. This property includes a parterre, a woodland walk, a croquet lawn, and a converted coach house with one bedroom.
- The Old House, Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent, is a Grade II-listed 18th-century Georgian house with gardens designed by Roger Platts. This property features oak floors, open fireplaces, and an open-plan kitchen with a wood-burning stove.
- Silver Street Farm in Prescott, Devon, is a restored Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse. This property has open fireplaces, a kitchen with an Aga, and a swimming pool complex, covering an area of 5.59 acres. Its gardens include a Japanese garden, a maze, and a sunken garden.
- Nursted Barns in Petersfield, Hampshire, is a Grade II-listed converted barn. This property has a barn with a swimming pool and covers an area of 5.24 acres. It also includes two cottages on a small country estate and award-winning landscaped gardens.
These unique features and amenities make high-end properties an attractive option for those seeking luxury living, whether in the countryside or the city.
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- The luxurious home-and-garden at Sloelands Farm, a Grade II-listed 17th-century house in Ashley Green, Buckinghamshire, features a stream and award-winning gardens that showcase the property's gold-standard landscaping.
- The converted Victorian granary, Roman River House, in Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, boasts a home-and-garden with a gold-worthy view of the protected Roman River Valley reserve.
