Month: November 2023

Unique, award-winning 5-bed detached in Cambridge (UK), £3,000,000

On 29 November 2023

In award winning, city living, Contemporary, Europe, luxury, UK

This unique property is impressive from the moment the electric gates open onto the driveway

Beautiful historic English city? Check. Contemporary award-winning property? Check. Comfortable family home within easy reach of superb schools and travel connections? Check and check!

The distinctive U-shape of the house is echoed beautifully in the garden design

This is bespoke living at its finest: a five bed detached and completely unique property that has won the Daily Telegraph Gold Medal for ‘Future House of the Year’ in 2002 and the RIBA Manser Medal for ‘New Home of the Year’ in 2003. It was designed by local architects Barber Casanovas Ruffles and will wow potential owners with it’s distinctive U shape and modern finish.

Double-height spaces, such as this formal dining area, allow for a wash of light and mezzanines

The house’s unique layout was created to make the most of the views across the south-facing garden and provides many flexible reception spaces as well as five bedrooms and some ingenious storage to work with the unusual shape of the internal area.

Multiple receptions rooms provide a variety of areas for family life, whether entertaining or kicking back with a film

The kitchen area is beautifully designed to be both convenient for the cook and a convivial space for householders to gather to eat or chat. It also extends into a utility area and has a vast wine fridge to ensure there is ample space (and provisions!) when entertaining.

Expect all the best facilities in the stylish kitchen, which is custom-designed to work with the shape of the house

The bedrooms are all generously-sized and bathed in natural light from the multiple windows that draw the outside world in. The master suite has its own dressing area, as well as space for comfortable chairs – ideal for snaffling some peace away from the rest of the family!

A roomy master suite has it’s own bathroom and access to a balcony overlooking the garden

The master bedroom also has access to a private balcony, as do multiple bedrooms, and all have beautiful views over the garden. With equally-spacious rooms, there is much scope to have fun with the internal furnishings to create brighter, quirky bedrooms to suit childrens’ tastes.

All bedrooms are large and flexible in terms of use of space, allowing new owners to make their stamp

The bathrooms that cater to the bedrooms are roomy and elegant, with rain showers and deep tubs to provide multiple options for getting clean. The master suite boasts it’s own bathroom of course, but the family bathrooms shared between the remaining four are impressive.

The bathrooms are elegant in their style and suit a busy household

The house has been generously-proportioned to create lots of space between rooms, along corridors and on mezzanines, which is ideal for a full house and multi-generational living, when groups may prefer their own areas. These space all offer glorious views of the garden to tempt you outside too…

The generous proportion of ‘linking’ areas provide lovely additional spaces

On bright days, there is little reason not to move outside, where various sitting areas have been established alongside the well-tended lawn. As the ground floor has lots of doors that open the spaces straight onto terraces, new owners may find that meals can spill out during the warmer months to make the most of the south-facing garden.

Both private and more communal seating areas can be established in the multiple areas around the house

The location is superb: the house is in the prime west area of Cambridge (off Storey’s Way), just 1 mile from the city centre and 1 mile from the M11 junction. The closest airport is London Stansted (28 miles away) while Cambridge’s train station (2 miles from the house) has regular trains to London (into King’s Cross and Liverpool Street in 1 hour approx.).

Dining al-fresco is easy with direct access from the kitchen to these neat patio areas

In terms of work and school, the house is within easy walking distance of St John’s College School and King’s College School, while most Cambridge University departments have their buildings in close proximity.

There is little not to like about this award-winning, unique family home in a beautiful, historic city

Cambridge is world-renowned for its university, the city filled with glorious historical buildings and winding lanes jammed with independent shops, eateries, cafes and cultural spaces. There are some beautiful walks along the tree-lined River Cam, too. It’s a charming, comfortable and convenient place to raise a family.

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5 bedroom detached house for sale in Fuller Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 (rightmove.co.uk)

Marketed by Bidwells, Cambridge

Historic villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer (France), €55,000,000

On 22 November 2023

In Contemporary, estate, Europe, france, french, Historic, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, seaview

The villa is over 100 years old but has been beautifully renovated

Both stunning and historic, the glorious villa ‘Belle Epoque’ was built in 1911 and sits just 3-minutes walk from some of Nice’s most beautiful beaches. The house, which is three floors high and has 545 sq m of living space, was completely renovated in 2016 to provide contemporary luxury within the walls of a house with a long history.

The grounds are as impressive as the house, with a large pool and landscaped lawns

It’s not just about interiors, of course. The villa sits on 16,500 sqm of carefully landscaped grounds, with rolling gardens and a spectacular swimming pool. With seating areas and dining areas around the pool, this space is sure to become the real draw for householders and guests on warm summer afternoons.

The large pool with its incredible views will be ideal for entertaining

Many of the outdoor terraces and seating areas are immediately surrounding the main house, while the grounds also contain a separate building with a studio and another with a massage room, making this estate imminently adaptable to the new owner’s needs. Oh, and did we mention those views? Perched on the hillside of this idyllic stretch of French coastline, the vista from this property is unreal.

Dining al-fresco is a sheer joy with a view like that…

Step inside the grand property to find a ground floor of vast reception rooms and living spaces, all of which boast impressive views and wash with light from well-placed windows. The sense of space is magnified by the white theme and splashes of opulent marble that are used prodigiously throughout the house.

Formal dining areas, lounges and more casual snugs are all light-filled and opulent

In addition to the formal dining room, there is a spacious kitchen with plenty of room for casual dining and chats around the hob, courtesy of a vast island. The appliances in the kitchen are all high-end and subtly fitted to make the cooking area convenient as well as chic.

Stylish, social kitchen has direct access to the terrace

Each of the bedrooms – there are four in the main villa – has a large private bathroom and a dressing room to create a portfolio of suites for guests to choose from. The bathrooms are marble-lined splendor, reminiscent of grand French classical style, and will make bathing feel luxurious.

Spacious, marble-clad bathrooms will be a delight to wash in

The master bedroom is what it’s all about, of course, and the space is grand and splendid, with a sitting area nestled up by the windows for enjoying the view from the privacy of your own room. There is also a private terrace for taking morning coffee in solitude, enraptured by the glittering sea.

The master bedroom suite is vast and grand, with a private terrace to enjoy those views in privacy

Directly adjoining the master bedroom is a compact but well-equipped gym for a private work-out for the main occupier of the property. And as you may be starting to expect, the views are sublime from the multi-aspect windows – it’s a real incentive to sweat your stuff so you can look good on those beaches.

Compact home gym is directly linked to the master suite – there is a larger gym elsewhere

There is also a large gym for more general use, as well as a two-bedroom apartment in the basement of this main house; it’s a property that easily provides all guests with their own space in addition to areas to congregate together.

Even the staircases are spectacular – this is a house that makes a statement

Interiors are regal but the view is nature’s moment for showing off. The bay curves just past the property and the sea stretches towards the horizon. It’s a majestic scene which can be enjoyed in multiple locations at the various beautiful terraces – some covered, some open – that surround the house. You’ll find your top spot for sunsets and sunrises pretty quickly..

Sundowners with one of the most splendid views in the French Riviera

The property is located in the resort town of Villefranche-sur-mer, just five minutes from Nice and ten minutes from Monaco. It sits on the hillside above a bay that is claimed to be one of the five most beautiful in the world. Nice airport is just 25km away and Nice train station (which is 7 minutes on a local train from the village) provides connections to Cannes, Turin, San Remo and Paris (high speed connection takes 5.5 hours), as well as further afield across France.

Source: RightMove

Marketed by Agence Lafage transactions, Nice

5 bedroom villa for sale in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alps-Cote d`Azur, France (rightmove.co.uk)

6-bed Contemporary courtyard life in Winchester (UK), £2,000,000

On 15 November 2023

In Contemporary, Europe, island, luxury, property, UK

This unique house is shaped around a beautiful courtyard

Winchester may be able to trace its history right back to Roman times, but this home within the charming city environs is as modern and contemporary as they come. It even has a splash of Mediterranean flourish, as the property is arranged around an attractive courtyard, providing ample space for a household to spill out into the fresh air from the various access points.

A very modern home in a very old city

This six-bedroom home is striking from the outside as much as within, and potential owners will be thrilled with the comfortable run of reception rooms easing around the courtyard. The highlight of the main living space is an impressive 30ft kitchen/breakfast room with sliding doors that allows for indoor/outdoor living.

An elegant and spacious kitchen can be completely opened up onto the courtyard

The downstairs reception rooms also include a formal dining area as well as a cosier living room, all of which are carefully designed and bask in ample sunlight from large windows. Many of these areas have patio doors, with access directly outside, allowing the whole house to be opened up in the warmer months.

Bright and spacious, the main living areas have all the nooks and facilities you might need

There are six bedrooms in total across this property, three of which are found within the guest wing with their own en-suites. This arrangement is ideal for visitors as it ensures all occupants have their privacy.

Spacious bedrooms provide glorious views towards the Isle of Wight

Of the remaining three bedrooms, two share access to an exquisitely fitted family bathroom, but the main event is the majestic master bedroom suite. Arranged over two floors of the tower of this property (there’s a lift to whisk you up there!) the master has the best views towards the sea and all the space owners may need to lounge, sleep and wash in complete seclusion.

The master bedroom in the tower boasts the best views and the most comfortable sleeping area

In addition to the glorious central courtyard – a sheltered private space with an ornamental garden pool and lots of space for entertaining – there is an area of garden on the south side of the building to provide the additional splash of green.

The unusual shape and clever design makes this house truly special

The house boasts a spot in the popular residential area of Sleepers Hill, about 1.5 miles from Winchester city centre. Winchester railway station provides regular connections to London Waterloo – its a journey time of 1 hour into the Big Smoke. For further travel, the M3 is just 3 miles away, Southampton Airport is 12 miles away and the more substantial Heathrow Airport is 55 miles away.

Eye-catching design is also well-thought out, practical and comfortable

Winchester is a city but a small and historic one, with an impressive cathedral and many restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets and shops. Equally impressive are the schools in the area, most notably Winchester College (the current UK PM is a previous student), Kings School, St Swithuns School and Peter Symonds College.

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Marketed by Hamptons, Winchester

6 bedroom detached house for sale in Sleepers Hill, WINCHESTER, SO22 (rightmove.co.uk)

5-bed Lefkada villa (Greece), €2,300,000

On 8 November 2023

In Greece, island, luxury, mountains, Nature, seaview

Views from this hillside villa are sublime

Nestled on a hill on the stunning Ionian island of Lefkada, this Greek villa offers the ideal property from which to enjoy the best this beautiful destination has to offer, plus the luxurious seclusion and stunning views we’d all like to have out of our kitchen window…

Spacious driveway starts the splendour of this Scandi-touched home

Night or day, the entrance to this impressive villa is a welcoming prospect. The interiors are elegant and contemporary, touched with a hint of Scandinavian style to make this home comfortable yet chic.

The ground floor is designed around multiple terraces; sliding doors create a seamless flow between out and in

The main section of the house is designed around two terraces, making use of large windows and sliding doors to create a sense of outdoor living even within the walls of the property. There is an open-plan sitting and dining area which opens onto the pool and the outdoor cooking area: a superb hub for entertaining all your friends and optimising the glorious setting.

Large dining area opens onto the terraces where seating areas provide more space for entertaining

The kitchen also has ample space for dining and is kitted out with all the latest conveniences without seeming to be – the slick, sleek design characteristic of the whole house is clearly evident here.

Neat but exquisitely fitted, the wood-toned kitchen is a beautiful space for food prep

In addition to a guest WC, this main floor also has one of the five bedrooms, which could make it ideal for guests in need of the privacy of their own suite. This room has a spacious sleeping area, a dressing area and an en-suite, in addition to a seating area and a terrace.

Five bedrooms are spread across the property and offer impressive views and access to terraces

The bathroom is – as all the bathrooms are – eye-catching and impeccably designed, almost more of an art piece than an area for showering (although the latter is delivered superbly!).

Elegant design in the bathrooms makes these areas more art work than ablutions

Many of the bedrooms could be deemed suites as they offer such space and privacy, some with seating areas and private terraces to allow a busy household to find spaces of contemplation and solitude.

Spacious bedrooms include seating areas for admiring the pool and the sea beyond

There are five bedrooms in total and a full house will surely spend much of the shared time out of doors in the beautiful grounds that surround the main villa.

The infinity pool is the feature of the back terrace, stretching towards the seemingly endless sea

The infinity pool stretches the length of the villa and hangs over the beautiful sea view that the hillside location of the space affords the property. It is surrounded by seating areas for dining and lounging options at different times of the day. You’ll soon find your favourite ‘sunset spot’.

Seating areas have been carefully placed for enjoying sunrises or sunsets

The outdoor kitchen area is just as sophisticated as the indoor facilities, complete with marble worktops, a sink and a barbecue. It will be a serene spot to grill your fresh fish amid the scent of pines, as your guests splash happily in the swimming pool. The dining area will provide one of the most stunning views you will have ever enjoyed with a meal.

A well-equipped outdoor kitchen and covered dining area are bound to be much used through the warm summer days

Despite its island status, Lefkada is accessible via a causeway by car or bus, with the closest airport situated 20km away: Preveza Aktion Airport. In addition to the beautiful beaches and some impressive historical sites, the island has many cafes, bars and restaurants. In Lefkada town, the marina comes alive on summer evenings, but day time pursuits include visiting the museum and the serene ‘Poet’s Garden’.

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Marketed by LEFKAS REALTY, Lefkada

5 bedroom detached villa for sale in Karya, Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece (rightmove.co.uk)

Stunning Cheltenham villa (UK), £5,500,000

On 1 November 2023

In Europe, Historic, luxury, UK

A Georgian-style villa seems the most appropriate residence in charming Cheltenham

For life in charming Cheltenham, a Georgian spa town on the edge of the Cotswolds, an impressive villa in the only way to go. This modern, light-filled villa sits in one of the best locations in town and has been beautifully designed and updated to create a luxurious family home with a stylish Georgian theme.

Spacious, bright entrance hall is a welcoming first experience of this sizeable home

Arrive into a spacious and light entrance hall to enter this 2-storey home that covers over 7,000 square feet. There is even enough space for a piano where lesser mortals may require shoe racks, with the elegant spiral staircase forming a feature of this generous space.

An elegant spiral staircase is as much an artistic touch as a practical facility

The cantilevered stone staircase is an artistic creation in itself – and top-lit for a cascade of daylight – but stroll further into this ground floor to find multiple reception rooms to cater to all needs.

Octagonal spaces add a notable feature to these beautiful rooms

Perhaps the most striking of the ground floor spaces is the octagonal sitting area, which leads off the large kitchen and breakfast bar. This ‘hub’ is large and modern, providing all that is needed for entertaining or simply chilling out with the rest of the family.

The modern kitchen is incredibly well-equipped with plenty of space to make and lounge

The magnificent kitchen is equipped to highest standard, with the space and convenience to make whipping up meals as pleasurable as the views out of the windows. When not nibbling at the kitchen bar, there is a formal and impressive dining room to use for eating.

Formal dining would take place in this separate, elegant space

The ground floor also has a cosy and private library as well as a comfortable drawing room, with patio doors that open onto the garden and terraces. This ensures a busy household can find privacy and peace as required.

The private study is well fitted out with dark wood shelving for storing all the books and documents needed

Once the charming staircase has been climbed, you will find four double bedrooms on the first floor, including the extraordinary octagonal master suite complete with large dressing area and sumptuous en-suite.

The master bedroom occupies the octagonal space on the first floor – and what an impressive suite it is!

The three other bedrooms on this floor are spacious and light-filled, albeit in a more uniform shape, and all offer en-suite facilities that are beautifully finished and fitted.

The bathrooms in this property are as sophisticated as the whole house, with modern showers and large tubs galore

The remaining bedrooms are situated within the Eastern wing of the house, where a real treat is in store for those lazy evenings – the cinema room. There is also a playroom for keeping the little people occupied and a shower room to serve the two guest bedrooms.

Dark and comfortable, the cinema room is going to become a popular option for an evening spent at home

The house has been designed and laid out so that the main living areas face south over the gardens and open onto a beautiful terrace within one of the largest gardens in town. The main feature is the swimming pool which dominates and impresses.

This property has one of the biggest gardens in town, complete with a swimming pool

This is a property that facilitates entertaining outside when the weather allows, with multiple seating and dining areas as well as a outdoor kitchen for ease of catering.

Dining or lounging al-fresco is a pleasure with beautifully-laid patios and an outdoor kitchen

Potential owners may be interested to hear that 45 The Park, as this villa is known, is award winning, with the Georgian Group’s Giles Worsley Architectural Award 2008 for a ‘New Building in a Georgian Context’ and Best Architecture (single unit) in the Daily Mail Property Awards 2008 in its trophy cabinet.

You’ll quickly understand why this elegant property has won so many awards

The Park is in a quiet residential area known to be one of Cheltenham’s most well regarded: Tivoli. The house is close to a range of local independent shops, cafes and stores within the areas of Montpellier and the Promenade (both less than a mile away).

Could this be the gated driveway you pull into at the end of the day?

In terms of connections, the house is easily accessible from the M5, north and south and the A419 to Swindon and the M4. There is a world-renowned school in Cheltenham – Cheltenham Ladies College – and the closest airport for flying in would Bristol (53 miles) or Birmingham (57 miles), with London Heathrow 94 miles away.

Source: Right Move

Marketed by Knight Frank, Cheltenham

6 bedroom detached house for sale in The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 (rightmove.co.uk)

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