Month: December 2023

Exceptional waterfront home, Poole Habour (UK), £7,750,000

On 27 December 2023

In Contemporary, Europe, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, seaview, UK

Secure, gated entrance leads the way into the grounds of this exceptional property

Now’s the time to snap up a seriously sizzling piece of real estate on the coast of England: a beautiful modern home perched on the hugely popular Evening Hill, an exclusive coastal area between Poole and Bournemouth. This spot is known for its natural beauty and micro climate (think mild winters and more sunshine than most of the UK!). The house, while exceptional within, is just 160m from Poole Harbour to deliver exceptional sea views.

A view from above – how’s that for proximity to the ocean?

The house was designed and built for the current owners but it’s sure to impress all with it’s spacious, bright and calming interior spaces. The ground floor is dominated by a stylish open-plan living and dining space with a sophisticated and well-designed kitchen.

Calming colours and lines echo the calming horizon in the open-plan living space

The kitchen has a sociable breakfast bar that opens onto the dining area, with the whole space seeming to flow seamlessly onto the terrace that stretches the length of property, allowing events to spill out into the glorious grounds.

Neat, sophisticated kitchen complete with breakfast bar

Back inside, the kitchen gains from an additional utility room that hides away all the large appliances. This can be entered via the backdoor, which makes it a useful place for staggering in with the shopping supplies and depositing muddy boots.

A large utility room is a convenient yet stylish storage space

In addition to this charming communal space there are two further receptions rooms that can be earmarked as cosy snugs or a games room for the younger members of the family.

Smaller, cosier reception rooms on the ground floor ensure there’s space and privacy for the whole household

Indeed, there is no shortage of space across this property for various uses: there is a large room above the double garage available to adapt to the new owners’ whim. It’s currently in use as a games room, but could also be a study or a studio.

The large room above the garage is beautifully decorated and could serve many uses – a studio? Gym?

There are five bedrooms across the property, one of which is on the ground floor and provides a guest suite complete with bathroom and dressing area. Climb the stairs to find three further en-suite bedrooms, one of which is the impressive master bedroom.

Spacious bedrooms come with en-suite bathrooms and glorious sea views

The room bathes in light and boasts beautiful views towards the water, as you’d hope. The added thrill for the master occupant will be the spacious dressing area that neatly tucks away all the clothes and clutter.

A dressing area will help keep your clothing clutter neat and tidy

The bathrooms – four bedrooms are en-suite while a family bathroom serves the final bedroom – are all understated but elegant, providing all the latest fixtures for washing in style, notably bathtubs and showers to cover all bathing urges.

With four bedrooms having their own bathrooms, there is no shortage of space for washing however full the house

If you climb up a final floor, the house has another spacious room (the fifth bedroom) currently in use as a study. This is, once again, a versatile space that can be turned to whatever purpose the new owner wishes. There is a small home gym in the property, but it could be relocated to this bigger space?

The current gym is compact and could be re-located to a larger room if needed

And the options for the active abound outside, where a large and beautiful pool sits in a pool ‘room’ which can open up completely to flow onto the terrace in the warmer months. The pool room can also be closed off, keeping out the inclement weather later in the year to allow swimmers to continue their immersions in comfort.

Long, sumptuous swimming pool is heated and covered, yet opens into the garden and terrace

Alongside the pool is a sauna, which completes the work-out bundle of gym-sauna-swim and could prove welcoming after a session of watersports at nearby Poole Harbour.

The addition of a sauna is a real ‘win’ for new potential owners

The spacious terrace at the back of the house is designed to provide all the options needed for entertaining al-fresco. There are spaces for tables and chairs, different spots to enjoy depending on the time of day, and even an outdoor cooking area complete with pizza oven and a bar. Your parties are going to get seriously good..

The back garden has various terraces, seating areas, cooking areas and a ‘bar’, all with the glorious backdrop of the sea

Stroll down to the end of the southwesterly facing garden to find a terraced area ideally suited for admiring the kayakers and sailors on the water, or sipping a sundowner as the sun slips below the horizon.

The end of the garden has a shaded terrace for watching the watersports

This property is ideally located for getting to Poole Harbour, where there are masses of options for watersports, as well as beautiful cafes and restaurants (Rick Stein’s venue is very popular) and the expected amenities and independent shops, alongside theatres.

This grand, modern and spacious property in a prime location won’t last long on the market

Getting in and out of this property is a breeze, with direct services to London in two hours from nearby Bournemouth train station. Bournemouth Airport is 10 miles away, while London Heathrow Airport can be reached in under 2 hours.

Poole Harbour is a sought-after location for those passionate about watersports

Education options won’t be difficult to source if you have younger people in the household, with many good local schools including Canford School, Bournemouth and Poole Grammar schools, Bournemouth Collegiate, Talbot Heath and Park School.

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Marketed by Savills, Canford Cliffs

5 bedroom detached house for sale in Alington Road, Evening Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH14 (rightmove.co.uk)

9-bed detached ‘magical’ mansion in Florida (USA), $7,750,000

On 20 December 2023

In Contemporary, Florida, luxury, property, USA

The perfect mansion base for your summers in Florida

For many people, Florida is a magical place, from the weather to the theme parks, the laid-back vibe to the glorious vistas. Why not own a magical mansion from which to enjoy this American paradise in style?

The mansion is impressive right from the double-height glass-walled entrance hall

Located in Reunion Resort, this 9-bed, 13-bath, custom-built house is spectacular, with one of the largest pools on the whole estate (it’s 75ft long!). With multiple seating areas on the terrace around the pool, the house is ideal for entertaining and holidaying, with ample space for everyone.

With one of the largest pool in the whole resort, this house is ideal for entertaining

The ground floor contains a sweepingly-vast open-plan kitchen and dining space where there is also a large sitting area, allowing all householders and guests to share meals and kick back together.

The main living area has multiple doors out onto the terrace to create a vast inside/outside entertaining space

The kitchen is a serious treat: it’s custom built and filled with Wolf appliances, alongside a bespoke Sub-Zero fridge. The granite island provides an extra space for socialising around meal times and the kitchen as a whole sparkles almost more as an art piece, yet remains incredibly functional and accessible.

Artistic as well as practical, the kitchen makes meal prep a pleasure and effortlessly social

This large shared space has multiple patio doors providing direct access to the pool area, while there is a stylish bar area that will surely become the venue for those late night revelries or perhaps it could serve as a hydration station when the heat outside gets too much?

The ‘bar’ area has direct access out onto the terrace and pool

While the grown ups are at the bar, the youngsters will likely be unable to leave the games room, which is decked out with all the classic arcade games and decorated in jubilant style to match.

Those old favourites of the arcade make this home games room a fun indoor activity

For something altogether quieter, there is a smaller, cosier sitting room that is ideal for curling up with a film after a busy day out in the Floridian sunshine. As with all the other spaces, this room is eye-catching and bold in design, yet retains a sense of comfort and welcome.

A cosy sitting area is ideal for curling up with a movie

Climb up the stairs to discover the bedrooms which are, frankly, dreamy in their style, space and comfort. There are two master suites, both with their own artistic and bold bathrooms that will make getting washed feel like a trip to an art gallery.

Communal and en-suite bathrooms are all idiosyncratic and stylish

The bedrooms are plush and inviting, with dual aspect windows in many rooms to allow surges of sunshine to wash the space during daylight hours. The master bedrooms have patio doors that provide direct access to the terrace, vastly increasing their space and providing occupants with the chance to enjoy sunrise or sunset just a few steps from bed.

Two master bedroom suites are the largest, most luxurious of the 9 bedrooms in the property

As is only fitting in this entertainment-soaked part of the country, two of the bedrooms are superbly themed for the movies. One is decked out perfectly for a princess – is there a little person in your life who would enjoy a night in this room, sleeping in a personal castle?

A princess bedroom could be the dream for the little person in your life

The Toy Story-themed room is quite a treat too, complete with multi-level areas and bunk beds; there’s even a personal ‘firework display’ shown on the ceiling to help lull the kids to sleep.

Multi-level Toy Story-themed bedroom will keep the kids happy

To complete the package, this mansion also houses a private cinema (with twelve reclining chairs) and a personal gym for when you need to let off some steam and stay fit amid the holiday indulgences.

There is a small home gym, although the resort has extensive fitness facilities

For more fitness activities, Reunion Resort Active membership provides access to the Resort’s various golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, a large gym and activities such as pickleball and footgolf. Located just 6 miles from Walt Disney World and centrally located for accessing all the other great entertainment venues in Central Florida, this Resort home is an ideal pad to purchase for Florida fun with all the family.

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Marketed by Alistair Brown International Real Estate, Glasgow

9 bedroom detached house for sale in Florida, Osceola County, Reunion, USA (rightmove.co.uk)

Ultra-modern 7-bed Sheffield (UK), £1,850,000

On 13 December 2023

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, UK

A spacious driveway is the first intimation of an impressive house behind that front door..

This stunning, ultra-modern family home in Sheffield is not only a bold and intelligent design and creation, it also boasts some of the most spectacular views in the area and – a useful brag for the neighbours – has the largest private garden on the road!

The 7-bed home is designed to maximise the light and the views

It may look subtle and unassuming from the main entrance, but this 7-bed home opens into an impressive, light-filled family home, with the main open-plan living space at the back of the house opening up completely to the gardens with double-height windows and wall-to-wall sliding doors.

Open-plan, double-height living space can be completely opened up to the terrace and garden

Spilling out into the back garden will be seamless, as large terraces guide the occupants out to seating areas and a beautifully-landscaped lawn. A hot tub bubbles happily at the edge of the terrace, while the lawns and gardens are dotted with cosy lounging areas for wiling away balmy afternoons.

The hot tub will be a popular choice for parties and could even tempt guests outside in the winter

The family will enjoy exploring the vast gardens, which stretch further than expected in this property, and the views will be a real treat no matter the time of day or season.

The garden is large and helps create a sense of peace and serenity within this property

Back inside the house, the main ground floor living area is complemented by a large dining space and a neat, stylishly-finished kitchen and breakfast area.

The kitchen is sleekly designed and convenient, with space for convivial meal prep

The real asset of this main living space in this incredible heated swimming pool which has been made into a design feature as much as a welcome and useful utility for the family. With windows onto the living area and bi-fold doors opening to the gardens, swimming will feel outdoors not matter the weather and become a real feature of entertaining.

The swimming pool is practically part of the ground floor living space and opens up onto the terraces

Moving upstairs, the seven bedrooms are all impressive and yet unique, creating welcoming and distinctive spaces for the family and their guests alike.

Spacious hallways and corridors, and an elegant staircase, add further levels of comfort and elegance

The master bedroom enjoys the most commanding position in the property, with a large outdoor terrace and ample space inside, as well as a private spiral staircase leading up to a higher roof terrace.

The master bedroom is spacious and opens onto a private balcony

The bathrooms that are either en-suite or for shared family use are as opulent as the rest of the house. These are large, immaculate areas with free standing tubs and rain showers, all of which appear as art works rather than mere cleaning facilities.

Plenty of room for the whole family in the artistic bathrooms

Some of the rooms have been given a splash of colour and youthful quirk to suit younger householders, which provides food for thought when it comes to fresh decoration. Wonderfully, all bedrooms have access to a balcony that runs the length of the property, providing light and landscape to make waking up a pleasure.

New owners will be keen to put their own decorative stamp on this property

The design of the property allows for all spaces to feel light and airy, with fewer internal walls and masses of windows and sliding doors providing access to private or public terraces and balconies. It’s a very modern approach and makes for a house that feels bright and alive to live in, no matter how dark and glum the winter months can be.

Balconies are a pleasing way to enjoy the views

Despite being on the edge of a city, this house has incredible proximity to popular countryside areas for walking, camping or cycling, including Graves Park and the Peak District. Sheffield train station is 4 miles away, where connections to Scotland, the south of England (Plymouth, Reading) and nearby northern hubs (Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle) are available. Manchester airport (40 miles away) is the most convenient place to fly from, considering the regular train connections to the airport from Sheffield.

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Marketed by Whitehornes, Banner Cross

7 bedroom detached house for sale in Abbey Lane, Sheffield, S8 (rightmove.co.uk)

Regal Tuscan villa (Italy), €12,500,000

On 6 December 2023

In estate, Europe, Italy, Large grounds, luxury, Nature

The expectation builds as you sweep along the impressive driveway towards the villa

While many Tuscan dreams are lived out in rustic farmhouses, take the idyll up a notch with this exceptional villa and estate that sits between two of the region’s most beautiful villages (Cortona and Montepulciano) with spectacular views towards both.

The main villa is one of various buildings providing space for multiple guests and purposes

The regal splendour of the property starts the moment you reach the private gates and commence the long driveway that leads up to a villa of 1,766 sq m. The land also has a clutch of outbuildings and an 8-car garage in the basement (for all your expensive vehicles) and area in the grounds for landing helicopters.

A sense of rural isolation in Tuscan countryside hides the fact that two villages lie close by for amenities

The villa is preserved in a grander time and place, with extensive use of marble and opulent furnishings giving the multiple reception rooms in the main house an air of authentic upper class living.

Marble finishes and touches give the interior the impressive air this property deserves

Formal sitting rooms and a grand dining room, as well as a study, provide ample space within the villa for the life of a busy household and ensure there is suitable area for entertaining, whether family parties or something more formal.

Multiple reception rooms can be turned to various uses for dining and lounging

The tone is rich and warm, with windows well placed to flood rooms with light and allow the fantastic location and gardens to be admired whether dining with friends or relaxing (as far as you can in such impressive surroundings) on an antique armchair.

Furnishings are sumptuous with multi-aspect doors onto terraces ideally suited for Italian summers

Across the villa and the separate guest house there are 11 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms – these may require names or themes to allow householders to keep track of these different spaces and where different visitors are placed within the property. All bedrooms are, without a doubt, splendid and comfortable, with superb views.

All 11 bedrooms spread across the main villa and outbuildings are spacious and boast superb views

The additional bedrooms are to be found across the other outbuildings on the estate, with such spaces providing options for new owners who might like to turn these rooms and buildings to other purposes – a studio, perhaps?

The additional buildings could be turned to various uses as required

The buildings all have air-conditioning and heating for comfort throughout the year and the main property hides a neat home gym that is just as splendid as the rest of the property – it’s ideal for an owner who likes to complete a work out in privacy. Again, the various outbuildings could be turned into larger gym spaces if desired.

A home gym with air conditioning is a useful amenity for the hot days of summer

The grounds are as spectacular as the setting, with the property set in 4 hectares of land, one of which has been enclosed with an elegant cast iron fence ensuring complete privacy. Immediately around the villa is a mature garden as well as an organic vegetable garden and orchard. Some of the land is currently used for rotating crops but could also be available to create a small vineyard.

The grounds are a mix of landscaped lawns and fields with rotating crops

The swimming pool – a great size at 15.5m x 7.5m – is a salt water pool with a heating option, although it’s more environmentally friendly to avoid heating if possible. Indeed, the property was completely renovated in 2011 using green/environment friendly material to try and make this historic property a little kinder to our planet.

The pool is stunning, but also environmentally-friendly

For activities beyond your gates, there are riding stables and golf courses nearby, not to mention extensive paths for walking across the countryside. Despite the sense of isolation, the property is within easy reach of major roadways to connect to Florence, Rome, Siena and Perugia.

The fountain within the circular driveway is surely the cherry on the top of this Tuscan dream villa

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Marketed by Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, Italy

24 bedroom villa for sale in Tuscany, Siena, Montepulciano, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

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