This spacious, elegant duplex is the ideal Parisian pad
If seeking an impressive, centrally-located pad in Paris, there is little to fault in this duplex apartment within a Haussmann building that sits, wonderfully, on the Champ de Mars, enjoying an unparalleled view of the Eiffel Tower.
Occupiers will never tire of the best view in the city
With approximately 294 sq m of internal space, this property covers the second and third floors and has been renovated to a luxurious standard, providing five bedrooms and ample living space, all with spectacular views of Paris’ iconic tower.
Bright open-plan living space is ideal for entertaining
The main living area is large and bright, with a dining area and a living room which flows out onto the terrace in one direction, flowing into a beautifully-equipped and very stylish kitchen in the other. It’s an ideal set-up delivered in artistic style.
With a kitchen this chic and convenient, you may just swap Parisian gastronomy for home cooking…occasionally..
The master bedroom suite has a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom, all of which are spacious and luxurious. This bedroom opens straight onto a private balcony for a hearty glimpse of the Eiffel Tower before or after sleep. On this floor there is another bedroom and bathroom, as well as an office and a laundry room (ah, the sensible things).
Bedrooms have private balconies for secluded spaces to enjoy the spectacular view
Climbing up another floor – this has it’s own access too, if private access is required – leads you to a further two bedrooms and a living room, as well as a bathroom and dressing area. This serves as a private suite and could suit a family (hide the kids upstairs?) or accommodate guests in privacy.
With two bedrooms and a living space on the second floor, a private suite is available
All rooms are exquisite in their proportions and their style, making the whole property feel as elegant as Paris itself and yet providing a sense of comfort and welcome in the anonymous bustle of a capital city.
Bathrooms are as stylish as they are convenient, with seriously impressive tubs
The property is completed with a cellar to store the ample wine collection (it’s France, you’ll need it), and the building itself is served by a caretaker and – despite the age of the building – an elevator.
Such contemporary luxury within an historic part of the capital is a winning combination
There are three airports serving Paris, the closest just 8.6 miles away (Orly) while Charles de Gaulle Airport is 16 miles away. The building is a short walk from the nearest Metro station and from one of the many main stations (Paris has six), from where there are train connections to other major French cities and across Europe.
Zetland House is a piece of real Warwickshire history
Warwick is famous for its magnificent castle and historic town centre packed with independent shops and eateries. There is now a rare chance to purchase a historic property right in the centre of the town that has been thoughtfully renovated, transforming a grade II listed former public house into a luxurious family home.
Four floors comprising 5,000 sq ft of space makes this ideal for a family
Situated in a prime spot in Warwick town centre, the townhouse covers four floors and provides over 5,000 sq ft of living space, all of which retains period features such as fireplaces, exposed timbers, high ceiling and sash windows.
The original door leads into a large, bright entrance hall
The oak-floored entrance hallway is accessed via the original front door and ushers you into the property, with a drawing room and study situated on this lower floor, the former with a stunning bay window.
The ground floor contains a study and this impressive drawing room
On the first floor is what will become the hub of family life: an impressive open-plan kitchen and diner with a breakfast area that opens into the surprisingly large rear garden. Eager cooks will welcome the contemporary, luxurious finish in the kitchen area, with marble worktops and integrated top-end appliances (including a Miele induction hob, dishwasher, Quooker tap, Miele coffee machine), not to mention the combi oven and two ovens.
Modern, stylish kitchen-diner dominates the first floor
Skylights, in addition to the bifold patio doors, allow this space to bathe in natural light and there is a seating area in a sunny patch that will surely become your venue for morning coffee or post-work cocktails.
Patio doors lead out onto a terrace and surprisingly large rear garden
Beside the open-plan kitchen area is a formal dining room, an ideal space for entertaining and placed in easy proximity to the food prep area and handy utility room. Period touches are celebrated in this room once again, with the exposed beams complemented by more modern finishes.
The formal dining room provides ample space for entertaining
Climbing up another flight of stairs leads on to to four of the six bedrooms, with the most impressive being the master suite. This is a suite to knock your socks off: a luxurious shower room off the large bedroom and a private staircase for accessing a dressing area and living room in the eaves.
Bedrooms are large and comfortable, with wooden beams and large windows
The remaining bedrooms are all generous in size. One bedroom has an en-suite and the remainder served by three large and gloriously-finished bathrooms. Vast bath tubs and powerful rain showers are available to provide all the washing options which may be preferred.
Not sure the pub patrons of old would recognise a bathroom like this..
Climb up to the top floor for the last two bedrooms, a bathroom and a versatile space which is currently in use as a games and cinema room. This arrangement could be ideal for teenaged children who would welcome their own space – far enough away to not disturb the parents!
A generous room at the top of the house is being used as a games/cinema room
Adults may find their fun in the basement of this property, where a suite of rooms are currently being used as a home gym, a pilates studio (with a shower) and a wine store, complete with a bar area as a nod to the original Zetland Arms.
The bar area and wine cellar are alongside the gym…adult fun!
Many townhouses lack sufficient outside space so it’s a bonus to find the large and beautifully-landscaped back garden, with views of the surrounding town and nearby St Mary’s Church. The lower courtyard with seating areas provides space for outside dining when the weather allows, before the steps transport up to the terraced lawn.
The modern extension opens onto a pretty courtyard for al-fresco dining
A serious part of the appeal of this property is location, situated on Church Street in the heart of historic Warwick town centre. The new owners may find legs are used more than wheels here, as within easy walking distance are the historic Warwick Castle and two charming parks (Priory Park and St Nicholas Park), as well as Warwick racecourse.
Former pub turned spacious, glorious family home – could it be your home?
Also walkable are some incredible schools, including Warwick Prep School, Warwick School, and King’s High School for Girls. The train station is also easy to access on foot and provides regular services to Birmingham and London.
By celebrating some authentic touches but modernising to a luxurious standard, the renovators have done a superb job with this property
Parking permits can be arranged and the car will get you to the motorway network quickly, with the M40 just 2 miles away. The closest international airport (Birmingham) is 24 miles away.
With space for 84 to sleep, this is a finca for hosting all your friends
As the largest and one of the most popular of the Spanish Balearic islands, Mallorca is packed with spectacular resorts and modern villas, but the truly impressive properties are harder to find. If you’re searching currently, you’re in luck: an incredible 17th-century finca on 300 hectares near Valldemossa, in the heart of the UNESCO world heritage Serra de Tramuntana, is now on sale.
The estate is vast, with multiple buildings surrounded by terraces
The estate holds a large main villa and various buildings, totalling 4,300 m. sq. of internal space, while 400 m. sq. of open terraces as well as a charming Mallorcan courtyard provide external living space. For those looking to combine history with modern luxury living, this finca is impressive and charming – a viewing is sure to melt the heart.
You can hear the horses hooves of history clattering in the internal courtyard
Some authentic features of the buildings have been cherished and dot the superb and vast living space, which includes formal dining and living rooms, a professional kitchen and multiple reception rooms for hosting events, parties or family gatherings.
Multiple reception rooms provide ample space for large gatherings
There will no shortage of space for visitors, with 84 bedrooms spread across the property. These are served by 70 en-suite bathrooms and a further 10 en-suite showers and Jacuzzis, leaving just four people to share a grand bathroom (what hardship!).
Bedrooms are large and impressive, many with balconies and most en-suite
The bedrooms are large and impeccably designed to create suites, with the most impressive containing dressing areas in addition to their en-suite bathrooms. All rooms, reception and bedrooms, bathe in the beautiful Spanish sunshine courtesy of multiple, well-placed windows. Light stone and tiled floors help to ensure the historic stone building never feels dark, welcoming all to enjoy its majestic space.
The house feels historic but is beautifully restored and equipped
The grounds of the estate contain a well-sized swimming pool and a football field, as well as a tennis court (with floodlights for playing after dark). The land (a 36,000 m. sq park) has permissions for hunting, and there is a golf course just a few minutes away for yet another activity option.
The tennis court is one of the many venues for outdoor activities
With parking for 20 cars, there are no reasons why your visitors won’t be flocking to share this incredible finca whenever you open the doors to them. Travel is easy too, with the airport just 15 minutes drive from the finca itself. The main island town of Palma is 10 minutes away, where many amenities and superb restaurants and bars are available for when you seek to escape the grounds of your 17-century country estate….occasionally…
This beautifully-restored farm offers the English rural dream
For the combination of glorious rural English countryside, complete seclusion, historic charm and contemporary luxury, there is little to beat the beautifully-restored 18th century Finches Farm in Lancashire.
The original buildings can be dated to the 18th century but updated extensively inside
With many original features retained and celebrated, the main farmhouse has been given an upgrade to modern-day convenience and style, as stunning inside as the vast Lancashire countryside that surrounds this estate.
Paved driveway and landscaped lawns make for a tidier exterior than would have been usual in 1709
The farmhouse itself can trace its roots back to 1709 and sits within almost 4-acres of landscaped lawns and ornamental gardens. The views suggest complete isolation, but the reality is two local villages (Mawdesley and Croston) within a five minute drive for a community and the needed amenities.
Multiple buildings sit on 4 acres of land
The main living space on the ground floor is vast and provides the perfect blend of communal areas for entertaining or gathering, and some cosier snugs for privacy and seclusion.
The main entrance hall is vast, with wooden beams and a stone floor
You step into a large entrance area from where the various rooms can be accessed. This space is bathed in light from the multiple windows and, courtesy of reflective stone floors and white furnishings, is bright and welcoming.
Open plan kitchen-diner with a breakfast bar and a natural flow through to the living room
The kitchen – complete with an Aga as well as a more standard oven – sits within a wonderfully generous open-plan living area with a breakfast bar, a dining area and a seating area, all with dreamy views across the lawns.
Interiors are neat, minimal and clean for a calming environment to dine
For more formal, special occasions, there is a separate dining area, where one of the original wooden beams and restored wooden floor will provide a chance to tell your guests all about your spectacular, special home’s history.
Elegant wooden floors and multi-aspect windows give the dining area real charm
For the evenings when being presentable is not required and the idea of kicking back with a movie or a book appeals, there is also a separate living room that boasts more restored beams amid the modern comforts. There are patio doors for accessing the gardens and plenty of natural light to make the space feel airy and bright in the daytime.
Modern can still be cosy, as this living room showcases
Take a trip upstairs to find the four spacious bedrooms. Three of these have en-suite bathrooms and one is, frankly, a spectacle of master bedroom indulgence. You will need to move quick to reserve this one in a jostling family.
Mammoth master suite consists of high ceilings and a dressing area in addition to the en-suite bathroom
The large room has tall ceilings and sparkles in white furnishings to create an aura of elegance and comfort, with the sleeping area opening into a charming dressing area.
The dressing area flows easily into the bathroom for ease of preparations
The master en-suite is the only bathroom to boast a standalone brass-effect tub that sits proudly beside a window for bathing with the stupendous view over your gardens and wider Lancashire landscape.
All bedrooms are large and comfortable, with two en-suites and a family bathrooms
While the master might be quite extraordinary, the remaining three bedrooms are just as spacious and comfortable. Two of these ‘others’ have their own en-suite and there is a family bathroom to serve the final bedroom, with a panoply of rain showers and bath tubs to choose from in the sleek wash rooms.
You will certainly be cleaner than the 18th century occupants!
The outside areas have been lovingly restored and provide wonderful green spaces for enjoying the landscape and the natural restorative calm of the countryside. A terrace area directly outside the kitchen is a superb spot for those al-fresco meals in the warm days of summer
Patios and terraces are set immediately around the house for al-fresco opportunities
The grounds also house a full sized, flood lit tennis court to keep the active householders happy, while a home gym has been installed in the loft area above the garage. A useful space, the loft area could be turned to other purposes, such as an office or studio.
The tennis court is flood-lit so late summer sessions are a possibility
The ornamental garden is fabulous for ‘taking a turn in’ during lazy afternoons and will allow all the cares of the world to slip away. There is ample space and opportunity for keen gardeners on the grounds, and the south-facing lawns catch the sunshine.
Ornamental gardens are accompanied by sleek lawns, with space for gardeners to have their own patch
For getting in and out, the nearest motorway is the M6 and Chorley train station (8 miles) provides regular connections into Manchester Piccadilly station (journey time 50 mins approx.), Bolton and Preston. The closest airport is Manchester, approx. 40 miles away.
This beautiful villa provides peace and space on the outskirts of Vienna
On the outskirts of Vienna, in the prime villa district of Mauer, sits this beautiful and very welcoming family villa with five bedrooms. It was built in 1981 by the current owners to the highest specification and the quality of the building, inside and out, has to be seen to be appreciated.
Double-height, open-plan living space feels spacious and is bathed in light
The main family living space is a double-height open plan living room that basks in light from the large windows and multiple patio doors that open the house out into the garden.
Enthusiastic use of wood-pannelling makes the dining area feel cosy – can you imagine Christmas dinner here?
The cosy, wood-panelled dining will have you all dreaming of the slopes and make for a superb venue for raucous family Christmas celebrations, as well as everyday meals. Food is prepared in a kitchen of style and accessibility, with all the latest fixtures to make cooking a pleasure. There are also a few nods to classic Austrian decor, which makes the whole house feel traditional yet modern and comfortable.
The kitchen has a classic look but is equipped with all the modern conveniences
The tiles in the kitchen are handcrafted, as is some of the flooring, for an elegance and luxurious quality that spreads throughout the villa. The modern conveniences – underfloor heating throughout and a wellness area complete with sauna – only add a sprinkling of perfection to this spacious and charming family home.
A sauna sits within the ‘wellness area’ that the property contains
There are five large and bright bedrooms across this property, served by four elegant bathrooms. The facilities for ablutions are exquisite in their finish and deliver all the options the guests may need, from powerful rain showers to deep tubs.
Four bathrooms serve five bedrooms with multiple washing options
The outside space is thoughtfully designed and contains various terraces and patios that are ideal for eating and drinking out of doors. The main feature of the gardens is the swimming pool, which was renovated in 2021 and a superb addition to this satisfying beautiful home.
The gardens have been tended with love and are dotted with terraces, patios and covered eating areas
For those desirous of a spacious home in peaceful surroundings within reach of bustling Vienna, this villa is an excellent choice. Located in the wine and villa district of Mauer, in the southern area of Vienna, there is a S-Bahn stop and a tram line which connects into Westbahnhof in the city centre. Vienna international airport is around 30km away and the city train station has long distance trains to other major cities in Austria and across Europe (Venice, Zurich, Prague, Budapest).
