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Luxurious 5-bed townhouse, Edinburgh (Scotland), £1,800,000

In city living, Europe, Historic, Large grounds, luxury, Scotland, Traditional, UK

A spacious entrance hall sets the tone for this elegant, comfortable townhouse

For the perfect pad in Scotland’s historic Edinburgh, this three storey, 5-bed Georgian townhouse in Carlton Terrace is worthy of your interest. Not only is the property historic and impressive, it’s larger than you’d expect and superbly restored/upgraded by the owners to provide a exceedingly stylish and comfortable home.

Fine period details are given a luxurious, modern finish to make for a glorious family home

The spacious feel is set right from the vast entrance hall, where many of the fine period features are immediately on show, including the delicate plasterwork and charming stone staircase leading to the higher floors.

An impressive stone staircase winds up the height of the house

Before the climb up to find the bedrooms, the ground floor of the house contains the primary reception rooms in an open-plan style that is suitable for modern family life. The room that everyone tends to gravitate to, of course, is the kitchen – and this is one worth admiring.

The kitchen is sleek, sizeable and a natural hub for householders

Sleek and stylish in design, the kitchen is also intelligently kitted out with all the conveniences and complete with a breakfast bar and seating area to allow for informal meals to take place.

Multiple reception rooms flow together, but can be separated by closing doors to allow for privacy

The kitchen space flows into a generous and light-filled living room, a space impressive enough to host guests as well as slob out with the kids in front of the telly. A more intimate space, however, is available in the neat snug.

The house retains its period-style shutters around windows providing some of the best views in the city

This room, as all the rooms, has a large window with period-style shutters and the views are some of the best in the city, particularly over the nearby Regent Gardens.

A first floor reception room provides a vast space that could be retained for family use, perhaps a play room?

A further reception room can be found on the first floor, and this generous space may be ideal as a family room, allowing the youngsters some privacy while adult guests dominate the ground floor. Wonderfully, the climb up the staircase is uplifting by virtue of a domed skylight in the roof of the building, urging you up and up..

A domed skylight ensures the winding staircase is washed with light to urge you up and up

There are five grand double bedrooms spread across the first and second floors. The master bedroom suite is, as you’d hope, the most impressive, with fitted wardrobes in addition to a sizeable dressing area.

The property has five large bedrooms, all with charming views

Enormous windows fill the tall, large space with light and an en-suite bathroom has been created to serve the needs of the ‘masters’. It’s a stylish, chic and very modern space that the Georgians would have envied indeed.

Modern, stylish bathrooms are ones that the Georgians wouldn’t have had in their time – lucky us!

The remainder of the bedrooms are of a similar theme: large and tall, with generous windows and ample storage space. The views across the surrounding areas only improves the higher up the house you climb and two bathrooms have been added to the property to serve the remaining occupants.

Two bedrooms on the higher floors may be suitable for older children

Right at the top of the house is a laundry room (convenient for combining household chores with fitness) and a guest WC has been added in on the ground floor to ensure a busy household never has to wait to use the facilities.

And there’s a statement bathtub…thank goodness!

For outside space, residents have exclusive access to Regent Gardens, one of the best private gardens in Edinburgh. There are 11 acres of glorious, landscaped parklands that contain a tennis court, a playground and pitch & putt, not to mention pathways and benches for walks and contemplation.

Who needs a garden when you have exclusive access to Regent Gardens across the road?

While there is no garage, there is plentiful on-street residents parking directly outside the house, and the location makes it very easy to leave the vehicle at home. Carlton Terrace is just over half a mile from the city’s fashionable Princes Street, George Street and St Andrew Square.

Carlton Terrace, in the Georgian New Town, is walking distance from the centre of town

This area is known as the Georgian New Town and there is a varied selection of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, theatres and bars. Excellent education options are available within a short drive away, such as The Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College.

Buy a piece of history, albeit one finished luxuriously inside

For getting out and away, Waverley Train Station (Edinburgh’s main station) is less than a mile away and trains to London can be as quick as four hours journey. The airport is 9 miles away, with a driving time of around 30 mins.

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Marketed by Savills, Edinburgh

5 bedroom terraced house for sale in Carlton Terrace, New Town, Edinburgh, EH7 (rightmove.co.uk)

Classic Viennese 2-bed apartment (Austria), €5,950,000

In city living, Europe, Historic, luxury, Nature, Vienna

The spacious living room evokes the grandeur of Viennese style

For a suitably and classically Viennese base in the heart of this illustrious city, look no further than this two-bed apartment in a historical building on Börseplatz, with views of Hermann-Gmeiner-Park.

The apartment has been thoughtfully renovated throughout

This is a rare find in Vienna, considering its historic significance, size and location. It is also a fine specimen of classic Viennese style, with its light-flooded rooms, characteristic double doors, box-type windows and a sublime parquet floor.

Large and multiple windows flood the rooms with light and provide impressive views

The apartment has a large and comfortable living area that leads through to an impressive dining room, where doors can be closed for privacy if a meal is more formal.

A spacious and elegant dining room can be closed off as required

Down the other end of the large living room is a cosier seating area which could be used as a library or office, as well as an alternative dining room for less formal meals. This space can also be divided by closing the double doors, allowing for privacy and multi-functional spaces.

An elegant snug could become an alternative dining space or library

Despite the temptations of fine Viennese food in the local restaurants, the kitchen is an enjoyable space to be and is complete with all the latest conveniences and amenities to whip up a hearty feast.

The chic and well-designed kitchen has a breakfast area, with white goods hidden away

This area also has an informal breakfast area, while a separate utility space hides away the white goods and any treats you may want to keep out of sight of hungry (or thirsty) guests!

The utility room hides the white goods to keep the kitchen neat and minimal

While there are just two bedrooms in this apartment, what splendid rooms they are! Classical and opulent in their sumptuous furnishings and intricate wallpaper effects, these are bedrooms to be proud of and imminently comfortable within.

The two bedrooms within this apartment are splendid in style

The bedrooms are currently set up as one twin room and one double, but furniture can be arranged by the new owners however suits them best. Wonderfully unchangeable are the glorious views over the city from the multitude of windows…

The larger bedroom is the natural master, boasting more windows and space for a dressing area

There are two neat, stylish bathrooms to serve the two bedrooms, and both provide luxurious, modern-standard bathing options for occupants.

Each bedroom has its own bathroom, both of which are chic and convenient

The corridor itself is something of an art piece; this apartment is far more generously sized than modern builds, and the interiors serve to match the exterior splendour of Vienna itself.

This is conversational wallpaper at its most elegant

While the interiors and size of this classic apartment are major selling points, so too is the location: right in the heart of the city, in the 1st district (1010 Vienna), an area known for its cultural heritage. This location also ensures quick and easy transport connections, including subways, streetcars and buses.

Take your morning coffee with a view of Börseplatz

This also means there are a wealth of restaurants, bars, shops, cafes and other amenities within easy reach of the apartment, while flights both national and international are available from Vienna Airport, just 20km away. The airport can be easily accessed via public transport links too.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Austria

2 bedroom apartment for sale in Vienna, Vienna, Austria (rightmove.co.uk)

6-bed family home in Oxford (UK), £3,500,000

On 10 April 2024

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, luxury, UK

This family home is within easy reach of the city centre

Just two miles outside the historic and culturally-rich city of Oxford, this 6-bed family home on Woodstock Road is as attractive inside as out, with the ideal set-up for a busy family who enjoy entertaining as well as their own space.

The double-height, light-filled kitchen-diner opens out onto the terrace and garden

The impressive centrepiece of the house is the double-height, light-filled, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, which has bifold doors to allow for direct access to the terrace.

The modern, intelligently-designed kitchen will help occupants cater to the dinner parties with ease

It’s a superb space for all the family to gather, and the modern kitchen has all the necessary appliances built-in for convenience. When a little peace is preferred, there are two smaller reception rooms that can serve as cosy sitting rooms or more intimate dining spaces, as required.

More intimate spaces can serve as less formal living or dining rooms

When entertaining, this house will deliver all that your guests could hope for just down the stairs in the basement. We’re talking about a fully equipped cinema room with reclining seats and a popcorn machine. Nestled alongside it is a bespoke wine cellar for keeping the tipples safe until required.

The home cinema comes complete with reclining seats and a popcorn machine

The wine cellar will likely be serving the fun and well-designed party barn outside in the garden. Guests can prop up at the bar, slump on a sofa or boogie away in the spacious wooden-floored barn. This is a lovely asset for a family home.

This party barn is an intimate and well-equipped spot for a knees-up

The grounds also contain an elegant, heated swimming pool sitting alongside a pool house and a seating area, which will surely become the party venue in the summer months.

A heated swimming pool with its own changing facilities sits within the grounds

There is also a hot tub, which may be a more tempting venue in the winter, and the spacious terraces provide area for table and chairs, a BBQ and even a table tennis table (as the current owners have).

Seating areas can be arranged on the spacious patio

When energy is depleted, there are six bedrooms spread over two floors in the main house. The most impressive bedroom is the master, which comes complete with a dressing area tucked up in the mezzanine. This room also enjoy direct access to a private balcony.

The master bedroom has a dressing room in the mezzanine and a private balcony

There is also a full sized en-suite bathroom that, like the other bathrooms across the property, is beautifully-designed, chic in style and fitted with top end showers and sumptuous tubs.

All bathrooms across the property are elegantly finished – expect three en-suites and a family bathroom

There are five more bedrooms, two of which are en-suite while the remainder share a sizeable family bathroom. A further room is currently being used as a snug but could be turned back into the sixth bedroom if additional space was needed.

There is potential for a sixth bedroom if required?

Less glamorous-sounding but crucial to this property is the plant room. Up on the second floor, this room contains controls for all the smart features of the house. And it’s a smart house! You will find solar panels, Lutron lights inside and out, and a Control4 4 Sight platform that controls the entire house and the alarm and CCTV systems.

The front driveway has ample space for cars and is secured by gates

The location of this home couldn’t be better for a family. Situated on the Woodstock Road, it is just 2 miles from the city centre and train station where there are regular, fast connections to London (Paddington or Marylebone in under an hour). There are many fantastic private schools in Oxford, while the nearby neighbourhood of Summertown is packed with boutique shops, restaurants and cafes. London Heathrow Airport is around 50 miles away, with a travel time of an hour by car. There are also easy connections to the motorway system on M40.

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Marketed by John D Wood & Co. Sales, Oxford

6 bedroom detached house for sale in Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 (rightmove.co.uk)

5-bed Milan penthouse (Italy),€4,600,000

On 3 April 2024

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, High rise, Italy, luxury

Views over Milan are just one of the selling points of this luxurious penthouse apartment

For a suitably-luxurious and fashionable penthouse apartment in Italy’s capital of style – Milan – this two-floor, five-bed dwelling is ideal. Situated within the San Siro district, a culturally rich and green neighbourhood, there is approx. 600 m2 of accommodation on the top two floors of the prestigious Residenza Auriga that you may like to call home.

A large open-plan living and entertaining area dominates the space on the lower level

The impressive building has a lift (phew) and a 24-hour concierge service, and the penthouse on sale has been renovated and upgraded to deliver modern elegance in the heart of a stylish city.

Exquisitely designed and finished to a high standard, the apartment is the comfortable ‘pad’ you need in this stylish city

The lower floor of the property is where the main living areas can be found, all of which glow in the natural light from ample windows and patio doors. The living room is vast and suitable for a full household; there is enough space for a lounging area as well as a grand piano and billiard table, not to mention a bar area for when Friday night demands some livelier entertainment.

The neat kitchen has views straight onto the terrace and over Milan

On this level you can also find a spacious kitchen with room for dining. This will likely become the choice for less formal eating occasions as there is a more spectacular space up those glorious ‘floating’ stairs that lead to the upper floor..

A spacious dining room opens out to the terrace and pool to create a sublime entertaining space

The top floor of the penthouse has a large dining space – it can fit a table of 12 – that opens completely onto the sun terrace. Outside there is a long, delicious swimming pool that will demand a dip when the Italian weather is too intense.

Cool off in Italian summers in the great-sized pool

There is a bathroom on this upper level, not to mention stupendous views over the Milan city skyline and a space for al fresco drinking and lounging. When it’s time to slumber, there is a bedroom on this top floor although the main bulk of sleeping rooms are back on the lower floor.

Five bedrooms are tucked away across the two levels; they’re all large and opulent

All five bedrooms within the property are large and immaculate, with sizeable windows that add an extra sense of space and light despite being within an apartment. The bedrooms all boast their own en-suite, and all have been finished in fine marble for another dash of elegance in this superbly stylish pad.

Elegant marble finishes make all six bathrooms feel luxurious

The location is incredibly convenient for easy access to the city centre, yet without feeling stifled by it. The San Siro district is know for its eponymous stadium (home of AC Milan) and is located 5km north-west of the city centre. This distance is quickly covered on the city’s train lines (there is a local metro station) and flights can be caught just 45km away at Milan Airport.

With quick connections downtown, this apartment offers a serene escape within easy reach of the action

The area has lots of sports facilities and lush green spaces, as well as a lively restaurant and bar scene that saves a trip into Milan center when you’re feeling slow.

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Marketed by Zampetti Immobili di Pregio srl a socio unico, Milano

7 bedroom penthouse for sale in Milano, Milan, Lombardy, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

Luxury 6-bed seaview Cascais home (Portugal), €15,000,000

On 6 March 2024

In city living, estate, Europe, Historic, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, Portugal, seaview

This elegant villa lies within one of the most popular coastal towns outside Lisbon

This magnificent 6-bedroom house provides incredible sea views and luxurious interiors in glorious Quinta da Marinha, one of the most sought-after areas of the beautiful coastal town of Cascais (40 mins from central Lisbon).

Sea views and serenity, yet just 40 mins from central Lisbon

Sitting on a gorgeously-landscaped plot of 2,375 sq. m, this villa provides 655 sq m of living space spread over three levels, all impeccable in style and elegance. The vibe in this property is luxurious contemporary with historical flourishes (marble is used exuberantly throughout), creating a unique, wonderful home.

The entrance hall sets the tone for this luxurious, classical property

The grand entrance hall is quite spectacular, with staircases sweeping up to the higher floors. Continue through this area, across the beautiful marble floors, to find the multiple reception and entertaining spaces on the main floor. One of the highlights is the regal living room, where connecting doors provide access to a formal dining space. Both of these rooms have multi-aspect windows and doors that lead straight out to the exterior terraces.

A formal sitting area and adjoining formal dining area could become key to your entertaining

While formal meals will likely be taken in the impressive dining room, dining out of doors will be hard to resist on the days of good weather. The balconies, terraces and patios are all carefully designed and positioned to catch the sun (or not) at different times of the day.

Eating al-fresco is eased by covered areas with cooking facilities

Back inside and staying on the ground floor, there is a spacious, elegant kitchen that is fitted with all the modern conveniences. Beside this sits a separate utility room and a wine cellar, while the kitchen opens into a breakfast area that will be ideal for less formal meals.

Indoor cooking in this stylish modern kitchen will be a joy

There is no shortage of space for householders to have separate gatherings or enjoy some peace: there’s an additional cosy sitting room and an exquisite internal courtyard, the latter of which could be ideal for some pots and light gardening.

A peaceful internal courtyard provides a serene space

Another peaceful space, albeit one likely to be used for toil, is the grandly impressive study where home working could be completed while admiring the glorious grounds from dual aspect windows. The wooden floors and paneling makes this a classic, comfortable space.

Wooden floors and opulent furnishings make this study stupendous

This main floor also has three of the bedrooms alongside a shared bathroom, which could be ideal for guests. There is also a studio apartment where yet more space for living/dining/sleeping is available – this could be useful for guests or as a staff apartment.

A choice of receptions and accommodation areas on the ground floor make hosting straughtforward

The most impressive bedrooms are to be found on the higher floor, where three suites make choosing a ‘master’ something of a challenge.

Grand and impressive bedroom suites has dressing rooms, bathrooms and access to the balcony

The bedrooms are vast and sumptuous, with direct access to the terrace that surrounds the property. The bathrooms are just as splendid, with generous use of marble that lend a classical air to the latest modern conveniences.

The bathrooms are all fitted and finished to a high standard

The suites also have their own dressing areas for the additional luxury expected in a house of this nature. It could, let’s be honest, demand more shopping is undertaken to ensure all the immaculate shelves and cupboards are filled with beautiful things..

Dressing rooms don’t get much better than this!

The views from all these bedrooms are of the lush grounds and the sparkling ocean beyond. A winning feature of the grounds is the swimming pool; its likely that the sun loungers surrounding it will get frequent use from summer visitors.

The swimming pool is a real draw, perhaps after a session in your gym?

There is also a gym and a sauna to round off a super package for the active occupants, although taking a stroll around the exquisitely landscaped grounds could prove just as tempting when exercise is needed.

The garden has been sensitively landscaped to create a beautiful, peaceful place to ponder

The house sits within a development in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, right on the sea front. There is a cycle path from the development that links Cascais to Guincho Beach, and the development itself contains golf courses, a health club with a spa and a pool, as well as tennis courts and riding facilities.

If you can tear yourself away from the house, the development has more leisure options including golf courses and another pool

Cascais is just a few minutes away. This traditional, charming fishing town is one of the most popular holiday spots near Lisbon and has a historic centre packed with restaurants and bars. There are also trains into Lisbon and on to Sintra from Cascais, while Humberto Delgado Airport is 34 km away.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Portugal

6 bedroom house for sale in Lisbon, Cascais, Portugal (rightmove.co.uk)

Spectacular 6-bed mansion in London suburb (UK), £12,000,000

On 21 February 2024

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

A stunning home designed with contemporary flair for superb modern living

For suburban comfort on the edge of London, many would love to be able to afford a property of this calibre in Northwood, sitting on one of the area’s most prestigious roads. Could it be your new home on the outskirts of the greatest city in the world?

The sweeping driveway sets the tone of elegance and provides ample space for parking

Approached via a gated entrance and along a sweeping driveway, this magnificent modern property provides over 13,000 sq. ft. of living space over four floors and sits within two-thirds of an acre of gorgeously-landscaped grounds.

The floating staircase is an eye-catching feature of the entrance

The impressive exterior sets the tone for what you find inside, from the grand entrance hall complete with floating staircase through to the expansive open-plan living/kitchen/dining space that occupies a great swathe of the ground floor.

Sleek and modern kitchen sits within a vast open-plan living-dining space

The glass walls of this area bring the greenery outside in to the bright, calming space and there is ample room for both entertaining a group or cosying up with a dinner for two.

Enthusiastic use of glass walls ensure the space is bright and feels alive

This space has doors leading straight out onto the multi-level terraces of the back garden, where more space is available for socialising under summer skies or simply taking morning coffee in the serenity of the grounds.

A study on the ground floor also enjoys access to the grounds and a space washed in light

A smaller, more private study and studio, a pantry and a guest WC also occupy this floor, fulfilling the many and varied needs of guests and householders.

The leisure complex will transport you to hotel-comfort…in your own home!

Float down a floor to find a magnificent leisure ‘complex’, complete with beautiful swimming pool that can be opened into the garden via folding glass walls. There is also a changing room and shower, a sauna and a well-equipped home gym to keep those with energy to burn satiated. For outdoor exertion, the grounds have a tennis court.

The well-equipped gym looks right into the pool area for added inspiration

For those who seek more sybaritic leisure, there is a stylish (and fully equipped) bar alongside a snooker table and a lounge area; perfect for having all your pals over.

Bartender not included…

Your pals will have plenty of space to stay over too, with six impressive bedrooms spread across the top two floors of this mansion. The first floor is where the grand master suite can be found, boasting soothing views of the garden courtesy of glass walls and access to the a large balcony area.

All bedrooms are spacious and elegant in design, with generous use of windows

The suite also has it’s own luxurious bathroom and a spacious, neat dressing room with racks and shelves for keeping all the finery organised and ready for action.

The dressing room, complete with skylight, is a luxurious convenience

Both of the other two bedrooms on the first floor have the same incredible facilities – large bathrooms and impressive dressing areas – to ensure there is privacy and space for the main occupants of the house.

Each bedroom has its own modern and well-designed en-suite bathroom

The final three bedrooms at the top of the house have their own bathrooms too, and also share access to a vast balcony complete with seating area for admiring the views of the gardens.

Shared balcony on the top floor offers stunning views across the surrounding area

And on the topic of those glorious gardens…in addition to the green areas planted with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, there is an outside bar and kitchen area, as well as an outdoor gas fire for hosting perfect parties late on summer nights. There is also a private Japanese water garden and raised viewing platform for more serene, private moments.

The garden and grounds are as thoughtfully designed as the interiors to create the perfect property

This is one of London’s most popular suburbs, with Northwood underground station (Metropolitan Line) ensuring easy access to the city. The M25 motorway can be joined six miles away and there are superb schools within easy drive. Heathrow Airport is around 12 miles away.

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Marketed by Statons, Totteridge

6 bedroom detached house for sale in Linksway, Northwood, HA6 (rightmove.co.uk)

Iconic Grade II listed townhouse, Warwick (UK), £2,150,000

On 24 January 2024

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, Historic, luxury, property, UK

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.

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6 bedroom town house for sale in Church Street, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 (rightmove.co.uk)

Marketed by Knight Frank, Stratford Upon Avon

5-bed villa, Vienna (Austria), €4,775,000

On 3 January 2024

In city living, Europe, Historic, Nature, Vienna

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).

Source: RightMove

Marketed by Knight Frank, Austria

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

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)

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