This stunning Greek villa echoes the traditional architecture of Mykonos
On the beautiful island of Mykonos, just ten minutes from the main town but soaking in solitude, is a glorious and luxurious 10-bed villa. Expect a stunning exterior with 1,000 sq m of living space, sitting on 13,000 sq m of land with the best view on the popular island.
Enjoys views over the sea from the swimming pool
Styled in the traditional white stone, albeit with contemporary flourishes, this villa is set over three floors beside a separate guest house closer to the pool. The hub of the household will be the ground floor, where a stylish kitchen is on show (and the workaday kitchen is more tucked away!) to provide the assembling station for your dinner parties (inside or out).
Stunning terraces are ideal for al-fresco entertaining
In addition to the dining area that seats eight, there is a larger external dining terrace that can be accessed from this floor. The area includes a spacious, bright sitting room with direct access to the pool area and uninterrupted views of the deep blue ocean beyond.
Bright and spacious rooms invite the luminous Greek sunshine inside
There is no shortage of beds for the many visitors that are sure to follow you: there are ten bedrooms, including staff rooms as required. The owner will get to enjoy the impressive master suite, which has access to a private balcony for personal moments of peace.
Ten bedrooms are spread across the property to provide ample accommodation for householders and guests
All bedrooms are accompanied by stylish, sleek bathrooms with a variety of bathing options to suit any householder. For those guests who would prefer their own autonomy while staying over, there is a guest house above the pool complete with bedrooms and a private kitchen-living-dining area.
Classic, neat yet luxurious design is visible throughout the villa
Your outdoor space is as beautifully designed and executed as the interiors, with various shaded and open terraces and a spectacular swimming pool (the salt water variety) with loungers. There is also access to a small private beach if you need to turn the view into a plunge.
The villa has access to a private beachfor when you need to get your toes in the sea
Mykonos town – or Chora – is just ten minutes drive away and as pretty as a picture, with its car-free centre and charming knot of boutiques, cafes and restaurants. There is an international airport on the island (approx. 10 minutes drive from the villa) while ferries connect Mykonos with mainland Greece (Athens) as well as many of the other neighbouring islands.
A gorgeous Georgian home in the heart of Winchester, beside the famous cathedral
How about living in one of Winchester’s finest private residences, a Grade II-listed Georgian house with Tudor origins beside the spectacular Winchester Cathedral and close to Winchester College? This nine bedroom, three-floored house, with gorgeous landscaped gardens and private river access, could be the ideal family home for those who’d like to own a property that once belonged to Mary Tudor.
This house retains some original features that make it a unique, atmospheric home
Many of the historic, original architectural features have been preserved throughout, including panelling in the drawing room, exposed timbers, oak boarded floors and the eye-catching Jacobean oak staircase.
Wood-pannelling and other architectural features remind of the house’s Tudor origins
The majority of the rooms feature impressive stone fireplaces and the living spaces are beautifully proportioned, updated for modern conveniences and comforts with subtlety.
Reception rooms are spacious yet feel cosy
The ground floor includes living and dining rooms, as well as the attractive, barrel-vaulted kitchen and breakfast room that has doors providing access straight onto a pretty terrace overlooking the stream.
The charming kitchen has space for dining and easy access outside to the terrace
The waterside terrace is just one charming aspect of the landscaped gardens that come with this property, with ample space for relaxing on the terraces as well as growing plants and vegetables in the kitchen garden.
The terrace has private access onto a river tributary for a serene spot to call home
The classically-English styled gardens extend to just over half an acre and serve as something of a sanctuary right in the heart of the city. There is also a private parking space and a garage.
Despite being in the heart of the city, the lush gardens feel like a sanctuary
Back inside the house, the outdoors can still be revelled in from the conservatory. This spacious, bright area could be turned to many functions, from an atmospheric dining room to a painting studio.
A neat conservatory would make a fun place for entertaining under the stars
Climb up the stairs to find nine bedrooms across the upper floors, all classic in style and featuring original architectural flourishes. The current owners have used some of the rooms on the second floor to create a staff flat, but this could be turned back into bedrooms or to another purpose as required.
Nine bedrooms are spread across the upper floors, many of which have en-suites and dressing areas
And while you may want live-in staff to help upkeep such a vast and historic house, you may not be inclined to use the old bell system that allowed the masters to call for servants to tend to them, a la Downton Abbey – but it’s a lovely authentic feature to show your guests!
I bet your friends haven’t got one of these!
A large attic space completes the accommodation, which covers approximately 7,000 sq. ft and therefore provides much scope for the new owners to turn some rooms to different uses. For example, a charming dula-aspect music room could become a library, a study or even a yoga studio.
The music room is a light-filled spacethat could be turned to many uses
Colebrook House is not only historically significant and impressive to live within, it also enjoys one of the best locations for a residence: in the heart of the ancient city of Winchester. The property has unparalleled views of the eastern end of Winchester Cathedral and is a short distance from the highly-regarded Winchester College and the beautiful water meadows of St Cross. Just a few minutes walk from the property is Winchester High Street which has all the shopping and dining options you could require, as well as a leisure centre, a cinema and the Theatre Royal.
There’s something special about owning a piece of real history..
The city centre has a train station which provides regular connections to London Waterloo (just under an hour), while the M3 motorway is within easy reach. Southampton International Airport is easily commutable for those who need to fly frequently; just 11 miles away.
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.
Sweep down the driveway to the fountain-fronted entrance of Castlefield House
If you’re seeking a pad in Ireland, Castlefield House – one of the finest of the nation’s period-style mansions – would make a stunning family home. The grand house sits on 2 acres close to Delgany Village and boasts sea views beyond the glorious manicured gardens.
The sea can be glimpsed beyond the splendid, landscaped grounds
Don’t expect mere period-style levels of comfort here. This house and its two standalone mews houses have been upgraded to a luxurious contemporary standard, yet retain historical charm for added grandeur.
Electric gates help to keep the estate secure – and provide an impressive first glimpse
Accessed via electric gates and a curving driveway, the main entrance within Castlefield House is a stunning lobby complete with sweeping staircase and glittering chandelier, the whole space bright and washed with light for a welcoming start. The fireplace provides an opportunity for a roaring hearth to greet visitors in during colder months.
The lobby is light-filled, spacious and high-ceilinged, with a spectacular chandelier
The ground floor of the house holds multiple and varied reception rooms to suit a whole range of entertaining preferences. There is a cosy drawing room featuring an Italian cut limestone fireplace and wooden floors, with doors that lead directly onto a garden terrace.
Small and larger living rooms will suit different purposes – this one has access straight onto the terrace outside
The grand dining room will likely get much use for large family gatherings and dinners with friends or colleagues. This is an elegant space ideal for such sessions, with wooden floors and vast fireplaces.
The large dining room has direct access to a commercial kitchen for catering to more serious events
Handily placed beside the dining room is a fully fitted commercial style kitchen with stainless steel work units, but there is also a less formal, country-style kitchen on the other side of the house for family meals and convivial suppers.
The family kitchen is a more homely, sociable space and is fitted with latest appliances
On this side of the house you will also find a smaller, less formal dining room and utility room, with easy access out onto garden terraces for when meals spill out into the summer air. This configuration – a formal and in-formal divide – makes the house ideal for those who have to host professional engagements or entertain as part of their job.
Cosy family suppers could be held in the less formal dining area
That isn’t to say entertaining should be too staid (this is Ireland, after all) and this house provides the option to go a little more wild! There is a fabulous cinema/party room that your guests will love, complete with sleek bar.
A bar and a dance floor, plus a large screen for movie-watching, make the ‘party room’ a real treat!
This space has upholstered sound proofed walls, a tiered seating area, drop down projector and screen as well as automatic blinds and curtains for that perfect film-watching environment. The bar has the requisite drinks fridges and fronts a concealed dance floor – plus with six bedrooms and two additional houses on the estate, you can accommodate all the party animals!
The upstairs lobby area leads off to six capacious bedrooms
After gracefully ascending the spiral staircase to the first floor you will find six bedrooms, the most impressive of which is the master suite. This master comes complete with dressing room, access to a balcony and an opulent bathroom (marble adorned with double sinks, a deep tub with built in TV plus a shower and a steam room!).
The master bedroom’s bathtub is the best in the house! Bathe like an emperor…
The remaining five bedrooms, all generous in size and oozing comfort, have their own bathrooms and four of the five also have walk-in wardrobes. An additional bedroom could be created in the attic, where the space is currently being used as a games area, combined with a gym and a bar – quite a package!
The games area could become an additional bedroom at the top of the house
Outside in the magnificent gardens there are multiple areas for wandering, contemplation and dining. There are also two mews houses separate from the main house that contain plumbing facilities, providing scope for additional accommodation.
Two additional properties on the estate could provide further accommodation
The house sits in a secluded spot in Delgany, where there are plenty of facilities and amenities nearby, although Dublin centre is easily accessible for more choice and buzz. There is a Park and Ride facility (at Greystones Dart Station) just 6 minutes drive away for buses into the city. For travelling further afield, the motorways N11 and the M50 are both within easy reach, while Dublin airport is 50km away and the port is 30km away.
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.
Spacious and beautifully-located villa presents an ideal holiday home in Turkey
This estate, tucked in a village in the foothills of the Taurus mountains, enjoys proximity to Kalkan Bay – and that stunning sea view – as well as a slightly cooler temperature than down on the coast, making this the ideal Turkish luxury paradise.
Six bedrooms fill the main house, while two additional buildings can be turned into additional accommodation
This estate offers 28,000 sq m of living space on 5,000 sq m of land, with a main house providing a luxurious six-bed dwelling and accompanied by two further buildings, both with accommodation.
The interior design of this impressive villa instills calm and peace
The main house has only recently been finished and provides a calming yet opulent sanctuary within these Turkish mountains. An open-plan kitchen and dining area is sure to become the hub of activity, with patio doors ensuring the glorious gardens are easily accessible for al-fresco meals.
The stylish kitchen is finished to a high specification and flows into multiple seating areas, with access out to the terrace
The grand, high-ceiling lounge area is another space that will dazzle guests, with semi-circular windows filling the space with light and inviting the eye out to the impressive, far-reaching land and the sparkling sea beyond.
The combination of an eye-catching, high ceilingand a semi-circular array of windows make this living area a delight to relax within
Bedrooms are just as large and elegant, emphasising the landscape through large, well-placed windows and ensuring each occupant has their own private slice of luxury within the villa.
Bedrooms are vast, providing ample space for seating and dressing areas
When privacy is exhausted, you may find the householders are drawn to the generously-sized swimming pool – complete with retractable windows for year-round dips – for entertainment or exercise.
The covered swimming pool has retractable windows, allowing for swimming year-round
The house is surrounded by terraces ideal for eating and lounging outside when the weather permits. These are ideal spots to soak up the dreamy views of the bay and enjoy the sense of space that such a large plot provides.
The views from the terraces and the grounds are simply spectacular
In addition to the main house, Stone House is a self-contained unit, complete with bedrooms and living spaces. It also has its own private terrace and garden area. Finally, the Homestead Farm house has accommodation options as well as stables. There is ample parking on the estate for the many occupants if the property were to be full (of all your friends!).
Greenhouses are cultivating salads and vegetables, while orchards and vineyards produce the associated goodies year round
The land of the estate is healthy and well-cultivated; there are green houses currently producing tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, beans, lettuce and onions, as well as an orchard with plums, peaches, apricots and olives growing. To complete the Turkish dream package, there is also a vineyard.
This estate could be just the escape you need in this Turkish beauty spot
Despite the winning sense of isolation, the villa is within the historic, vibrant village of Islamlar and just 15 mins drive from Kalkan Bay. For travelling further afield, the property is located 195km from Antalya where there is an international airport.
This modern masterpiece has an eye-catching exterior and a luxurious interior
This house is a masterpiece of modern design and provides ample, luxurious accommodation within 23 acres of glorious Cheshire countryside. With seven bedrooms across a main house and an annex, not to mention a leisure suite, this spectacular house could be the ideal home you’re looking for in the vicinity of Cheshire and Manchester.
The main house and annex sit on 23 acres of stunning land
The house will impress from the sweeping driveway, which passes the garage topped by an annex. This additional accommodation property has living and kitchen spaces, alongside two beautiful bedrooms, in a completely self-contained unit.
A self-contained annex could be ideal for guests or elderly relativesseeking privacyyet proximity
This separate annex may be ideal if multi-generational families are living together and need their space, or suit a guest who values a little privacy.
The full-height entrance hall makes a statement and sets the tone of this artistic, impressive house
The main house opens into a vast, full-height galleried entrance hall, currently splashed with impressive art for a stunning opener to the property. The staircase is a subtle, sweeping beauty, but before you climb the stairs, explore what the ground floor has to offer..
Large, open-plan living and dining spaces sit alongside a sleek modern kitchen
The large open-plan living space includes a beautiful and well-equipped kitchen complete with breakfast bar (and a wine store – handy) that flows effortlessly out to a dining area and comfortable seating areas.
Patio doors fill the space with light and provide easy access outside to the terraces
There are numerous sliding doors that allow householders to spill out into the lush gardens when weather permits. The glass also invites gushes of natural light to make the large space feel bright and airy no matter the external temperatures.
The cosy study would make home working a pleasure – with views to inspire
This floor also has a cosy wood-paneled study as well as a utility room and linen store, all of which suit the modern lifestyle. A cinema room completes the ground floor comfort options and provides space for all the household to gather for a film evening. This is certainly not the only entertainment option available though..
Glass walls divide the living room from this exquisite pool area
The main living area is divided by glass from an exquisite indoor heated pool with a jacuzzi tucked beside it for the ultimate bathing experience. There is also a gym and a sauna, as well as washing facilities, to create a high-class leisure suite.
A gym and jacuzzi, as well as changing rooms, complete the leisure package
There are five bedrooms in the main house, with the master bedroom suite being as elegant, spacious and well-designed as one would hope in such a modern house.
The master suite is vast, with sensational views across the gardens
The dual-aspect bedroom is large with high ceilings, opening onto a private balcony for superb views over the local landscape. There is a spacious dressing area with room for ample outfits and the mirrors/chairs necessary for deliberating over outfits in comfort.
The dressing room for the master suite is all chic elegance and order
The en-suite bathroom is an artistic masterpiece in its own right and provides all the modern bathing options that are expected in contemporary, luxury homes today, notably the picture-perfect view from the sensational bathtub.
All bathrooms are striking and beautifully designed
Indeed, all the spacious bedrooms have their own luxurious en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms, as well as dressing rooms, so no one need feel left out. The fifth bedroom is something quite special and may be fought over by the teenaged members of the household.
Loft bedroom suite has got ‘teenager’ written all over it
Located in the loft, this bedroom comes with its own sitting area and study area, as well as the bathroom and dressing area. It could be ideal for the teenager who is starting to crave independence within the family home – or has a penchant for playing the drums.
The setting and surrounding landscape provide peace and serenity for those with busy lives
This property is as much about the location and the glorious grounds as the impressive architecture and internal space. Of the 23 acres, the immediate area around the house has a choice of terraces and patios for dining or lounging, surrounded by landscaped gardens. Beyond the gardens is an area of paddock land, which could suit those who want to bring their own horses if stables are built.
Landscaped gardens surround the house, with a paddock suitable for horses
A padel court has been recently added into the grounds. This could be the impetus a new owner needs to learn to play this “innovative form of tennis that’s fun, easy to learn and extremely sociable” (according to the Lawn Tennis Association).
Learn to play padel tennis on your own court!
The house sits in the rolling countryside of Over Alderley, Cheshire. It’s rural, yet Manchester Airport is just 11 miles away and Manchester City Centre is around 19 miles away. The nearest large town is Macclesfield or Wilmslow.
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…
