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

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

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.

Source: RightMove

Marketed by Knight Frank, Austria

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

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

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.

Source: RightMove

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

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

5-bed Eiffel Tower-view apartment (France), €9,950,000

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.

Source: Right Move

Marketed by Knight Frank, Paris

5 bedroom property for sale in Paris-Isle of France, Paris, Paris (rightmove.co.uk)

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

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.

Source: RightMove

Marketed by Whitehornes, Banner Cross

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

Eye-catching 8-bed Kensington home (London, UK), £22,950,000

Pembroke Gardens is a host’s dream with its space, location and elegance

Property in London often falls into two categories: modern apartments or historical townhouses. How about something a little more vibrant in a superb location, with all the space a busy household might need?

Pembroke Gardens is an eye-catching and substantial family home in central Kensington. There is approx. 12,415 sq ft of living and sleeping accommodation, alongside a neat and private walled garden.

The unusual house has its own private garden accessed straight off the reception rooms

The unusual shape of the building itself has created interior spaces that sparkle with equal quirk and ingenuity, while still being luxurious. The entrance hall commences the spectacle, and the vast staircase creates lobbies and spaces on each of the floors that could be ideal for entertaining.

Huge entrance halls and lobbies on each level of the impressive staircase can easily be used for entertaining

There is also a run of elegant reception rooms across the main floors, including four sitting/lounging rooms and two dining rooms, all of which can be given a distinct flash of design to make them easier to identify and suit different purposes.

The eye-catching skylight brightens up this stylish lounge

Some of these ground floor spaces open into the private walled garden via a patio, allowing parties or people to spill out into the grounds during your evening entertainments.

The furnishings are regal and heavy, but modern furniture could transform the vibe of this beautiful house as preferred

To cater for the busy household and all the parties you will simply need to have, this property has two kitchens to choose from. One is smaller, elegant and more public, while a larger more professional kitchen is tucked away. It’s ideal for hiring caters and ensuring you can feed a substantial group as required, with chic subtlety.

This is your ‘public’ kitchen, while a larger kitchen is tucked away for mass catering needs

There is also a light-filled, impressive study which serves as a suitable home-office as and when needed, completing an impressive range of rooms for everyday use in this large house.

The library serves as a spacious study ideal for the home worker

There are seven (with a potential for eight) bedrooms across the property, with seven bathrooms to cater for the sleeping quarters in addition to the three guest WCs. Bedrooms are large and lavish, with dressing and sitting areas included to create incredibly comfortable and convenient suites.

Bedroom suites provide plenty of space for seating areas and many have dressing rooms attached

The bathrooms are equally impressive, some having to be accommodated into the quirky shape of the building which has resulted in bespoke and very unique fittings. Needless to say, all are well-quipped and luxurious in their finishings.

The bathrooms have a timeless grace that will impress and soothe

Considering the size of the house, it’s a welcome addition to have a lift within the property, with access to all floors. While two utility rooms and three storage rooms are very convenient for keeping physical clutter at bay, the mental clutter may be cleared by a work-out in the private, well-equipped gym.

Doors can be closed to make rooms more private as needed

Pembroke Gardens is located close to High Street Kensington and less than half a mile to the Tube station of the same name – from here trains take travellers across central London and beyond. High Street Kensington has plenty of boutique stores, high-end supermarkets (Whole Foods/ M&S Food and Waitrose) and reputable restaurants as well as cosy pubs and chic wine bars, so your amenities are well catered for. For some green space, the magnificent Hyde Park is around half a mile away, as is Holland Park. Airports are available within an hour: Heathrow or London City, the former providing more international connections.

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Marketed by Chestertons Estate Agents, Kensington High Street

8 bedroom apartment for sale in Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, W8 (rightmove.co.uk)

Superbly renovated 19th-century police house, York (UK), £1,850,000

Stylish renovations have turned this historic police house into a funky home

Alma House may look like a 19th century Victorian police station (and it was, after all), but step inside and discover something quite extraordinary… The interior of this property has been completed transformed and re-designed, with some internal walls removed and re-built to create a dwelling like no other, artistic yet comfortable and eminently flexible.

Contemporary and chic, the interior spaces are impressive and could suit a range of uses

The history of the building has been artfully memoralised, but the focus is very much on innovation and modernity. Every modern convenience has been stylishly included in what is a chic and sophisticated home in this former lock-up, right in the heart of York.

The commercial kitchen was used for the boutique hotel this building was originally re-modelled for

The internal accommodation covers around 4,000 sq ft and could be used for residential or commercial reasons – or both. It was originally designed to serve as a successful private-house hotel with 3 luxurious suites that delivered up specialist food and wine experiences.

However you use this house, make sure you keep the atmospheric wine cellar!

The space could, however, be easily reverted to serve as a spacious 5-bedroom family home complete with living and dining spaces. The building could also be configured to create a 3-bed home with a separate annex for multi-generational households or as a potential AirBnB let.

The bar could be a welcome addition to your dinner parties

Whatever the new owner chooses to do with this space, it has been exquisitely designed, with all furniture, fixtures and fittings selected for their high-quality and style. There are also already designated cooking, dining, and lounging areas, which provide plenty of space for whatever the next incarnation of this impressive property is to be.

The dining area has access to the courtyard where summer meals can be taken in the balmly air

The bedroom suites currently in place are stylish yet comfortable, providing space for sleeping as well as chairs for lounging. The spaces are lit by multiple windows that retain the original shape to remind the dweller that this building once provided less sparkly accommodation.

The bedroom suites currently in place are beautiful and spacious

Each bedroom has its own bathroom, with each ablutions area completed to the same high standard as the whole house and providing the latest, modern conveniences, showers and baths galore.

Double sinks are a treat for a couple who don’t like to share

The outside space consists of a south-facing walled courtyard area to the rear, while a large driveway provides parking and electric car charging points for up to 3 vehicles.

With its superb location, historic charm and artistic renovation, Alma House could be a truly unique home

Alma House is, all in all, an intriguing and very unique property that will spark ideas in the right mind. What might you make of it…? The location can’t be amended, but you wouldn’t want to: sitting on Alma Terrace, within the Fulford area of York. The city centre can be accessed via a riverside walk, although closer to hand in Fulford are plenty of local amenities. The property can also be easily accessed via the A64 (and the motorway beyond that), while York railway station (15 mins walk) provides connections across the country, with multiple trains each day to London Kings Cross station (journey time of around 2 hours).

Source: RightMove

Marketed by Carter Jonas, York

5 bedroom detached house for sale in Alma Terrace, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 (rightmove.co.uk)

Sleek 7-bed renovation in heart of Mayfair (UK), £35,000,000

Mayfair, one of London’s most exclusive areas, has some hidden gems of history, such as this atmospheric Grade II listed property on Brick Street. As one would hope for the price tag, the interior has been given an incredible renovation and now boasts a most unique living and entertaining space across three floors.

Chic modern interiors contrast with the historic exterior of the property

Despite the density of buildings in this area of London, the owners of this property will have no problem parking (there is underground parking spaces) and will be swept into the majestic comfort of this 12,900sq ft of luxury.

A spectacular and well-equipped kitchen is a dream for the home cook

The kitchen is one of the most spectacular aspects of the property, with high ceilings to allow for a sense of grandeur that emanates from the modern fittings, the ample seating space, the whiff of Michelin-starred restaurant that washes around this home culinary oasis.

The generous, light-filled dining room provides a more formal place to dine

For the times when meals don’t want to be held within the aromatic smells of the kitchen, there is a grand, bright dining room with a view out onto the courtyard. An open-plan style sees the room linking seamlessly through to a sitting area to make the whole floor ideal for entertaining guests.

Is there a better way to catch up on your favourite series?

Guests can round off the evening with a movie in the opulent yet cosy home cinema, while the family can curl up to really enjoy the boxsets over a lazy weekend in this superb space.

The beautifully-designed swimming pool is a great feature of this unique home

For more active entertainment, why not descend a floor to take a dip in the beautifully-designed swimming pool? The use of windows and mirrors alongside a skylight give the space plenty of natural light during daytime and the area provides a serene place for lapping.

The seven bedrooms are spread throughout the property; all generously-sized

There are seven bedrooms spread across this property and all are generously-sized to provide comforting privacy needed in a busy house in the heart of a dynamic city.

The unique courtyard is a space for dining within the very walls of London’s history

Another slice of harmony can be found in the private, gated courtyard which the house wraps around. This has been designed for al-fresco dining complete with patio heaters but could also be turned into a mini garden with potted plants or raised beds, as per the new owners’ preferences.

The courtyard off the kitchen could be turned to grass or with raised beds for those who prefer the green

The property also has staff accommodation to provide on-site comfort to those people who will become critical in maintaining the glorious luxury of this truly special home.

Brick Street is located in the heart of Mayfair, a few moments from Hyde Park and Green Park for those in need of green, open spaces. Nearby are some of the best boutiques, art galleries, designer labels stores and cafes, not to mention some of the city’s best restaurants – this is living in the beating heart of cosmopolitan London.

Transport connections are a-plenty. There is a London Underground station nearby which provides easy access to any of the main stations for travelling nationwide. The closest, largest international airport is London Heathrow, 15 miles away, with the journey time of 50 minutes by car. London City Airport can be accessed in 40 minutes by public transport.

Source: RightMove 7 bedroom terraced house for sale in Brick Street, Mayfair, London, W1J (rightmove.co.uk)

Marketed by Savills, Mayfair

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