Tag: renovation

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

On 16 October 2023

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, Historic, UK

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).

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Marketed by Carter Jonas, York

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

Contemporary country life in Henley-in-Arden (UK), £4,850,00

On 22 September 2023

In Contemporary, Historic, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, UK

This spectacular farm renovation would make a superb home for a family, with space to hosts friends

Mockley Wood Farm may sound traditional – and its setting is gloriously rural – but the house you find on arrival is luxurious and contemporary, providing around 14,000 sq ft of sophisticated accommodation in addition to the fabulous grounds and gardens.

Living the rural dream with your own lake amid the large grounds

The property sits behind wrought iron electric gates and is impressive from the moment you enter, with multiple spacious reception rooms that provide all the space you need for entertaining guests or life with a busy family.

Unique open-plan living space wraps around a granite stairwell

The main open-plan living space is as unique as it is stylish, wrapped around an exposed granite stairwell in the center of the property and complete with four sets of French doors opening onto the terrace. There is even a bespoke curved bar that finishes the spectacular entertaining space.

Friday night drinks are going to get far more sophisticated…

There are further living rooms that provide a little more privacy and informality, alongside additional areas for dining indoors, unless you can be tempted onto one of the many terraces.

The firepit is just one of the many spaces for enjoying the outdoors around this marvellous home

The kitchen is exquisite in its simple elegance – indeed there are two kitchens to ensure your dinner party goes without a hitch, the second of which has an Aga. Leading off the main kitchen is a conservatory, where lake views abound.

One of two well-equipped and spacious kitchens to keep bellies satiated and cooks happy

Climb up the striking staircase to find bedrooms that are as stylish as the living spaces and total six, with four bathrooms to cater for all dwellers (not counting the en-suites).

The spiral staircase to the first floor is an artistic piece in itself

The master suite has it’s own en-suite bathrooms, of course, with the bed area boasting a striking Versace design and the space encompassing a sitting area and a fully-fitted dressing room.

Bold is the word in the master bedroom – hopefully the new owners like Versace?

The five further bedrooms are perhaps not as eye-popping but nonetheless stylish and comfortable, with ample space for all those who inhabit them.

All the bedrooms are large, elegant yet welcoming, accompanied by beautifully-finished bathrooms

Entertainment and leisure facilities are as sleek as everything else and will leave owners with few reasons to want to leave the property. The swimming pool is divine, complete with a pine panel ceiling, and a sauna is on hand for a sweating session after or before the dip.

The pine-panelled ceiling and large windows give the pool area an incredible grandeur

Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the squash court, while those who prefer to spend their leisure time with a bit less sweat and a bit more swagger will love the games area, complete with snooker table and mahogany bar that channels private-club vibes galore.

More raucous drinks would likely be taken in the darker bar area within the games room

There is an integral heated four-car garage with electric doors to the front, while the rear of the property is where the land opens up majestically. Beyond the terrace is the lake, which provides a glorious backdrop to the property and places for quiet contemplation or lovely walks.

The large grounds provides plenty of opportunity for enjoying the perks and beauty of the countryside without leaving the property

The land also contains a tennis court, workshops and a collection of farm buildings that are ideally suited for keeping horses, alongside a paddock area.

The outbuildings and paddock would be ideal for equestrian enthusiasts

The location is as utopian as Mockley Wood Farm itself. The property is on the edge of the village of Ullenhall and very close the attractive market town of Henley-in-Arden where shops, pubs, restaurants, surgeries, churches and schools are located. Travel 11 miles to dive into Shakespeare’s home town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where there are many shops, restaurants, the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company’s theatre and weekend markets and fairs.

Despite feeling isolated, the property is well-connected to transport options for getting in and away

The property has easy access to the M40, M42 and M5, and the nearest international airport is Birmingham Airport (15 miles away). Warwick Parkway Station is 12 miles away and provides train connections to London.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Stratford Upon Avon

6 bedroom farm house for sale in Gentlemans Lane, Ullenhall, Henley-In-Arden, Warwickshire, B95 (rightmove.co.uk)

Sumptuous 11-bed Victorian villa, London (UK), £6,500,000

On 5 September 2023

In Contemporary, Europe, Historic, Large grounds, London, luxury, Nature, UK

Stunning Victorian villa provides spacious living just 20 mins from central London

It may be only 20 minutes by train from Central London, but life at Mottisfont Hall feels like a rural idyll from an earlier era. This impressive 1860s detached Victorian Villa sits on just under an acre and has been carefully restored to provide over 14,000 sq ft of comfortable, eye-catching living spaces that celebrate the heritage of the building while equipping it for modern life.

The grand entrance hall retains the Victorian style, with a vivid mosaic and wood-paneling

The main entrance of the house sets the tone, with a riotous Victorian mosaic floor and wood-paneling to enliven the spacious hallway, complete with a sweeping staircase.

Multiple reception rooms could be designated for different purposes

There are five large reception rooms to be found on the ground floor, each with it’s own stylistic flourish and allowing for designated spaces to suit the people and the purpose.

Modern additions have brought in contemporary aspects, such as open-plan living and vast skylights to create stunning new spaces

One of the most impressive yet comfortable spaces is the bright and unique living-dining-cooking space, where windows and a glass roof provide natural light for as long as the sun shines.

An elegant and neat kitchen opens onto the dining area, all with a backdrop of the landscaped gardens

This will undoubtedly become the hub of the home, and the smart well-equipped kitchen should delight the home cook, not least for the views down across the grounds.

Original tiling has been retained and accentuated to create an uplifting mix of historic and modern

The property is large enough that corridors and hallways become rooms and splendors in themselves, such as the Orangery – with its tiled floors and ample windows.

Even the communal passages are spacious enough to provide additional areas for resting

Take the stairs – either those for the main house or for the servants – up to find the eight generously-sized bedrooms. The current owners have taken pains to make each room unique, which could be a good approach to deploy so you can keep track of them all!

Householders or guests with a penchant for history may like this bedroom..

This also allows for guests to find their most inviting decor style, whether it’s regal modernity or historical quirk. Five of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, all of which are restored to an incredibly-high level (the Victorians would be bamboozled) and provide the space and choice for indulgent bathing.

The numerous bedrooms are presented in a mix of style to suit each person

The lower floor or basement has become the leisure zone, with a snooker room, sauna, gym and cinema room. There is also a 25-m pool and jacuzzi on the cusp on completion to round off an impressive package of fitness and pleasure options.

The combination of gym with cinema rooms means you could work-out and catch-up on boxsets simultaneously!

Standing separate to the main house is a completely self contained unit which could be used for a variety of purposes, depending on the new owner’s needs. The cottage has three bedrooms but could be turned into two apartments, all of which could serve visitors, multi-generational family living or paid short-term lets.

A separate cottage provides great options for different households

The garden (approx. 125ft deep) is charming. It’s mainly laid to lawn with a large raised patio area accompanied by an extensive pond. The peace and space of the garden allow for outdoor dining or drinks, while a Summer House nestling down the lawn is a super spot for quiet contemplation or reading.

The summer house is the place to curl up with a book…away from the busy household..

Victorians certainly didn’t collect cars like we do, so it’s useful that the restoration of this house has created ample space for off-street parking along the private driveway as well as a large garage.

Paved terraces provide multiple spots for al-fresco dining

Mottisfont Hall is a five minutes walk from the town of Eltham, where a supermarket, pubs and restaurants and a cinema can be found. There is also a train station with regular services into central London (20 minutes train journey). The pretty villages of Blackheath and Chislehurst are a 10 minute drive, while the ancient Blackheath Golf Course and Eltham Palace are a stone’s throw from the villa itself.

London Heathrow Airport is just over 1 hours drive away and London City Airport can be reached in 20 minutes.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Canary Wharf

11 bedroom detached house for sale in Court Road, Eltham, London, SE9 (rightmove.co.uk)

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

On 18 August 2023

In Historic, London, luxury, UK

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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