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Spectacular contemporary house with mountain views (Switzerland), CHF13,500,000

In alps, Contemporary, Europe, luxury, mountains, Nature

This Swiss villa’s setting and views are simply superb

Escape the frenetic rush of city life with this spectacular 6-bed house perched high above Savièse (St-Germain), with eye-popping views of the nearby mountains to soothe and inspire.

The villa is arranged around patios and a pool for indoor-outdoor living

The setting and the landscape is matched by an interior that is high-end and stylish, with living accommodation spread across three floors and 660 sq m of internal space. The heart of the house is the vast open-plan area on the middle floor that has been divided up with design features to create multiple spaces for the occupants and guests.

Spacious and stylish open-plan living space occupies the second floor

The fireplace is a stunning addition, making the house feel cosy and welcoming when the weather bites outside, and the dining area currently sits in a superb spot, with patio doors allowing meals to expel out onto the terrace.

Meals can easily flow outside with multiple patio doors onto the terrace

There is also an open-plan kitchen, finished to an impeccable standard with all the expected fittings. This is well served in terms of informal eating areas for when guests gather around the chef (as they always seem to do!).

A sleek modern kitchen looks impressive but functions well for the home-chef too

There is yet more space in this open-plan area, with current owners having placed a billiards table in a prime spot to provide yet further options for entertainment.

The space is flexible, allowing new owners to create the living areas that suit their lifestyle

The first floor is the exclusive area for the master of the house: there is an impressive bedroom suite complete with a private terrace, bathroom and large dressing room.

The master suite occupies an entire floor, boasting a private terrace

Four more bedrooms, all boasting the same incredible views, are gathered on the upper ground floor, the majority of which have their own bathroom or luxurious en-suite. As you’d expect from a house of this quality, the bathrooms are divine..

Luxurious bathrooms provide all the space, options and views for a heavenly washing experience

Also to be found on this floor, remarkably, is something of a wellbeing suite that will be irresistible to those within the house, whatever the weather.

The wellbeing suite has an indoor pool, sauna and Hammam for the colder days

Yes, I am referring to a sauna, a Hamman and an indoor pool (plus a guest toilet). It’s a luxurious resort experience in a home.

Enjoy the garden views from your own sauna

Dropping down to the lower ground floor, this house keeps giving in terms of accommodation space. There is an office/bedroom with a shower, a guest toilet, a carnotzet with a fireplace and kitchenette. This is a very usable space and could be used to create a separate accommodation (perhaps for older relatives) or extensive work area.

This separate living space complete with bedrooms could suit visiting families

This is also an area for indulgence, with an air-conditioned wine cave to keep your dinner well lubricated, and a games room complete with another billiards table.

An air-conditioned wine cave to store all the Swiss wines you will have to buy

To balance out the indulgence, this floor also has a fitness room; you can work off all the wine and cheese perhaps?

A fitness suite completes the varied options for wellness at this super villa

There is ample space for garage and outdoor parking within this property’s land (secured behind electric gates and CCTV) and an incredible, heated infinity pool to maximise the views of the Rhône valley and the Valais Alps.

The views from the heated infinity pool are inspiring

Non-swimmers can still enjoy the views with well-placed, shaded seating areas across the terraces. These are superb spots for al-fresco meals when the weather allows.

Patio areas and terraces surrounding the pool

The landscaped garden contains a small chalet that will be a pleasure for children to discover and for adults craving peace to hide away from a busy household.

A hidden chalet within the landscaped gardens will be a treat for the youngsters

The property lies within the commune of Savièse and overlooks Sion, the capital of the Valais, which is known for it’s cathedral and two castles. It is also within easy hopping distance of the ski resorts, and Sion itself combines an historic old town with newer amenities (such as the country’s largest bus station). Good to know: this is located within one of the most important wine-growing regions. Keep that cellar topped up..

As its situated close to ski resorts, this villa could be your classier alternative to a chalet

Sion has an airport, which has regular international flights. There is a larger airport at Geneva, around 100km away.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Switzerland

6 bedroom house for sale in Valais, Sion, Switzerland (rightmove.co.uk)

Beachfront Bahaman luxury villa, USD $22,500,000

In Caribbean, Contemporary, estate, island, luxury, Nature, seaview

Live your island dream with a villa on Pink Sands Beach

Realise your Bahaman dreams with this beachfront villa on Harbour Island. This island, once the capital of the country, remains a glorious, charming and beautiful place to visit and enjoy. A nine-bed mansion across around 1,000 sq. m complete with pool, gym, cinema and your own piece of white-sand beach is the ideal place to lay your head as you make the most of all this island has to offer.

It’s not such a bad view from the pool…

Built in 2016, La Palmeraie Villa sits on the world-famous Pink Sands Beach and has been built to celebrate the natural splendour of the location and echo the calming vibe of island life with minimalist, stylish interiors.

The main living space is open plan and designed to be shared

The heart of the internal space is the large, open-plan living-dining-kitchen area that dominates the ground floor. There are multiple sitting areas and positions for dining tables, as well as wall-length bi-fold doors that can be opened completely to allow the occupants to flow seamlessly out onto the patio around the pool.

Opening the bi-fold doors allows the activity to flow out to the terrace and pool

And you will want to be outside more than in because those views are impossible to resist. The outdoor space around the villa has designed with consideration, providing areas for sitting and eating, both covered and basking in sun. An impressive outdoor dining area comes complete with an outdoor kitchen for creating mighty meals beside the sea.

Outdoor dining for a large group is made easy with a comprehensive outdoor kitchen

The pool is of the heated variety and accompanied by a 10-person Jacuzzi – that means water-based relaxation no matter what the weather is throwing at you. In addition to the outdoor shower and sun deck, there is also a private spa and steam room to complete the experience.

The air-conditioned home gym is spacious and well-equipped

Those with energy to burn will enjoy the air-conditioned home gym suite, while a more cosy way to spend an afternoon would be in the private home cinema which comes equipped with those huge armchairs you will melt into…

Plush seats and a large screen make the home cinema a real asset

There are nine bedrooms across the property, all of which have access to the balcony and a seating area for enjoying yet more eyefuls of the sparkling sea and blue skies.

All nine bedrooms have balconies and en-suite bathrooms

The bedrooms are spacious and exceedingly chic, and all have their own en-suite bathrooms that provide modern facilities with beautiful fittings; expect a luxurious hotel-level comfort each time you wash.

A tub with a view is the must-have feature – and this view is a beauty

The villa also has a self-contained two-bed apartment, complete with a living and dining area alongside a kitchen. This is ideal for multi-generational householders who prefer their own space but enjoy gathering to share the pool or evening meals.

A separate apartment suite complete with kitchen is ideal for visitors or older generations

Not only is the view to die for, the occupants of the villa can enjoy private access to a strip of beach where loungers and umbrellas provide the beach furniture for long lazy days. There is also a beach-hut for laying on your own refreshments.

Steps lead down to a beach hut beside your private strip of beach

The location couldn’t be bettered: Harbour Island is renowned as one of the most beautiful islands in the region and can only be accessed by boat, ferry, or chartered seaplane. This seclusion – and its small size at just 3.5 miles by 1.5 miles – gives those who come a sense of wonder and shared secrecy. It’s understandably become a popular spot for music and movie stars. The charming architecture, history, variety of eateries combines with the childish thrill of traversing the island by golf cart to make this a special place to call home, however briefly.

The island is car-free so expect to be driving a golf buggy when you finally leave your beach

If you don’t want to sail your yacht directly to the island, access is by flying to North Eleuthera Airport, before taking a taxi to the boat for a five-minute trip across the waves. Alternatively you could arrive by chartered seaplane from Florida or Nassau.

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Marketed by CORCORAN CA CHRISTIE BAHAMAS, Nassau

9 bedroom villa for sale in Eleuthera, The Bahamas (rightmove.co.uk)

Historical Hereford Grade-I listed country manor (UK), £2,750,000

In estate, Europe, Historic, lake, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, Traditional, UK

This 9-bed country estate sits on 10 acres, with 3 lakes

This Hereford-based nine-bedroom manor house, sitting in 10 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, is not only a spectacular family home but a real piece of history. As a Grade-I listed country house, this property boasts some incredible original features and intriguingly combines different historical styles, from Tudor to Georgian, to create a truly exceptional place to live in.

With origins in Tudor times and extensive additions and renovations, the house is a palimpsest of the past

Right from the sweeping driveway, this manor will impress. Enter via the cloister porch and through a carved oak door into a reception room that will take you right back to Tudor times. Oak panelling on the walls and an oak staircase sweeping up set the tone, which is continued through the downstairs living and dining areas of the main house.

How many of your friends have a cloister porch?

There are also ample, magnificent fireplaces that will only enhance the aesthetic, although be reassured that the house has oil fired central heating as well as other conveniences the Tudors would have been denied, such as mains electricity and water.

The oak-panelled entrance hall sets the tone for this impressive, historical property

There are five receptions rooms on the ground floor, all classic in their styling and spacious in size. These can be turned to whatever purposes are suitable, with space for a drawing room, a snug, a formal dining room and a TV or family room.

Five reception rooms can serve a variety of purposes, all with regal, atmospheric styling and design

The larger rooms lend themselves to grandeur – these make impressive rooms for hosting guests – while the smaller rooms feel more homely and could be nice places of retreat after busy days.

Large, well-placed windows bring light and glimpses of the glorious grounds

A classic farmhouse kitchen boasts the historical feel you’d hope for, with modern conveniences and machines subtly incorporated to ensure its a workable, useful space for the modern family.

A ‘cottage kitchen’ vibe is given the chic treatment to create a convenient, attractive space

While the kitchen is a large enough space for casual meals, the dining rooms are splendid and can set off a meal time with the views across the park from the multi-aspect windows.

Dinner parties can be hosted in historical style – and think of family Christmas meals!

Climbing the oak staircase brings householders to a large, impressive first floor landing and hallway, with yet more panelling and historic features. Corridors lead off across the two wings of the house to the nine large bedrooms that are spread across this property.

Climb the creaking wooden stairs to discover some of the nine bedrooms

The current owners have styled each bedroom in a distinctive colour palette for ease of identification, and there is a natural Master bedroom accompanied by an impressive en-suite bathroom and dressing area.

Bedrooms vary in size but are all comfortable and well provided for in terms of washing facilities

In addition to the en-suite bathrooms, there are multiple family bathrooms to be shared across the various bedrooms and all washing features are at once luxurious and classic.

Elegant bathrooms complement the style of the house

This manor house may bristle with historical charm, but the renovations have been thoughtfully considered to create a luxurious modern home inside and out. One of the largest outbuildings has now become a pool complex complete with large indoor pool, changing rooms, a gym and additional bedrooms and a bathroom.

A barn has been converted to house the pool, changing area, gym and additional accommodation

There is also a large triple garage for cars alongside the sweeping driveway, above which is an apartment that can be used for various purposes. The current owners use it as a music room, but it could equally be transformed into a studio or as a stand alone property for older or youngers householders to have some autonomy.

Another outbuilding has space for three cars in the garage, with a standalone apartment above

The grounds that come with this property are utterly sublime and will delight all those who dreamt of owning a classic English country estate. In addition to a landscaped area of garden with a greenhouse and various wood sheds/stores, there are three large lakes with foot bridges as well as much land left to wildlife to enjoy.

Enjoy woodland walks and lakeside picnics in the sublime landscaped grounds

The ten acres will bring much pleasure, from the kitchen garden to the woodland walks and the brook, while closer to the house there are well-positioned terraces that make magnificent positions for al-fresco meals and drinks during the warmer months.

The house is close to Ross-on-Wye, an attractive and popular village

The manor is on the edge of a village (Phocle Green) and just 3 miles from the popular and attractive Ross-on-Wye. Larger towns for additional amenities are within easy reach: Hereford is 14 miles away and Ledbury just 11 miles. There is a station at Ledbury (9.7 miles from the house) where trains to London take around 2.5 hours.

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Marketed by Country & Classic Properties, Ledbury

9 bedroom country house for sale in Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7TL, HR9 (rightmove.co.uk)

11-acre luxury eco country house in W.Sussex (UK), £3,975,000

On 24 April 2024

In award winning, Contemporary, estate, Europe, Horses, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, UK

An eco-friendly house can still be luxurious, with a swimming pool…

If you need your luxury but still worry at the cost the planet must pay for your comfort, Oaklands is the property you should start considering. This exceptional, sustainable ‘eco’ country house was built in 2022 to the seller’s bespoke design and combines comfort, style and sustainability. It’s also stunning to behold and live in, sitting on 11 acres of glorious English countryside.

The house was built in 2022 to the current owner’s high specification

The main house is subtle in its style, but will still prompt a ‘wow’ upon arrival. Step into the large, sleek reception hall that sets the open-plan flow of the ground floor off, gliding you onwards towards the multiple reception areas.

An impressive reception hall has the welcoming addition of a log burner

The hub of the house is the vast family room-dining room-kitchen combo, the whole area almost glowing as light surges in from multi-aspect windows to brighten this multi-purpose space.

Open-plan living and plentiful windows are used to create a comfortable family home

The kitchen is finished to an exceptional level (Porcelanosa cabinets, island and worktops are complemented by Miele appliances) and is well served with a utility room and wine cellar for keeping the washing and sloshing equipment tucked away in privacy.

The decor is stylish and carefully considered, such as this warming yet impressive dining room with patio doors onto a terrace

Formal meals will be taken in the dining room, which has patio doors to provide access outside to the terrace for warmer days and an eye-catching style within that would make it cosy on the cooler days.

Multiple reception rooms can be turned to different purposes for a new owner

A family room and a study, plus a boot room, complete the ample accommodation available to the occupants of the five bedrooms on the higher floors.

Spacious, comfortable bedrooms with spectacular views and modern amenities; glorious!

All five of the large bedrooms have spectacular views over the surrounding countryside, and two have balcony areas from which to relish it. Although all of the rooms come with en-suites for ease, comfort and convenience, you’ll spot the master by its larger size and eye-catching tub.

The tub-with-a-view is the show piece in the luxuriously-finished en-suites

The style and finish is just as exquisite and comfortable in the additional, completely standalone annex that comes with this property. There are two bedrooms, served by a comfortable living space and a kitchen, with a family bathroom on the higher floor to create a super additional living space for guests.

A standalone annex would be ideal for guests, relatives or visitors

If this annex becomes guest accommodation, they’ll enjoy the proximity to the beautiful swimming pool that sit just outside. The annex building itself also has a pool/wet room complete with changing facilities for swimmers.

The swimming pool is surrounded by sitting and dining terraces for maximising the splendor of the natural surroundings

The annex also has the property’s garage, with space for three cars and an EV charge point – you can’t live in an eco house and not have an EV! The house is powered by solar, courtesy of Solar PV panels, and equipped with air source heat pumps, with underfloor heating and wood-burning stoves across the ground floor of the main house.

The garage has space for three cars and is equipped with EV charging points

Even the pool is heated by solar gathered from the covering of the pool and sits within considerately-landscaped gardens and a paddock. There is a bee hive and a wood store to support your self-sufficient new life at Oaklands, and ample space on the land (10 acres in total) for equestrian facilities, a tennis court or lake if necessary permissions are sought.

The 10 acres has scope for equistrian facilities or a tennis court if desired

Oaklands sits in some of England’s finest landscape, close to the West Sussex village of Wineham. Cowfold, 2.5 miles way, is slightly larger with amenities and some restaurants, while more comprehensive shopping is available 6 miles away in Henfield.

This solar-powered beauty is both clever and comfortable, in an idyllic setting.

The nearest mainline station is at Haywards Heath (7.5 miles away) from where trains to London take around 40 minutes. London Gatwick Airport is 18 miles away and the house is within easy reach of the A24 and A/M23 motorways.

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Marketed by Savills, Haywards Heath

5 bedroom detached house for sale in Kent Street, Cowfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 (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)

8-bed Victorian splendour, Nottingham (UK), £2,550,000

On 27 March 2024

In estate, Europe, Historic, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, property, UK

Could Magdala Mount be your next home in Nottinghamshire?

If you’re seeking a home near Nottingham, there can be few more impressive yet luxuriously liveable than the Victorian house of Magdala Mount. It was built in the late 19th century within the beautiful conservation area and even hosted Edward VIII when he was Prince of Wales (he met his mistress for romantic weekends here!).

Feel like Victorian upper-crust from the moment you enter the impressive hallway

Leave the Porsche on the sweeping driveway and step into the grand and vast, oak-lined entrance hall (complete with open fireplace and stained glass window). The historic flourishes of the property have all been maintained and it would be easy to feel you’d stumbled into your favourite period drama..

The vast hallway has been turned into a comfortable reception room

The ground floor is divided between the large, impressive areas and more cosy, intimate spaces where different moments will find their joy. A real treasure is the hand-built kitchen, complete with a bay window and decorative high ceiling. This glorious space whispers of the past while fizzing with the future (modern conveniences galore).

Expect a better kitchen than the Victorians would have had

The kitchen has space for a table that would suit casual family meals, but those you want to impress (or intimidate) while surely be hosted in the splendid dining room, complete with multi-aspect windows and access out to the terraces. Another decorative ceiling add a sprinkle of majesty to make for a spectacular room for merry-making.

Dual-aspect windows make the dining room inviting during daylight and night

A must-have of every Victorian pad was the orangery or glass house, and this incredible specimen was built in 1908 by Foster and Pearson of Beeston (they built the glasshouses at Chatsworth too). It teems with plants and has an automatic irrigation system (that means no stress for you). This space is a superb spot for entertaining or chilling out, whether water or sunshine bounces off the walls and roof.

The orangery is a tall, comfortable space alive with plants and sunshine

The reception rooms keep on coming, with some exquisitely decorated living rooms and comfortable sitting areas that can serve as formal parlours or cosy TV rooms, depending on need. The choice is yours…if you buy this property.

With ornate ceilings and sumptuous furnishings, all the rooms are inviting places to be

As the modern owner of this house will probably have to spend a bit of time working, there is a stylish custom-built study to serve the purpose. It was created by Hammonds and has two individual work areas as well as direct access out into the garden (for when it all gets too much..).

The home office contains two areas of workers and direct access outside

If it really all gets too much, make a dash down the stairs to a vast wine cellar, where there is capacity for around 1,500 bottles, stored at optimal temperature (of course).

Bottles not included, unfortunately

When the toil or the entertaining is complete, householders can climb up the grand staircase to find an enormous landing area that leads off commodiously to the six bedrooms within this main house.

The landing upstairs is almost a room in itself and leads off to six bedrooms

The stellar master bedroom suite is something glorious to behold; vast, light and opulent, with all the luxurious comfort you’d want from a house this impressive. There is space for a seating area within the windows, allowing your days to start or end in contemplation of your wonderful garden.

The master bedroom is large and elegant, with an en-suite

The master suite has its own stylish bathroom, complete with a freestanding tub in the bay window. Don’t expect historic architecture here (thank goodness), as the bathrooms are modern, sleek and luxurious.

The modern bathrooms are definitely welcome in a historic house

To complete the master ‘package’ is an elegant dressing room amply fitted with wardrobes and drawers to keep clothing and accessories neat yet accessible.

Time to get shopping?

There are five more bedrooms in the main house, two of which get to boast of dressing rooms and en-suites, while the final three bedrooms share an sizeable family bathroom.

The bay windows in bedrooms provide superb views over the gardens

Houseguests can be catered for in glorious style on this property as there is a separate building kitted out for 2-4 people. The ‘Lodge’, adjacent to the main house and renovated to a similar standard, provides over 1,500 sq ft of living and sleeping space over two floors.

Utilities are hidden away from the kitchen to make life less cluttered

With a cosy cottage-style kitchen and comfortable living-dining room, plus two bedrooms and a large bathroom, the Lodge could also work as staff accommodation or let out as an additional income stream.

The Lodge is a self-sufficient accommodation that would suit staff or guests

Another superb addition to this property since the Victorians is the beautifully-designed pool house, complete with swimming pool and jacuzzi, alongside a shower and changing area.

The pool house makes generous use of windows to ensure the space feels bright and welcoming, opening into the garden

The space washes with light from vast windows and bifold doors can open to allow the leisure complex to spill out into the glorious grounds. Current owners have created a gym in the extra space around the pool, but this could also become a mini yoga ‘studio’, as suits the new owners.

There are various nooks for dining or lounging outside in the grounds

The pool house comes equipped with a small preparation kitchen with direct access to a BBQ area to make alfresco dining a breeze during the summer months.

The patios are served by a preparation kitchen and BBQ area outside

In addition to multiple terraces, patios and seating areas, the external delights continue throughout the landscaped gardens; it has been well tended and surges with life. Gardeners should enjoy getting their hands dirty in the shade of what is, surely, the most impressive residential property in the Nottingham area.

The house feels secluded, yet Nottingham city centre is just 1.5 miles away

Despite the impression of splendid isolation, the house is less than 2 miles from Nottingham train station where trains can be caught to London and other major cities including Derby, Birmingham and Manchester. East Midland Airport is around 15 miles away. Local amenities are a short walk away, including restaurants, pubs and some supermarkets, while central Nottingham is around 1.5 miles.

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Marketed by FHP Living, Nottingham

8 bedroom detached house for sale in Magdala Road, Mapperley Park , NG3 (rightmove.co.uk)

Luxury 10-bed Mykonos marvel (Greece), €12,000,000

On 20 March 2024

In Europe, Greece, island, luxury, Nature, seaview

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 beach for 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.

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10 bedroom villa for sale in Cyclades islands, Mykonos, Aleomandra, Greece (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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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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6 bedroom detached house for sale in Linksway, Northwood, HA6 (rightmove.co.uk)

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