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

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

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

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

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

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

An impressive stone staircase winds up the height of the house

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The property has five large bedrooms, all with charming views

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

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

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

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

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

And there’s a statement bathtub…thank goodness!

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

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

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

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

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

Buy a piece of history, albeit one finished luxuriously inside

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

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Marketed by Savills, Edinburgh

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

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

On 24 January 2024

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

Zetland House is a piece of real Warwickshire history

Warwick is famous for its magnificent castle and historic town centre packed with independent shops and eateries. There is now a rare chance to purchase a historic property right in the centre of the town that has been thoughtfully renovated, transforming a grade II listed former public house into a luxurious family home.

Four floors comprising 5,000 sq ft of space makes this ideal for a family

Situated in a prime spot in Warwick town centre, the townhouse covers four floors and provides over 5,000 sq ft of living space, all of which retains period features such as fireplaces, exposed timbers, high ceiling and sash windows.

The original door leads into a large, bright entrance hall

The oak-floored entrance hallway is accessed via the original front door and ushers you into the property, with a drawing room and study situated on this lower floor, the former with a stunning bay window.

The ground floor contains a study and this impressive drawing room

On the first floor is what will become the hub of family life: an impressive open-plan kitchen and diner with a breakfast area that opens into the surprisingly large rear garden. Eager cooks will welcome the contemporary, luxurious finish in the kitchen area, with marble worktops and integrated top-end appliances (including a Miele induction hob, dishwasher, Quooker tap, Miele coffee machine), not to mention the combi oven and two ovens.

Modern, stylish kitchen-diner dominates the first floor

Skylights, in addition to the bifold patio doors, allow this space to bathe in natural light and there is a seating area in a sunny patch that will surely become your venue for morning coffee or post-work cocktails.

Patio doors lead out onto a terrace and surprisingly large rear garden

Beside the open-plan kitchen area is a formal dining room, an ideal space for entertaining and placed in easy proximity to the food prep area and handy utility room. Period touches are celebrated in this room once again, with the exposed beams complemented by more modern finishes.

The formal dining room provides ample space for entertaining

Climbing up another flight of stairs leads on to to four of the six bedrooms, with the most impressive being the master suite. This is a suite to knock your socks off: a luxurious shower room off the large bedroom and a private staircase for accessing a dressing area and living room in the eaves.

Bedrooms are large and comfortable, with wooden beams and large windows

The remaining bedrooms are all generous in size. One bedroom has an en-suite and the remainder served by three large and gloriously-finished bathrooms. Vast bath tubs and powerful rain showers are available to provide all the washing options which may be preferred.

Not sure the pub patrons of old would recognise a bathroom like this..

Climb up to the top floor for the last two bedrooms, a bathroom and a versatile space which is currently in use as a games and cinema room. This arrangement could be ideal for teenaged children who would welcome their own space – far enough away to not disturb the parents!

A generous room at the top of the house is being used as a games/cinema room

Adults may find their fun in the basement of this property, where a suite of rooms are currently being used as a home gym, a pilates studio (with a shower) and a wine store, complete with a bar area as a nod to the original Zetland Arms.

The bar area and wine cellar are alongside the gym…adult fun!

Many townhouses lack sufficient outside space so it’s a bonus to find the large and beautifully-landscaped back garden, with views of the surrounding town and nearby St Mary’s Church. The lower courtyard with seating areas provides space for outside dining when the weather allows, before the steps transport up to the terraced lawn.

The modern extension opens onto a pretty courtyard for al-fresco dining

A serious part of the appeal of this property is location, situated on Church Street in the heart of historic Warwick town centre. The new owners may find legs are used more than wheels here, as within easy walking distance are the historic Warwick Castle and two charming parks (Priory Park and St Nicholas Park), as well as Warwick racecourse.

Former pub turned spacious, glorious family home – could it be your home?

Also walkable are some incredible schools, including Warwick Prep School, Warwick School, and King’s High School for Girls. The train station is also easy to access on foot and provides regular services to Birmingham and London.

By celebrating some authentic touches but modernising to a luxurious standard, the renovators have done a superb job with this property

Parking permits can be arranged and the car will get you to the motorway network quickly, with the M40 just 2 miles away. The closest international airport (Birmingham) is 24 miles away.

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

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Historic Regency seafront townhouse, Brighton (UK), £3,550,000

On 2 October 2023

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

Angel House was built in the 1820s but is now completely renovated for luxury living

The combination of historic significance and a prime maritime location – on the seafront in Brighton – will make this property irresistible to some. Add in glorious internal fixtures, fittings and furnishings and there are few reasons to not consider this outstanding grade-I listed town house.

The Regency-era, seafront houses are some of Brighton’s most historic – and what a spot to be built on!

Angel House was built in the 1820s and it’s one of the first properties designed by Regency architect, Charles Busby. It still retains many of the unique Regency decorative features that encapsulate the fashions of the era, albeit upgraded with all the modern conveniences we hope to find.

Multiple floors are connected via impressive staircases

Purchasing this house gives the new owner access to the upper ground floor and all of that comes above, with the lower ground level on a separate lease (with its own access), renovated to hold four flats.

There are many elegant receptions rooms, all of which have been finished to an impeccable standard

That being said, the new owner won’t feel shortchanged on space and rooms. There is a run of glorious reception rooms, from an opulent lounge and separate sitting area, to the impressive dining room, all of which are furnished in a regal style to retain the Regency style of its era.

The dining room simply begs to host fabulous dinner parties

The kitchen may look historical, but is equipped with all the modern convenience to make preparing meals for householders or guests a breeze. The area has room for others to sit and chat as the chef works away, with large windows washing the whole space with light.

No servants and cooks like the original owner would have relied on, but the beauty of the kitchen is some compensation

It’s a welcome addition to the house to have cosy sitting areas in addition to the grander reception rooms (a snug is a comfortable place to be a bit more informal) and there is a simple but impressive study that provides the ideal space for the home-worker.

Working from home is an option in this elegant study

Climb the stairs to find the bedrooms, starting with the impressive principal bedroom suite, where high ceilings and vast window imbue the room with a luxurious sense of space. The view is, as you would expect, utterly divine – the sea will tempt you out of bed each morning! There are four further double bedrooms, all of which are elegant in their furnishings and providing similar, magnificent views.

The master bedroom is large and impressive, although eyes will always be drawn to the horizon

In addition to the en-suite attached to the main bedroom there are two shower rooms and a bathroom for the household, all of which are surprisingly spacious compared to modern builds. Indeed one bathroom contains a chaise longue and a statement roll-top bath tub from where, of course, the sea can be admired.

There was certainly no scrimping on space in the bathroom in the Regency era!

While garden space is minimal (the beach is mere moments away, which is some consolation), there is access to a courtyard from the kitchen where a small party could gather for an al-fresco dining experience with the sounds of the sea.

Small courtyard provides the outside space, but the sea is just moments away

Angel House sits on Brunswick Terrace, within the Brunswick Town Conservation Area, and right on the seafront of Brighton beach. A few minutes from the property are various cafes, while within half a mile the bustle starts more fervently and there are more options for spending your money: coffee shops, supermarkets, restaurants and boutiques.

With reception rooms on the higher floors, the views become a real feature

Brighton Station is just 2 km away and provides services to London Victoria and London Bridge (journey time of around an hour). The train line goes via Gatwick airport for flying up and away.

There are plenty of reception rooms so new owners may like to add in another study or create designated play spaces for their children

Brighton brims with culture, art and history, with a reputation for being a quirky, contemporary space as well as retaining its classic British-seaside vibe. There is also an excellent choice of highly regarded state and independent schools, including Cardinal Newman, St Christopher’s prep school, Brighton College, Kings Brighton and Brighton and Hove High School (GDST) and Roedean.

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Marketed by Savills, Haywards Heath

5 bedroom terraced house for sale in Brunswick Terrace, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 (rightmove.co.uk)

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