_Edwardian elegance to a Highland havens: our top properties of the month
Edwardian elegance to a Highland havens: our top properties of the month
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Go inside our most popular properties of the month, in locations spanning Devon to Scotland.
As we head towards the end of British summertime, the most popular homes on our Instagram this month celebrate outdoor living.
Our six standout homes span the UK – from Devon to the Scottish Highlands – and feature magnificent gardens set within idyllic landscapes with grand interiors to match.
9 bedroom house in Barrow Gurney, Bristol
Guide price: £2,750,000
This regal, Grade II* listed manor house, known as Barrow Court, dates back to the 12th century when it was a Benedictine nunnery. In the 1970s, the estate was divided into seven separate dwellings. This property is the principal part of the main house.
Inside, there’s a wonderful mix of grand entertaining spaces and restrained rooms suited for family living, plus 9 good-sized bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
There are beautiful period features throughout, including decorative friezes, ornate stone and wooden fireplaces, plasterworks of Gothic and Renaissance motifs, a first floor chapel and a beautiful Jacobean staircase.
The gardens, also Grade II listed, are a work of art. Within 4.25 acres, there are immaculately maintained terraces, pavilions and a notable obelisk pillar. Beyond the formal gardens is a magnificent Arboretum with a substantial collection of mature trees, including Katsura, Cypresses, Judas and Gingko.
8 bedroom house in Haslemere, Surrey
Guide price: £6,500,000
There's a lot to love about this magnificent Victorian country house, known as Thursley Hall. The 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom home is wonderfully private, with breathtaking views across the Polecat Valley and The South Downs. Yet, it's also conveniently located for the A3, offering quick access to Guilford and Portsmouth.
The property itself dates back to around 1884 and is finished to exacting standards, seamlessly blending period details with modern comforts, including a light-filled gym, plush cinema room and indoor swimming pool.
There are several outbuildings within its 2.7 acres, including a self-contained, 2 en-suite bedroom garden flat, an ideal space for staff or guests.
16 bedroom house in Nethy Bridge, Highland
Offers in excess of £3,000,000
This elegant, fully refurbished Highland country house is set within exceptionally private grounds and offers awe-inspiring views of the Cairngorms.
Approached via a tree-lined driveway that leads to a pleasingly symmetrical façade, the substantial home is adorned with astragal windows, elegant columns and stone gazebos.
Inside you’ll find Adam-style marble fireplaces, intricate plasterwork and beautiful timber floors. With 16 bedrooms, including a guest/staff wing and separate guest cottages, the house offers both grandeur and comfort.
6 bedroom house in Dartmeet, Yelverton, Devon
Guide price: £4,950,000
In the heart of Dartmoor National Park lies this meticulously presented Edwardian family home. The property also offers two cottages, garaging for 10 vehicles and expansive gardens spread across 9.22 acres.
Its arts and crafts architectural style offers generous space, high ceilings, and elegant reception rooms, including a light-filled ballroom.
With a history dating back to 1893, this estate has been lovingly renovated, featuring hand-crafted windows, polished granite floors and bespoke oak panelling.
10 bedroom house in Maidenhead, Berkshire
Guide price: £5,250,000
Enjoy the very best of riverside living at Little Fishery House, a stunning residence set within beautifully maintained private river gardens.
Built in 1908, this Edwardian-style house offers ample character and charm, with a galleried reception hall, generous reception rooms and an expansive kitchen/breakfast room.
Residents can enjoy views of the River Thames from the principal bedroom suite, or head out on the water for river adventures via the home’s 84ft mooring.
5 bedroom house in Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Guide price: £6,500,000
Lyddon House is an exquisite country estate set in 48 acres of lush grounds. A mid-19th century farmhouse transformed into a beautiful family home, this property delivers on spacious rooms, tall windows and an abundance of natural light.
The long, central reception hall leads to several reception rooms, including a stunning drawing room and a well-appointed kitchen. With a converted mill, indoor swimming pool and extensive enchanting gardens, this estate is a true haven.
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