The most extraordinary property sales in the UK in 2025

The UK is home to some of the most diverse and impressive properties in the world - as this list attests. And at Knight Frank, we have the privilege of advising on some of the country’s most significant transactions. Here, we step inside a selection of the exceptional properties sold over the past year.

The Bowland Estate, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1

Guide price £35,000,000

Extending to 8,000 acres, the Bowland Estate is among Scotland’s most important landholdings and represents one of the year’s most significant rural sales. At its heart sits Bowland House, originally built as a hunting lodge for the Archbishop of St Andrews. This Grade II-listed Tudor-Gothic mansion was constructed between 1813 and 1815 to designs by the celebrated Scottish architect James Gillespie Graham. The principal house forms just one element of a vast and diverse estate, which also includes multiple residential properties including a gate lodge, five cottages and residential accommodation across six working farmsteads.

Princes Gate, Knightsbridge, London, SW7

Guide price £28,000,000

Set on one of London’s most prestigious addresses, equidistant between Knightsbridge and Kensington and enjoying uninterrupted views across Hyde Park, this substantial Grade II-listed townhouse is exceptional in both scale and provenance. Built in the late 1840s by architect Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, the house has been home to numerous prominent figures over the centuries. Extending to over 16,000 sq ft, the property is arranged across a ground floor, lower ground floor and four upper floors, and benefits from a private south-facing terrace leading onto some of central London’s finest communal gardens.

Woodlawn, Surrey, East Road, St George's Hill, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

Guide price £22,950,000

Internationally recognised as one of the UK’s most exclusive private estates, St George’s Hill offers an unrivalled combination of privacy, security and connectivity, just 24 miles from central London. Woodlawn exemplifies contemporary country living, designed by renowned architect Julian Bicknell and executed by the highly regarded Royalton team. This ambassadorial residence brings a bespoke approach, combining exceptional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art leisure amenities, including a swimming pool, spa and gym.

Apartment at Clarges Mayfair, 6-12 Clarges Street, London, W1J

Guide price £15,000,000

Demonstrating the enduring appeal of London’s prime residential developments, this outstanding 3,300 sq ft apartment overlooking Green Park attracted multiple bids from international buyers. Located within Clarges Mayfair, a landmark development by British Land and designed by acclaimed architectural practice Squire & Partners, the apartment offers refined contemporary living in a world-class location. Residents benefit from an exceptional suite of amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, 25-metre swimming pool, sauna and steam room, as well as a private cinema.

The Ballamanaugh Estate, Sulby, Isle of Man, IM7

Guide price £17,750,000

Spanning 932 acres, Ballamanaugh Estate is one of the Isle of Man’s finest country estates, set on an island celebrated for its quality of life, mild climate and outstanding outdoor pursuits. The estate’s extensive woodland and valleys provide significant sporting opportunities, including salmon and trout fishing along the River Sulby. At its centre stands the principal residence, originally built in 1937 by Sir Mark and Lady Collett. Over the past two decades, the house has been comprehensively renovated and restored, resulting in the exceptional home it is today.