Fancy living in your own palace?
Here are some grand properties where you’ll find yourself as close to royalty as it’s possible to be.
1. Kensington
This grand Georgian house in the Royal Borough’s Holland Street, W8, is a stone’s throw from Kensington Palace and it’s Grade II listed. Inside, the four storey house has been beautifully interior designed with a Georgian feel and extended to create a spacious and stylish home. There are three bedrooms and four receptions plus a decked roof terrace and ample storage space. It’s for sale at a princely £4.75m with Winkworth Kensington 020 77271500.
2. Westminster
The Corinthia Residences Whitehall are very close to St James Park, The Mall and Buckingham Palace, and this impressive two bedroom apartment would make a fantastic rental for anyone looking for a brush with royalty. The fifth floor lateral apartment has an ultra modern feel and is perfectly designed for elegant entertaining. With spectacular ceiling heights and grand dimensions, the apartment has a state of the art home automation system to control lighting, heating, audio and blinds. Residents can access concierge services at the next door Corinthia Hotel as well as its spa and restaurants. It’s available for rent at £14,000 per week with Winkworth Westminster 020 7240 3337.
3. Windsor
With views over Royal Windsor Racecourse, this lodge on the Racecourse Marina is a great buy for someone who wants to explore the Thames by boat. It could make a good holiday let too. With open-plan free-flowing rooms and lots of natural light throughout, it’s a spacious and comfortable space. There’s a hot tub on the terrace and access to the marina is convenient for boat-owners. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as private parking for two cars and the lodge is for sale with Winkworth Bagshot 01276 402229 for £499,995.
4. Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, not far from the King’s home at Highgrove, is a palatial contemporary home in the pretty village of Lockeridge, just outside Marlborough. It has an impressive driveway and an equally impressive entrance hall, leading to an open plan living area that has separate areas for living room, dining room and kitchen. There’s a dramatic central wood burning stove and views to the vast garden from all angles – and there’s even an indoor pool. The house has four bedrooms and is on the market at Winkworth Marlborough 10672 552777 for £1.25m.
5. Greenwich
In Greenwich, the site of the Royal Naval College was once Greenwich Palace, the birthplace of Henry VIII. Nearby is a showstopping family home that has come on to the market for the first time in 40 years, in Mycenae Road SE3. It’s a detached house on a vast plot and its mature garden feels like a private woodland. Inside there’s a large, dual-aspect sitting room as well as a conservatory and four bedrooms. It is on the list at Winkworth Blackheath 020 8852 0999 priced at £1.75m.