On Valentine’s Day, why not imagine yourself in one of these romantic retreats?
1. Lewes
With its slightly wonky layout, quirky shops and fascinating history, Lewes is a romantic, old-fashioned town near the south coast. Its homes are mostly small and cosy cottages or stylish townhouses and the town has a bohemian, romantic feel. This Grade II listed house in Albion Street has a secret walled garden with a charming feel, while inside the house there’s a library, a stylish yellow-walled sitting room with a fire and four bedrooms. It’s listed at £1.15m with Winkworth Lewes 01273 471 471.
2. Dartmouth
This 400 year old stone cottage in Dartmouth, Devon is tucked away down a small lane, yet very close to the coastal path. It’s a secluded romantic hideaway just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Stoke Fleming with its lively village pub. The house has three bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, a snug, a mature garden and lots of character; it’s for sale with Winkworth Dartmouth 01803 832288 for £495,000.
3. Putney
What’s more romantic than a fairytale castle? This dream-like home in Putney has all the grandeur of a remote castle, complete with triple height ceilings, a sweeping staircase and enough entertaining space for a vast ball. With seven bedrooms and a vast garden, the house is for sale at £5.95m with Winkworth Putney 020 8788 9295 – and for the ultimate romantic appeal, there’s even a large flowering wisteria covering part of the exterior.
4. Shoreditch
If you like to lie on the roof and gaze at the stars, then this Shoreditch apartment is for you. The sensational penthouse apartment in a Victorian warehouse building offers more than 2,200 sqft of lateral space plus a private roof terrace. The three bedroom flat in Shepherdess Walk N1 is available for rent with Winkworth Islington 020 7354 2480 for £6,500 per month.
5. Bath
Imagine yourself a Jane Austen heroine in this beautiful Georgian building in Bath. A first floor apartment in Grade II listed Bladud Buildings in the centre of town has lots of period features, high ceilings and generous proportions, plus two bedrooms and lovely views over the Bath skyline. It’s for sale with Winkworth Bath 01225 829000 for £420,000.
6. Tunbridge Wells
This unusual detached house in picturesque Tunbridge Wells is crying out for a new owner to refurbish it. The property has great bones and lots of character; with some imagination it could be a beautiful home for someone who sees its romantic potential. With four bedrooms laid out over four floors on a hill and a south-facing rear garden, the house in Mount Ephraim Road is well-located for the centre of town. It’s for sale with Winkworth Tunbridge Wells 01892 519600 for £830,000.