With summer approaching, it’s time to revive interest in the garden.
A good garden functions as an outdoor room for several months of the year, adding extra living space and creating a valuable spot in which to enjoy the outdoors. It doesn’t have to be enormous – though sweeping lawns, mature trees and even swimming pools can be wonderful – but it does have to be considered. Given a bit of attention, a small urban patio can be transformed into an open air dining room, and a few planters can add colour and life to even the dullest space. Here are five properties from the current market that are blessed with beautiful outdoor spaces.
1. Barnes
This impressive period detached house in Barnes has a beautifully landscaped mature garden with a large and well-kept lawn, plus a paved dining area – and there’s a heated spa pool too. Inside, the house has lots of entertaining space in three reception tooms and views over lovely Barnes Common, along with seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a large conservatory and a separate annexe too. Located in Vine Road, SW13, it’s on the market with Winkworth Barnes 020 8255 0088 for £6.375m.
2. Suffolk
This delightful cottage in Suffolk has not just one but two gardens. At the back of the house is a large courtyard, with a covered area housing an oven for outdoor cooking – a little path takes you from here to the main garden, laid to lawn with lots of planting in the borders and a useful shed. There’s even a vegetable patch. The house is lovely too, cosy and characterful with exposed beams, fireplaces and original features, plus three bedrooms and a great village location. The property in Wrentham, Beccles is on the books at Winkworth Southwold 01502 723 007 priced at £450,000.
3. Notting Hill
Every inch comes at a premium in Notting Hill and the owners of this two bedroom apartment in Aldridge Road Villas, W11 have made excellent use of their outdoor space. There’s a lovely garden, with lots of room for seating and planting – and there’s also an attractive garden studio, ideal for anyone working from home (it even has its own WC). The apartment has two spacious bedrooms and a large open plan kitchen/reception room with concertina doors onto the garden. It’s priced at £1.395m with Winkworth Notting Hill 020 7727 3227.
4. Marlborough
There aren’t many thatched cottages remaining in Marlborough, which makes this Grade 11 listed one pretty special. On the market for the first time in more than 50 years, this dreamy cottage is in the heart of the town and has four bedrooms and a cosy living room, plus a very well-maintained garden with lots of flowers and a large lawn. The house is listed with Winkworth Marlborough 01672 552 777 at £450,000.
5. Ramsgate
Harbour House is a landmark house in the Ramsgate Conservation Area. Built in 1875, it’s a spectacular house, divided into three apartments and overlooking the historic Royal Harbour. You can see France in the distance from an impressive private terrace accessed from the kitchen, and the terrace railings are Grade II listed. There’s a separate, enclosed sunny garden at the front of the house too, planted with lots of care and attention. It’s a fantastic building with lots of potential and fabulous outdoor space, for sale with Winkworth Canterbury 01227 456645 for £1.95m.