If you crave a little grandeur, take a peek at the latest historic homes to hit the market. Here are seven of our favourite properties from across London, the country and the coast.
1. Leamington Road Villas, London
Sitting on a tree-lined street in the heart of Notting Hill, this six-bedroom property was built during the Victorian expansion of the London underground. These days, it delights as a family home where natural light illuminates period elegance across four floors, featuring sash windows, decorative cornicing, high ceilings and marble mantlepieces. Through the kitchen’s French doors, discover 45 feet of garden, including a separate studio flat with a kitchen and bathroom.
This property is currently on the market with Winkworth Notting Hill on 020 7727 3227.
2. Holland Street, London
For a quiet spot in Kensington, enjoy the interior design of this Grade II listed Georgian terraced house. Across the reception room, family room and three bedrooms, a historic charm is combined with contemporary features, including striking floor-to-ceiling windows. The effect is a home that’s as interesting as it is comfortable, all the way to the large decked terrace for some al fresco dining before you hit the fashionable bars and cafes of Kensington High Street.
This property is currently on the market with Winkworth Knightsbridge on 020 7727 1500.
3. Catherington, Hampshire
What sets this Grade II, six-bedroom farmhouse apart is its contemporary feel. Light fills the three floors of almost 5,000 square feet, from the vaulted kitchen to the comfortable bedrooms with fireplaces and window shutters. Meanwhile, the 0.8-acre grounds boast a heated swimming pool and a self-contained cottage for friends and family to stay.
This property is currently on the market with Winkworth Petersfield on 01730 267274.
4. Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk
How about a 17th-century farmhouse? Between the 1.7 acres of land and the upmarket interior, this Grade II listed, four-bedroom property has much to tempt. Explore the well-proportioned rooms, featuring wooden beams and fireplaces, before considering the one-bedroom annexe which can be used as a holiday let for extra income. As for the setting, a 15-minute stroll along a path takes you to the sandy beach.
This property is currently on the market with Winkworth Eaten on 01603 324466.
5. Rye, East Sussex
History buffs will bask in this Grade II listed property that blends an early 16th-century building with a Georgian façade, including an unusual gabled rear elevation and a vaulted medieval cellar. Yes, there are plenty of period features, not least the panelled reception hall divided by glazed doors with exposed timber framing, a Georgian curved display cupboard and oak floorboards. And in the secluded garden? A stone-paved terrace leads to mature climbing plants and a brick garden store.
This property is currently on the market with Winkworth Canterbury on 01227 456645.
6. Barnstaple, Devon
A rich history fills this Grade II six-bedroom property, set in around 14 acres of unspoilt greenery. The gardens have historically been open to the public, who enjoyed cream teas while taking in the artfully designed landscapes, including the ‘borrowed view’ of a scenic hill through a circular frame set in a boundary hedge, as featured on the cover of the RHS magazine. The property’s interior is equally appealing, with a bespoke traditional farmhouse-style kitchen and a snug warmed by a wood-burning stove in an inglenook fireplace.
This property is currently on the market with Winkworth Farnham on 01252 733042
7. Brighton, East Sussex
Regency architecture is the hero of this property: a four-bedroom home in central Brighton. Built in 1823 by sought-after architects Charles Busby and Amon Wilds, Richmond House stands among the city’s finest architectural heritage. Thanks to a careful renovation, the period features are paired with modern comforts, including underfloor heating, an open-floor kitchen overlooking the private garden, and a cinema.
This property is currently on the market with Winkworth Brighton & Hove on 01273 772 175.
