Words: Charlie Gardiner-Hill
The priciest pads, the most impressive country estates and family homes with views to kill fought it out to make it onto this list. Quite simply, this is the most magnificent collection of land, bricks and mortar that money can buy. They are in fact, so beautiful, that we expect they’ll be gone before long, so if you’re fortunate enough to have especially deep pockets, then it’s time to get on the phone to your wealth manager.
Hamilton Terrace, St. John’s Wood, London | £32,000,000
For double the GDP of Papa New Guinea, you could pick up this 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom period townhouse and make it into the family home which would have your children’s friend’s green with envy. It is humbly described as having ‘leisure’ facilities, which really means it comes with an underground swimming pool coupled with a steam room and luxurious massage parlour, and that leads out onto a tree-lined garden (pictured). Perfection constructed.
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One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, SW1 | £64,999,950
It’s hard to believe that anyone could feasibly ask nearly £65m for a flat, but the penthouse of this development sold for £140m and, as we’re often reminded, location is everything. And this 10,000sq. ft. 5 bedroom flat is as perfectly positioned, sandwiched between London’s serene Hyde Park and exclusive Knightsbridge neighbourhood. The lucky owner will have the concierges, porters and chefs of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (which is connected by an underground tunnel) at his or her beck and call, night and day. As well as having access to all of the hotel’s extensive and world-class leisure facilities.
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Tangley Estate, Hampshire | Price on application
When we think of the quintessential English property, we think of a magnificent country house sitting amidst hundreds of acres of rolling green fields. This is such a property, and if the 8 bedroom suites aren’t ample enough to accommodate your guests, they can have a house to themselves and stay in one of the 500 acre estates’ 10 houses and cottages. With a shoot, working farm, indoor pool and party barn (just in case things get out of hand), this country house has it all. And if you’re wondering about the price tag, it’s rumoured to be north of £15m.
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Belle Vue House, London | Price on application
Although we don’t know the exact price, once you’ve finished reading the illustrious history of this property, you’ll understand why it deserves to be on this list. The house was built in 1777 on the original grounds of Beaufort House, the London home of the Duke of Beaufort, on Cheyne Walk, which has long been an artist’s haven, with illustrious previous inhabitants such as famed English painter, Turner. Belle Vue is no exception, pre-Raphaelite painter William Bell Scott lived here, as did the British statesman and novelist, Benjamin Disraeli during one of his terms as Prime Minister. The 8,436 sq. ft. building houses 4 bedrooms with breathtaking views over the River Thames, that feature an ancient mulberry tree set in the foreground, at the centre of the houses’ garden.
The Palace View Penthouse, 73 St. James’ Street, London | £12,000,000
As far as views go, they don’t come much better than this, and although there is only 25 years left on the leasehold of this property, they’d be worth every penny. From the wraparound penthouse balcony, you can look straight out over Green Park towards London’s historic landmarks or behind you and down to the hustle and bustle of Mayfair below. There are also 4 double bedrooms and a beautiful Balthaup kitchen, so you can entertain in style.
Loch Craignish, Argyll and Bute, UK | Offers over £2,500,000
At first glance it might be surprising to see such a relatively cheap property on this list, but given Eilean Righ’s extraordinarily remote location on the stunning coast line of Argyll, £2,500,000 is an equally extraordinary price tag. But on further inspection it’s easy to see why this private island with surrounding loch, two houses, a helicopter hangar, boat house, private beaches, sea fishing and planning permission for 260 acres of land, is one of the most sought-after non London properties currently on sale.
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Laverstoke Lane, Hampshire | £10,000,000
The first of the new build country houses on this list, Freefolk House is cunningly split into a wing for day-to-day living, a formal wing and a leisure and utility wing on which no expense has been spared. Although we’re not normally swayed but swanky new build projects this one has been done tastefully and the elegant principal entrance and humbly gravelled drive are examples of how understated the developer wanted the house to be. The dramatic and unspoilt countryside views make this 7 bedroom house hard to resist, and although it only has 50 acres of land, you’ll be spending all your time on the tennis court anyway.
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Camp End Road, St George’s Hill, Surrey | £9,950,000
This is another new build but instead of a rural setting this mansion house can be found within the exclusive St. George’s private estate. There is almost no land but the extensive and expensive interior should make up for it, as well as the world renowned golf course down the road. There is underfloor heating and mood lighting throughout and the 1,000 bottle wine cellar is just one example of the sheer scale you can expect to find once you step inside.
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Cannon Place, Hampstead, London | £32,000,000
This is the only listed property on our list (they are normally cheaper than their non-listed counterparts) and the first in Hampstead, the leafy London suburb so popular with both celebrities and old money aristocrats. It is one of London’s finest and most imposing period homes dating back to 1730, it boasts 6 bedrooms and 3 floors of beautifully maintained and restored interiors. For dog walkers and running enthusiasts it is also just a short walk to Hampstead Heath.
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