Home is where the heart is, and as Valentine’s Day rolls around, love is in the air. For those longing for a special place to call their own this season, we’ve scoured the UK for 10 of the prettiest homes that are bound to make you fall head over heels…
1. Dunton Bassett, Leicestershire, 5 bedrooms
Lunnon House is a stunning Grade II Listed Georgian property, built circa 1750. The property is set over three floors and has been lovingly renovated and extended by the current owners to create a beautiful modern dwelling offering luxury accommodation throughout. The home benefits from mature sweeping gardens to the front and side which include its own spinney and can be accessed from two separate private driveways all of which sit in just over 2 acres and is surrounded by beautiful open countryside. This idyllic setting is nothing short of a fairy tale.
2. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, 10 bedrooms
This stunning Grade I Listed country residence dates back to the 14th century and comprises seven reception rooms, 10 bedrooms, eight bathrooms, three cloakrooms, two guest cottages, a gymnasium/spa, two double garages, a workshop, private parking for around 10 cars, and superb mature gardens extending to approximately 1.5 acres.
3. Cosham, Hampshire, 5 bedrooms
Winton House is a house for all seasons with rooms with a view, this beautifully presented home offers a touch of luxury to family life and an excellent place to entertain. There are views from the front across the City of Portsmouth towards the Solent and at the back over fields and farmland towards the South Downs. You are perfectly positioned to relax after a long day at work, yet also close to motorway, train and even ferry links for commuting and pleasure.
4. Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, 6 bedrooms
Laurel Hill sits majestically within its own 15 acres of beautifully kept grounds including a large pond, orchard, meadows and woodland. This home is perfect for anyone looking for a large home with ‘work from home’ potential and easy access to town, beaches and open countryside, whilst the location of the property is ideal for those wanting to walk dogs on their own property or keep other types of animals. Key features include equestrian facilities and a large spring fed pond.
5. Wendover, Buckinghamshire, 5 bedrooms
The Grange is a splendid Grade II Listed five-bedroom property dating back to the 1600s. The house sits proudly on a 0.57-acre plot in an enviable position at the heart of a thriving village and has been lovingly restored by the present owners over the last 20 years to enhance the original architectural integrity of the house. The property boasts many attractive period features including a Georgian wing, many original fireplaces, beautiful cornicing and sash windows with shutters. In addition to the main accommodation, there are self-contained quarters on the top floor and an annexe with independent access.
6. Belgravia, London, 4 bedrooms
Located in the heart of Belgravia, this distinguished low-built house is set over three floors with a lift, two spacious reception rooms, four double bedrooms and four bathrooms. Distinctly different from the traditional early Victorian townhouses in the area, this beautiful house is situated in one of the quieter residential parts of Belgravia and benefits from spacious interiors throughout.
7. Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, 6 bedrooms
A remarkable six-bedroom Victorian mansion house, boasting a number of reception rooms to the lower and upper ground floor, an extraordinary carriage driveway and beautifully landscaped gardens equating to an overall plot of 3 acres. From al fresco dining to cosying up in the spectacular cinema room, dreamy date nights are right at the doorstep of this home.
8. Eldesborough, Buckinghamshire, 7 bedrooms
This remarkable and characterful private residence with superb ancillary accommodation in the form of the Windmill, offers numerous outbuildings and a mixture of gardens, grounds, pasture and woodland, approximately 23.39 acres in total. Edlesborough Mill also boasts a Millpond, 3 further ponds and approximately 0.75 miles of the River Ouzel. With romantic views and boundless lands to explore – What’s not to love?
9. Bovey Tracey, Devon, 7 bedrooms
Wolleigh House is undoubtedly one of Bovey Tracey's finest country homes. It is incredibly private, has a wonderful outlook and beautiful accommodation throughout. Built in 1891 for Henry Tanner Ferguson, a railway engineer, Wolleigh House remained in family ownership for a large part of the last century. The property benefits from its own land covering 43.8 acres, comprising landscaped gardens, pasture fields and woodland. The current owners purchased the property in 2011 and with the help of a renowned interior design firm, Ashton House, they embarked upon a transformation resulting in a beautiful, welcoming and comfortable home.
10. Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 8 bedrooms
This enchanting 17th century family residence has been lovingly restored and modernised over the years whilst maintaining a wealth of character and charm of times gone by. The Grade II Listed property benefits from stained glass windows leading onto the main reception hall, a number of reception rooms on the ground floor catering for every occasion, 2 acres of land and a separate coach house.
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