Fantasy House Hunt: Grand Properties with Lush Lawns Across England and Scotland
Embark on a visual journey through some of the most enchanting homes currently on the market in England and Scotland, each boasting expansive, luscious lawns and rich historical narratives. This collection spans from a former Georgian hospital in the Scottish Borders to a converted greenhouse in the Kent countryside, offering a glimpse into unique living spaces that blend heritage with modern comfort.
Hawkhurst, Kent: A Converted Greenhouse Estate
Nestled within the High Weald National Landscape near Cranbrook, this property originated as the greenhouse of the old Lillesden country estate, constructed in 1850. Converted into a two-level home two decades ago, it features a courtyard entrance leading to a hall, a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, and a kitchen-dining room. Steps ascend to a living room separated by a low brick wall, while a second bedroom opens onto a sunken garden. The surrounding gardens include a large western lawn and a southern flower walk, priced at £650,000 through The Modern House.
Kelso, Borders: Historic Georgian Townhouse
Located in Kelso, a historic town 44 miles from Edinburgh and 24 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed, this property is renowned for its abbey ruins, castle, and cobbled square. The old dispensary hospital has been transformed into a grand townhouse with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The Georgian design includes a large kitchen that steps up into dining and living areas, complemented by a neat, south-facing garden with a rectangular lawn bordered by a pebbled pathway and a gate to the Tweed riverside walk. It is listed at £750,000 by Rettie.
Sutton Benger, Wiltshire: Charming Old Farmhouse
Just off the high street of a picturesque village with one restaurant and pub, this old farmhouse sits on 0.1 hectares of land, featuring lawns at both the front and back—ideal for sports and garden games. The ground floor offers a large kitchen-diner with double doors to the outside, a sitting room, and a snug, study, and utility room. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms span the first and second floors, priced at £995,000 through Knight Frank.
Middleton Tyas, North Yorkshire: Stone-Built Detached Home
Part of the boutique Copperfield Park development on the village edge, The Hurworth is a five-bedroom, detached, stone-built property set in 4.5 hectares of private parkland. It includes a triple garage, garden studio, panelled walls, and double glass doors opening from the snug to the gardens. Surrounded by hiking, cycling, and horse-riding trails, it is near Middleton Lodge with its spa, hotel, and restaurant, listed at £1.35 million by Savills.
Bampton, Devon: Secluded Walled Garden Retreat
On the outskirts of the village, The Walled Garden is accessed via a private lane and surrounded by mature trees. This one-bedroom property features a main living space with stainless steel kitchen units opposite a wall of windows, exposed brick and stone walls with underfloor heating and wood-burning stoves. The garden includes a large greenhouse, a pond, and a lawn leading to a separate studio, priced at £995,000 through The Modern House.
