Mary, Paul, Mel, Sue and a host of the nation’s best bakers are back, as The Great British Bake Off returned for its sixth series on Wednesday night. Ready, steady, bake: OnTheMarket.com looks at five homes with beautiful kitchens.
Since the hit BBC show started five years ago, it is now watched in an extraordinary 200 countries, with 20 of those making their own version of the programme. WI membership has soared and book clubs have been replaced with cake clubs. Baking has never been more fashionable and celebrated and having a worthy kitchen in which to do it just makes the process more fun.
Balfour Mews, Mayfair, London (£27,500,000 Knight Frank, Mayfair)
Elegant design: The tasteful colour scheme gives this house a dignified look
The kitchen is situated on the raised ground floor at the front of the house and offers plenty of space
Deceptively large for a mews house and with well-balanced accommodation throughout, 10 Balfour Mews would be perfectly suited to a family. The kitchen is situated on the raised ground floor at the front of the house and offers plenty of space in a beautiful setting for any budding baker, but take care of the plush surrounding furniture! The house has eight generous bedrooms – the master bedroom overlooks the private courtyard – five bathrooms and a stunning drawing room. Its four windows, which span the front of the house, allow for plenty of natural light and help create a delightful airy space for entertaining. Other features include a west-facing courtyard, lush garden, and useful garage with room for two cars, and a gym.
The Manor House, Farningham, Dartford, Kent (Offers in the region of £3,950,000 Savills, Sevenoaks)
Perfect for culinary creations: The main kitchen is finished to a high standard
Cottage kitchen: The grounds hold three cottages, all with extra accommodation and storage
Bakers can go the extra mile with this property, as along with the main manor house kitchen, there are a further three kitchens in each of the cottages dotted around the grounds. All of the kitchens offer something different and residents can choose from modern bespoke to open plan or traditional farmhouse style. One of the cottage kitchens has a striking feature brick fireplace. Once your buns are in the oven, make your way to the tennis court or gym for a workout, to the beautiful walled garden for a walk or to the pool for a swim. The Manor House itself has six bedrooms and is full of character, with custom-made fitted bookshelves and elegant fireplaces. For those who require access to the capital, London’s Canary Wharf is just 18 miles away, and there are a couple of mainline railways nearby.
St Marys Road, Huyton (£599,950 Arnold & Phillips Estate Agents, Omskirk)
Immaculate: The kitchen is very well designed
Colourful: The kitchen design adds a burst of colour to the property
Resting in a desirable location, residents will be able to cook with colour in this property. On a private plot, this attractive detached seven-bedroom house has been finished to an exacting standard, with stylish décor and quality fittings and finishes. The beautiful Victorian period house extends over 1,800 sq. ft. and boasts high ceilings, marble floors and an impressive feature staircase. Outside is a brilliant space for enjoying the British summer or entertaining friends, with a barbecue area, comfy seating and a hot tub. There is also ample space for parking in the gravelled forecourt.
Whins Farm, Prestwick, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Guide price of £499,995 Dobsons, Ponteland)
Clean and sleek: The granite worktops add a smart finish
Modern: The kitchen is stylish and makes for a comfortable place to cook
Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life with this next property. The two/three bedroom accommodation is a converted barn, meaning the whole property is open plan, which creates a spacious feel throughout. Each bedroom has an en-suite and the master also has a dressing room. The property has some standout features, including a 30 ft. vaulted ceiling with exposed beam work, solid oak flooring and a trendy mezzanine level. The garden features a lovely seating area to enjoy the surroundings, as well as views of the open countryside.
Manor Place, Haymarket, Edinburgh (£4,500 pcm (£1,038 pw) Ben Property, Edinburgh)
Spacious: The kitchen is big with plenty of room for cooking and entertaining
Roomy: The dining area of the perfect place to sample fine cooking
A truly stunning property, this four-bedroom townhouse is available to rent, after having just been newly refurbished. It is found in Edinburgh’s pretty West End, a highly sought after district and one of the city’s hidden gems. Residents will have access to all of the area’s stylish boutiques, much loved pubs and reasonably priced restaurants. The house offers generous, Georgian style accommodation in a beautiful location surrounded by some of Edinburgh’s finest properties. One of its standout features is the beautiful fully fitted kitchen, which has top of the range integrated appliances, making baking a stress-free affair. One of its standout features is the beautiful fully fitted kitchen, which has top of the range integrated appliances, and an authentic Bake Off oven, making baking a stress free affair. The kitchen leads onto a spacious drawing room, which combined with the kitchen makes for a great living space or area for entertaining.
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