For property hunters looking for something a little different, OnTheMarket.com reveals five architecturally interesting properties with unique features and artistic qualities.
1. Glebe Place, Chelsea, London (Guide price of £5,450,000 Knight Frank, Chelsea)
Double volume: The living room is vast and full of colour
Former life: This property used to be an artists’ studio
Unique: Glebe Place has a roof terrace and garden
A unique area in itself, the properties aligning Glebe Place are an assortment of former artists’ studios and quirky terraced houses. Situated just south of Chelsea’s King’s Road, this one-bedroom property certainly ticks the box for location and with its eye-catching interiors, high standard finish and two outdoor spaces, this really would be a superb place to live.
2. Princes Mews, London (£3,600,000 Strutt & Parker, Notting Hill)
Eye-catching: The staircase is the stand-out feature in this property
Stylish: The design of the property oozes sophistication
Dinner with a view: The open-plan dining room is overlooked by an intricate window
Situated on a picturesque cobbled mews is this very well thought out three-bedroom property with striking exposed brickwork featuring throughout. Winding its way around the four floors, its eye-catching staircase is the focal point of this property. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the lower floor includes a media room and guest bedroom, with an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe.
3. North Bar Within, Beverley, East Riding, Yorkshire (Price available on application, Quick & Clarke, Beverley)
Versatile: The Bar House is believed to be the only Grade I listed building in Beverley
Grand entrance: The hallway’s walls are painted in an opulent red
Ornate: The master bedroom is very spacious and has an Adam style fireplace
One of the most architecturally and historically significant properties in Beverley, The Bar House is believed to be the only grade I listed private residence in this historic market town. This stunning abode is a work of art and in fact, at one point the artists Fred and Mary Dawson Elwell lived there, with some of their famous paintings depicting views of and from the house itself. It has three bedrooms, a garden and double garage.
4. Itchingfield, Horsham, West Sussex (Guide price of £3,250,000 Savills, Country Houses)
Contemporary v classic: This country house has a mixture of Art Deco and classic design
Study with a twist: The office features some quirky furniture
All the trimmings: The steel and glass courtyard welcomes plenty of natural light
At the end of a long tree-lined driveway you’ll find Storries – an eight bedroom 1930s country house. Its many unusual features come together to create a fascinating property that enjoys amazing views over the South Downs National Park. The classic red brick fireplaces, oak panelling and high ceilings, combined with some of the more modern Art Deco features makes Storries a truly impressive property.
5. Canford Cliffs (£4,500 pcm (£1,038 pw) Hearnes Estate Agents, Bournemouth)
Curvy: Much of the house is designed with curves
Furnished: The property comes furnished with fabulous bespoke furniture
Modern: The kitchen has a contemporary design
Last on the list but by no means least, is a four-bedroom detached house available to rent in the desirable location between the Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Peninsula. The whole property has a light and spacious feel to it and features an impressive central staircase, luxurious bespoke furniture, a double garage and electric gates.
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