Despite the dominance of the digital world, having a library at home still holds a certain allure, OnTheMarket.com reveals five perfect homes for book lovers.
1. Pont Street, London, SW1 (£3,950,000 Strutt & Parker, Knightsbridge)
Highly regarded: Pont Street is well located for access to London’s most prestigious shopping areas
Cosy: The snug furniture and warm décor create the ideal place to curl up with a good book
Spacious: The open-plan living room and dining area is the perfect space for entertaining friends
Libraries can sometimes conjure up images of stuffy, unstylish places but our first property is anything but. With close proximity to Knightsbridge and Sloane Square, not only does this two bedroom flat have a convenient location, but it has the prestigious style to go with it. Opulent red fabrics and deep mahogany wood can be seen throughout and the beautiful high ceilings can’t be missed. With these features and a resident caretaker, it’s easy to see why this home is so desirable.
2. Bathwick Hill, Bath (Guide price of £2,300,000 Crisp Cowley, Bath)
A cut above: Bathwick Hill stands above the city of Bath and has spectacular views
Detailed: Step inside the house to see its carefully thought out design
Cosy corner: Tucked away in the corner you’ll find the snug library
Bath, home to our next property, is known for being one of three of the UK’s World Heritage sites, and this six-bedroom house definitely fits in with the city’s reputation of beauty. Within the plot is an additional self-contained wing and coach house, providing extensive space for the whole family, or even the opportunity to earn extra income by renting out the north-west side of the house, as the current owners do. The open-plan kitchen and library is the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy some time together.
Grade II listed: The stone built manor house is thought to date back to 1617
Library: The ground floor has a charming little library, complete with a fireplace for those cold winter nights
Delightful grounds: The gardens include a large lawn, an avenue of fruit trees and an outdoor swimming pool
With five bedrooms and just as many reception rooms, the old Manor House certainly lives up to its name. In the heart of the Cotswolds, nestled in attractive rose gardens and woodland, this property is a picture of beauty. The ground floor library offers the perfect space to relax with a favourite book on a cold winter evening. Dating back to around 1617, the house is well presented and tastefully refurbished to create a homely dwelling for any prospective residents.
4. Bulkeley Brow, Bulkeley, Cheshire (£1,250,000 Wright Marshall, Tarporley)
Outstanding: The red brick property stands out against its green surroundings
Reading with a view: The home library has views over the Cheshire countryside
Classic yet elegant: Built in 1931, the property is full of charm
Renowned for their beauty, Bulkeley and the nearby villages of Bickerton and Peckforton provide a fitting setting for this elegant country house. Bulkeley Brow, with close to four acres of land, four bedrooms, a cosy library with sweeping views, would make a wonderful home for any family looking for a well positioned rural retreat.
5. Bridge Lane, Battersea, London (£21,667 pcm (£5,000 pw) Savills, Battersea Bridge)
Cavernous: The living room and library is vast
Contemporary: A mixture of comfortable furniture and chic design makes for a beautiful room
Dynamic: The high ceilings and period features are truly impressive
Available to rent just south of London’s River Thames is this incredible six- bedroom terraced house in Battersea. With double height ceilings, carefully considered furnishings and grand features, this property’s chic and contemporary interior has to be seen to be fully appreciated.
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