From extensions and kitchen upgrades to soft furnishings, there are numerous things you can do, which can help set your house apart from others and improve your chances of selling it. A garden, good transport links, and easy access to local shops are some of the more conventional attractions. But other factors can also make a property more appealing to buyers.
Golf, although still not an Olympic sport, is still a lifestyle favourite and a decisive factor when it comes to property desirability. An estimated 160,000 Britons own overseas holiday homes next to golf courses, and a further four million spend their spare time on local putting greens. Properties by golf courses promise lush, sweeping views and a leisurely pace of life.
OnTheMarket.com looks at five properties in the UK which hold such benefits.
1. Gibson Place, St Andrews, Fife (£1,450,000 Thorntons, St Andrews)
Swilken Bridge: Iconic view over the Old Course’s famous bridge
Cosy corner: The living room has bay windows and armchairs
The first to tee off with is a property in St Andrews – the home of British golf, St Andrews is considered by many to be the most iconic golfing city in the UK and The End House – a four bedroom flat – arguably has one of the best views overlooking the oldest golf course in the world. The living areas and master bedroom boast views over the 17th green and 18th tee, and West Sands Beach.
With its own off-street parking and garage, the flat is a rare find, with spacious rooms set over two floors. Inside you will find a capacious entrance hall, breakfast room and kitchen, sitting room and ample storage. The exterior of the property has a small garden and roof terrace.
2. Liphook, Hampshire (£1,000,000 Wilson Hill, Petersfield)
Lightly wooded: The garden spreads over almost an acre
Liphook Golf Club: The house is within sight of the 18th green and first tee of the golf course
We now make our way down south to Hampshire. Pine Ridge is a detached, chalet style, four bedroom house located off a private road by Liphook Golf Club. This property has glimpses of Liphook’s 18th green and first tee, and is within walking distance to the clubhouse. The house itself requires modernisation but has a lot of potential to extend and renovate. The garden surrounding the house features beautiful rhododendrons, azaleas, heather and a grassed area. There is ample parking available in the driveway and detached double garage.
3. Lelant, St Ives, West Cornwall (£850,000 Lillicrap Chilcott)
A view in one: Property overlooks Lelant golf course and St Ives Bay
Sun trap: The front of the house has a topiary box hedge garden with a small paved terrace
Next is one of the most spectacularly located properties on the list, as it has some of the finest views anywhere on the Cornish coastline. It is perched above Lelant golf course and looks across to Porthkidney Sands, Hayle Estuary and harbour and along the north Cornish coastline to Godrevy Lighthouse and beyond.
Seascape was designed to allow occupants to make the most of its views, which are visible throughout the house. With four modern double bedrooms, two bathrooms, generous parking and an integral double garage, Seascape is in an exclusive and desirable location close to St Ives.
4. Old Penkridge Road, Cannock (£389,950 Marwood Homes, Cannock)
Quiet: The detached house is set back off a private road
Generous: The property is sizeable with double glazed bow windows
The penultimate property boasts a prime location in Cannock, Staffordshire. Situated off a private drive and with enviable views of Cannock golf course, this detached house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The current owners have recently refurbished the whole property to a very high standard, transforming it into an immaculate space with a double garage and block paved driveway.
5. Eversley Park, Wimbledon, London (£11,500 pcm (£2,654 pw Knight Frank, Wimbledon)
Secluded: Private and gated estate
Spacious: The master bedroom is of ample size and has a south facing balcony
An extremely private and quiet property, but just a short commute from the centre of London, the final property is a hole in one. With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms, this house is available to rent and would make a perfect family home.
The property’s location offers something for the whole family as it is just moments away from Wimbledon Common, ideal for children to enjoy the outdoors, and Royal Wimbledon Golf Club for budding or experienced golfers. The neutral décor, wood flooring and open plan layout lend a homely ambience for new tenants.
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