The UK has an abundance of heathland – about 58,000 hectares – which can be found in areas such as Cornwall, Dorset, Surrey, Staffordshire and Greater London. OnTheMarket.com looks at four homes near heathland.
These charming homes are all near wide, open spaces which can be the perfect places to relax in summer.
1. North End Avenue, Hampstead (£7,950,000 TK International, Hampstead)
Best of both worlds: The garden has both a lawn and patio area
Bright and spacious: Beautiful Boffi style kitchen
A rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful and spacious five-bedroom family home in a peaceful location in the sought-after area of Hampstead Heath has arisen. Its gated driveway and enviable position enables potential buyers to live a rural lifestyle in the heart of one of London’s most affluent areas. This property is finished to an extremely high standard throughout and the stunning landscaped gardens provide abundant space for entertaining guests. Arranged over three floors in a total space of 5,537 sq. ft., the floor to ceiling windows provide bountiful light and air in all living spaces. On entering the property, you are greeted by a vast open-plan entrance/dining room with feature fireplace, a stylish split-level Boffi kitchen and breakfast room with island unit. Further inside, the breakfast room opens out on to a family living room, a superb double aspect drawing room, utility room and guest lavatory. The first floor has an elegant master suite comprising bedroom, dressing room, a chic en-suite bathroom, a guest suite, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. The second floor provides two bedrooms and a shower room.
2. Meridian Gardens, Newmarket, Suffolk (Guide price of £625,000 Bidwells, Cambridge)
Room with a view: The balcony looks over the gallops at Newmarket
Bright and spacious: The master bedroom is a great space
This wonderfully located three-bedroom penthouse, set within an exclusive development and extending over an area of 1,594 sq. ft. Offering incredible views over the gallops from its enclosed terrace, this apartment within Forest Heath, is a real gem. The bright and contemporary living space boasts a super sleek kitchen, breakfast bar and top of the range fixtures and fittings. The elegant master bedroom includes a dressing room, complete with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. There are two further generously sized bedrooms, a sitting/dining room, and two allocated parking spaces. The property is ideally situated a short distance from the charming town of Newgate and its amenities, including the fantastic choice of reputable schools, shops, and various social activities.
3. Station Road, Kings Heath (Offers in the region of £265,000 Glovers Estate Agent, Kings Heath, Birmingham)
Natural light: The double window allows a lot of natural light through
Good view: The house has a charming garden at its rear
Next, a very well presented three-bedroom end of terrace Victorian style house. It is situated in a sought after, tree-lined road and well located for the local schools, shops and bus routes of Kings Heath in Birmingham. The property was built and fitted out to an exacting high specification with Victorian period style features to combine style and comfort, with the latest high levels of insulation and energy efficiency. At the front of the house, there is a block paved patio leading to the entrance, and to the rear a well-manicured, west facing garden full of greenery and with a lush lawn.
4. Brantridge Lane, Staplefield, Haywards Heath (£5,750 pcm (£1,327) Savills, Tunbridge Wells)
Manicured: The lawns and gardens are well maintained
Calm and cool: With the hot summer weather, the outdoor pool is a perfect place to refresh
For our final property, we find ourselves in the much desired area of Haywards Heath. The appeal of this area lies in its excellent schools, pretty surrounding countryside and picturesque villages. The Old Vicarage has five delightful bedrooms, two reception rooms and three bathrooms. The gardens extend over a total of five acres, two acres of formal gardens and a three acre paddock, which fit in with the active equestrian scene of this part of Sussex. It is also an easy commute to and from London. A wealth of pretty villages surround the property and it benefits from close proximity to the Brighton coast, just 12 miles away, as well as the magnificent South Downs. A huge variety of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed, ranging from riding in the Ashdown Forest, to strolls through the famous gardens of Nymans, Wakehurst Place and Sheffield Park.
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