Photography: Hackney & Leigh
11 May 2020: Though the COVID-19 pandemic has hit pause on the UK’s housing market, it seems it has fuelled the curiosity of property-lovers stuck at home during lockdown – that’s according to property platform Rightmove.
The UK property listing platform has revealed its five most clicked on listings during the lockdown, from bling country mansions to a ‘fairytale’ castle. Though they range in style, they split between rural idylls and tricked-out developments with entertainment hubs, swimming pools and gyms at their core.
It’s little wonder that people are indulging in a bit of property-filled distraction right now. While measures to end the country’s lockdown are slowly beginning to lift, it will still be a long while before shops, restaurants and public return to anything resembling ‘normal’ operations. Here’s what got Brits clicking.
Top 5 most viewed UK homes during lockdown
A $28.5m Primrose Hill mega-mansion
Sitting opposite Primrose Hill Park and a stone’s throw from Lord’s Cricket Ground, this eight-bedroom London property was refurbished by The Apprentice judge Linda Plant. Her design business Homerun gave the 10,035 sq ft mega-mansion a 16-month overhaul, adding Art Deco touches that pay homage to the original building – once the home of Viscountess Furness – as well as staff quarters, spa facilities and a cinema room. It is listed for an eye-watering £28.5m via Aston Chase.
Photography: Aston Chase
A $28.5m Primrose Hill mega-mansion
Sitting opposite Primrose Hill Park and a stone’s throw from Lord’s Cricket Ground, this eight-bedroom London property was refurbished by The Apprentice judge Linda Plant. Her design business Homerun gave the 10,035 sq ft mega-mansion a 16-month overhaul, adding Art Deco touches that pay homage to the original building – once the home of Viscountess Furness – as well as staff quarters, spa facilities and a cinema room. It is listed for an eye-watering £28.5m via Aston Chase.
Photography: Aston Chase
A $28.5m Primrose Hill mega-mansion
Sitting opposite Primrose Hill Park and a stone’s throw from Lord’s Cricket Ground, this eight-bedroom London property was refurbished by The Apprentice judge Linda Plant. Her design business Homerun gave the 10,035 sq ft mega-mansion a 16-month overhaul, adding Art Deco touches that pay homage to the original building – once the home of Viscountess Furness – as well as staff quarters, spa facilities and a cinema room. It is listed for an eye-watering £28.5m via Aston Chase.
Photography: Aston Chase
A $28.5m Primrose Hill mega-mansion
Sitting opposite Primrose Hill Park and a stone’s throw from Lord’s Cricket Ground, this eight-bedroom London property was refurbished by The Apprentice judge Linda Plant. Her design business Homerun gave the 10,035 sq ft mega-mansion a 16-month overhaul, adding Art Deco touches that pay homage to the original building – once the home of Viscountess Furness – as well as staff quarters, spa facilities and a cinema room. It is listed for an eye-watering £28.5m via Aston Chase.
Photography: Aston Chase
Coachgates in Flockton, West Yorkshire
Head north of the capital to West Yorkshire, and you can get more ‘bang’ for your buck. The Coachgates development completed in 2020, with its owner extending and renovating the six-bedroom stone farmhouse property with an annexe and latest mod-cons. It boasts a UV-filtered swimming pool with serious nightclub vibes, a car showroom, a fleet of sportscars (not included), a cinema room and four acres of land. The house sits between Huddersfield and Wakefield and is on the market for £3m via Fine & Country from Manning Stainton.
Photography: Manning Stainton
Coachgates in Flockton, West Yorkshire
Head north of the capital to West Yorkshire, and you can get more ‘bang’ for your buck. The Coachgates development completed in 2020, with its owner extending and renovating the six-bedroom stone farmhouse property with an annexe and latest mod-cons. It boasts a UV-filtered swimming pool with serious nightclub vibes, a car showroom, a fleet of sportscars (not included), a cinema room and four acres of land. The house sits between Huddersfield and Wakefield and is on the market for £3m via Fine & Country from Manning Stainton.
Photography: Manning Stainton
Coachgates in Flockton, West Yorkshire
Head north of the capital to West Yorkshire, and you can get more ‘bang’ for your buck. The Coachgates development completed in 2020, with its owner extending and renovating the six-bedroom stone farmhouse property with an annexe and latest mod-cons. It boasts a UV-filtered swimming pool with serious nightclub vibes, a car showroom, a fleet of sportscars (not included), a cinema room and four acres of land. The house sits between Huddersfield and Wakefield and is on the market for £3m via Fine & Country from Manning Stainton.
Photography: Manning Stainton
Coachgates in Flockton, West Yorkshire
Head north of the capital to West Yorkshire, and you can get more ‘bang’ for your buck. The Coachgates development completed in 2020, with its owner extending and renovating the six-bedroom stone farmhouse property with an annexe and latest mod-cons. It boasts a UV-filtered swimming pool with serious nightclub vibes, a car showroom, a fleet of sportscars (not included), a cinema room and four acres of land. The house sits between Huddersfield and Wakefield and is on the market for £3m via Fine & Country from Manning Stainton.
Photography: Manning Stainton
Waterside home in the Lake District
It is little wonder that rural homes are top of the picks, offering a chance to get away from the crowds and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Pine Ridge sits on the edge of Lake Windermere in the idyllic Lake District and includes a boathouse and jetty. The five-bedroom countryside property is on the more modest side, but what it lacks in architectural clout it makes up for in views. It’s on the market for £2.85m via Hackney & Leigh.
Photography: Hackney & Leigh
Waterside home in the Lake District
It is little wonder that rural homes are top of the picks, offering a chance to get away from the crowds and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Pine Ridge sits on the edge of Lake Windermere in the idyllic Lake District and includes a boathouse and jetty. The five-bedroom countryside property is on the more modest side, but what it lacks in architectural clout it makes up for in views. It’s on the market for £2.85m via Hackney & Leigh.
Photography: Hackney & Leigh
Waterside home in the Lake District
It is little wonder that rural homes are top of the picks, offering a chance to get away from the crowds and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Pine Ridge sits on the edge of Lake Windermere in the idyllic Lake District and includes a boathouse and jetty. The five-bedroom countryside property is on the more modest side, but what it lacks in architectural clout it makes up for in views. It’s on the market for £2.85m via Hackney & Leigh.
Photography: Hackney & Leigh
Waterside home in the Lake District
It is little wonder that rural homes are top of the picks, offering a chance to get away from the crowds and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Pine Ridge sits on the edge of Lake Windermere in the idyllic Lake District and includes a boathouse and jetty. The five-bedroom countryside property is on the more modest side, but what it lacks in architectural clout it makes up for in views. It’s on the market for £2.85m via Hackney & Leigh.
Photography: Hackney & Leigh
Alwoodley Tudor house in Leeds
Will 2020 be the year of the mock-Tudor revival? We hope not – but we might be wrong if the popularity of this seven-bedroom Alwoodley property is anything to go by. The seven-bedroom home has an indoor swimming pool and private cinema, and its landscaped gardens adjoin Aldoodley Golf Course – designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie. It’s listed for £3.95m with Fine & Country.
Photography: Fine & Country
Alwoodley Tudor house in Leeds
Will 2020 be the year of the mock-Tudor revival? We hope not – but we might be wrong if the popularity of this seven-bedroom Alwoodley property is anything to go by. The seven-bedroom home has an indoor swimming pool and private cinema, and its landscaped gardens adjoin Aldoodley Golf Course – designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie. It’s listed for £3.95m with Fine & Country.
Photography: Fine & Country
Alwoodley Tudor house in Leeds
Will 2020 be the year of the mock-Tudor revival? We hope not – but we might be wrong if the popularity of this seven-bedroom Alwoodley property is anything to go by. The seven-bedroom home has an indoor swimming pool and private cinema, and its landscaped gardens adjoin Aldoodley Golf Course – designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie. It’s listed for £3.95m with Fine & Country.
Photography: Fine & Country
Alwoodley Tudor house in Leeds
Will 2020 be the year of the mock-Tudor revival? We hope not – but we might be wrong if the popularity of this seven-bedroom Alwoodley property is anything to go by. The seven-bedroom home has an indoor swimming pool and private cinema, and its landscaped gardens adjoin Aldoodley Golf Course – designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie. It’s listed for £3.95m with Fine & Country.
Photography: Fine & Country
Alwoodley Tudor house in Leeds
Will 2020 be the year of the mock-Tudor revival? We hope not – but we might be wrong if the popularity of this seven-bedroom Alwoodley property is anything to go by. The seven-bedroom home has an indoor swimming pool and private cinema, and its landscaped gardens adjoin Aldoodley Golf Course – designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie. It’s listed for £3.95m with Fine & Country.
Photography: Fine & Country
A ‘Fairytale castle’ in Cheshire
Cheshire is famed as the stomping ground of professional footballers, with The FT stating that ‘the 43 professional clubs within 90 miles of Manchester have created what is probably the world’s densest footballer habitat’. The towns of Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Prestbury are the epicentre of this so-called ‘Golden Triangle’ of rural villages, popular with this high-earning crowd. This ‘fairytale castle’ home has Disney vibes thanks to its gothic turrets and pseudo-medieval details, including arched double doors and galleried entrance hall. Of course, no athlete’s home would be complete without a pool complex and spa room – and there’s a ‘relaxation room’ and multi-car garage on top. It’s asking for £3.5m via The Mobile Agents.
Photography: The Mobile Agents
A ‘Fairytale castle’ in Cheshire
Cheshire is famed as the stomping ground of professional footballers, with The FT stating that ‘the 43 professional clubs within 90 miles of Manchester have created what is probably the world’s densest footballer habitat’. The towns of Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Prestbury are the epicentre of this so-called ‘Golden Triangle’ of rural villages, popular with this high-earning crowd. This ‘fairytale castle’ home has Disney vibes thanks to its gothic turrets and pseudo-medieval details, including arched double doors and galleried entrance hall. Of course, no athlete’s home would be complete without a pool complex and spa room – and there’s a ‘relaxation room’ and multi-car garage on top. It’s asking for £3.5m via The Mobile Agents.
Photography: The Mobile Agents
A ‘Fairytale castle’ in Cheshire
Cheshire is famed as the stomping ground of professional footballers, with The FT stating that ‘the 43 professional clubs within 90 miles of Manchester have created what is probably the world’s densest footballer habitat’. The towns of Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Prestbury are the epicentre of this so-called ‘Golden Triangle’ of rural villages, popular with this high-earning crowd. This ‘fairytale castle’ home has Disney vibes thanks to its gothic turrets and pseudo-medieval details, including arched double doors and galleried entrance hall. Of course, no athlete’s home would be complete without a pool complex and spa room – and there’s a ‘relaxation room’ and multi-car garage on top. It’s asking for £3.5m via The Mobile Agents.
Photography: The Mobile Agents
