In this week’s blog, we’re taking you on a tour of some of the most beautiful homes across London and country, all having exceptional gardens that offer a serene escape and a perfect space for entertaining. These properties are as much about their stunning outdoor spaces as they are about their elegant interiors. Whether you’re looking for expansive grounds, riverside views, or a private woodland, these homes provide the ultimate in outdoor living.
1. Putney, London
This elegant late 1920s home, built by William Willett, sits on a generous plot with a beautifully landscaped and secluded 85 ft. rear garden with an abundance of mature trees and shrubbery. featuring lush lawns, flower beds, mature trees, and a private dining area. The rear garden boasts immense privacy and affords a paved rear dining area, of which adjoins the formal dining room. Reflecting the era's style with high ceilings and art deco details, the property offers spacious family accommodation over three floors, including six bedrooms and multiple reception rooms with picturesque garden views. Located on Dover House Road in West Putney, it benefits from close proximity to Putney Heath, Wimbledon Common, and excellent transport links. This home is available with Winkworth Putney 020 8788 9295.
2. Bagshot, Surrey
This beautifully refurbished semi-detached character property is nestled in a secluded location on the fringes of Swinley Forest. College Ride is one of Bagshot’s most desirable roads, located just a short walk from the village centre. The home features spacious reception areas, a modern kitchen with an AGA, three double bedrooms, and luxurious en-suites. One of the home’s highlights is the stunning garden, approaching an acre in size, with direct access to Swinley Forest. Set back from the road via a long private driveway, the property also includes a double garage, stables, and ample parking. Located on one of Bagshot's most desirable roads, it offers easy access to local amenities, schools, and excellent transport links. This property is available with Winkworth Sunningdale 01344 291639.
3. Blackheath, London
This rarely available four-bedroom detached house on Blackheath's prestigious Cator Estate features a stunning 125 ft. west-facing garden, perfect for family life and outdoor entertaining. The property, on the market for the first time in 42 years, offers excellent potential for enhancement and extension (STPP). The house includes two large reception rooms, a study, a conservatory, and a garage with off-street parking. Located on Foxes Dale, it’s just half a mile from Blackheath Village, with its boutique shops, restaurants, and transport links to central London. This property is for sale with Winkworth Blackheath 020 8852 0999.
4. Weybridge, Surrey
Set behind private gates, this beautifully remodelled waterfront property offers contemporary single level living with stunning views of the River Wey. The home features three bedrooms, two reception rooms, three bathrooms and a private wellness studio which could be repurposed as a home office. Each room has been carefully designed to absorb light, resulting in beautifully bright and airy interiors. The front garden is landscaped with Mediterranean plants, while the back garden is an outstanding feature, with a terrace for entertaining and a lovely garden leading down to 20 metres of river frontage and a mooring. This thoughtfully designed home provides an air of luxury and tranquility in an idyllic riverside setting. This property is available for sale with Winkworth Weybridge 01932 854400.
5. Romsey, Hampshire
Set on 1.75 acres of stunning grounds with an additional 2 acres of woodland, this exceptional five-bedroom family home on Romsey’s prestigious Straight Mile provides spacious living and natural beauty. The property, maintained to a high standard, features versatile accommodation, including a light-filled kitchen/dining/family room that connects seamlessly with the outdoors through extensive glass, and a separate one-bedroom annexe ideal for multigenerational living. The expansive gardens are a nature lover's paradise, with mature trees, lush lawns, and a woodland area perfect for children’s adventures and outdoor entertaining. A paved patio provides a great outdoor entertaining space and a great spot for taking in the beautiful views of nature. This lovely family home is available with Winkworth Beaconsfield 01494 677978.
6. Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire
This attractive six-bedroom home in Stoke Poges boasts stunning, level gardens approaching half an acre, featuring a stream, bridge, and an indoor swimming pool, all backing onto the golf course. The property offers 4,605 sq. ft. of spacious accommodation with a bright, marble-floored entrance, multiple reception rooms, and a conservatory overlooking the lush garden. The southerly-facing garden is perfect for outdoor entertaining, with a large terrace and summerhouse, making it ideal for family life. Located on one of the village's finest roads, the property also has planning consent for further enlargement. Additionally, South Bucks remains within the Grammar School catchment and is near various highly regarded local state and independent schools. This home is available for sale with Winkworth Beaconsfield 01494 677978.
7. Bungay, Norfolk
Set within 13 acres of mature grounds, 'The Park' offers a unique garden-centered lifestyle. This Grade II Listed residence is a haven for nature lovers and equestrians, with two paddocks, multiple ponds, and a stunning walled garden, previously a prosperous vegetable garden, now ripe for new possibilities such as a pool and pool house (STP). The extensive lawns create a gardener's paradise, offering abundant space for horticultural pursuits. Complemented by period features and expansive living spaces, 'The Park' is a serene retreat surrounded by picturesque views, perfect for those seeking tranquility in South Norfolk’s countryside.
