It's no secret that homes in the UK don't exactly come cheap, but some properties take extravagance to new heights. With eight-figure price tags, jaw-dropping interiors and countless opulent extras, these lavish estates are some of the most expensive properties currently for sale in Britain. From sprawling stately homes to historic townhouses and modern mansions, click or scroll on to feast your eyes on some seriously pricey pads...
If you're seeking a stylish, spacious and striking home, then this colossal estate in Surrey could well be your dream come true. However, you'll need deep pockets to buy it, since it's for sale with Frank Knight for an eye-watering £24 million. But take one look at its impressive, contemporary façade, picturesque grounds and gorgeous interior and you might understand why the property deserves such a price tag. In fact, it was the former country estate of US Ambassador, John Hay Whitney.
The incredible modern home lies on just over four acres in the leafy village of Virginia Water, on the edge of Windsor Great Park. Which, if you don't know the area well, is part of Windsor Castle, owned by the Royal Family. Despite its contemporary exterior, Cherry Hill was actually built in the 1930s and designed by the visionary British architect, Oliver Hill. But thanks to a recent renovation, the pad is now totally up to date – think statement staircases, marble wall panels, glistening stone floors, chromed steel and endless glass.
The house benefits from six reception rooms, six bedrooms and six bathrooms, so any guest can have one each! There’s a beautiful basement that’s home to a luxurious cinema, a study and a wine cellar, while a subterranean tunnel links the space to a newly built, single-storey guest pavilion, plant room and garage.
To the west of the main house, there’s a new wing that soars up three levels. The striking addition has a double-height reception room, two guest bedrooms that adjoin a south-facing balcony, and a spa and relaxation suite. The stunning swimming pool looks like it's been plucked from a lavish 5-star hotel. Outside, the incredible garden offers endless woodland walking trails and a private golf course. How's that for billionaire bling?
What could be better than living in a stunning mansion, right on the banks of the Thames? Riverside Manor is positioned on four acres in the historic village of Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, mere metres from the water's edge. The elegant home was designed by EPR Architects and constructed to the current owner's exacting standards, using the finest materials and finishes. Just wait till you see inside...
The wonderful waterside home can be reached via a long, sweeping driveway that winds through manicured grounds. Head through the front door and you'll be greeted by a spectacular entrance foyer, with an imposing, Cinderella-style staircase, shimmering marble surfaces and a 16-foot ceiling. This space highlights exactly what awaits further inside this dramatic, 26,637-square-foot residence.
The hallway flows through to five sophisticated reception rooms, a formal dining room that opens to an alfresco patio, a high-end kitchen with a breakfast nook, seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The master suite comes with a private balcony with jaw-dropping views, a sitting area and a built-in quilted headboard. Plus, it's about the size of the average London apartment.
Yet that isn't all. There's an indoor pool, a fitness room, spa facilities, a cinema, a games room and a ballroom with seating for 230 guests. Other extras include the home's guest house, two staff cottages, a tennis court and a boat house – park up your favourite toy and make a speedy getaway! All this, for £29.5 million.
Known as Heathfield House, this remarkable mansion is situated on a sought-after road in the heart of Highgate, London. Listed with Sotheby's International Realty for £32 million, the estate doesn't just come with an 18,239-square-foot main house, but a staff lodge that extends 4,400 square feet. With this home, you're essentially getting two homes for the price of one.
The main mansion is arranged over three floors and comprises an entrance hall with a huge all-glass lift to each floor. The hall leads through to the formal sitting and dining room, both of which overlook the magnificent grounds. There's also a gourmet kitchen, a breakfast room, six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. As for interior design, you'll find double-height ceilings, custom light fixtures, huge expanses of glass and plenty of gold finishes.
The top floor of the home has a magnificent office with a barrel ceiling and panoramic views over the gardens and Hampstead Heath beyond, while the ground floor boasts lavish, hotel-inspired leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, a full spa, a gym and a billiards room. Basically, this is the ultimate party pad.
Unsurprisingly, the two-acre landscaped grounds are just as impressive as the house itself. They offer manicured lawns and flawless flower beds, as well as a tennis court and a four-car garage – above which there's a private guest house with its own entrance. Not too shabby, is it?
Positioned in one of London's most expensive and prestigious neighbourhoods, Mayfair, this exquisite historic building recently hit the market for £35 million. Described by the listing agents, Savills, as a "majestic and luxurious Grade II listed property", the house can be found just off Park Lane, a stone's throw from both Hyde Park and Green Park. Before being listed for sale, it was available to rent for a cool £173,333 per month, according to My London.
The three-storey residence offers plenty of kerb appeal, thanks to its elegant brickwork, striking sash windows and prominent chimneys, while the interior blends period features with high-end, modern design details. Think arched French doors and wrought-iron balustrades, paired with recessed lighting and walnut panelling. There are plenty of quirky features too, such as circular skylights and ceilings gilded with silver leaf.
Spanning 12,900 square feet, the house benefits from two reception rooms, a dining room, a gourmet kitchen, seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. There's also a private drive-in courtyard, underground parking, separate staff accommodation, an office, a library and a wine cellar. Of course, no luxury Mayfair mansion would be complete without a few lavish extras. Head to the plush basement and you'll discover a state-of-the-art gym, a spa with a massage room and sauna, a swimming pool, a games room and a bar.
One of the most impressive rooms, though, has to be this amazing circular bathroom. With its dual walk-in shower, his-and-hers vanities and custom timber tub – complete with a wall-mounted TV screen – this would be the ultimate space to take a soak. Many of the first-floor rooms also have access to a wrap-around balcony that looks out over the interior courtyard, where views of the neighbouring church could be taken in while you sip your morning coffee.
Constructed in the mid-18th century, this spectacular structure is also situated in Mayfair, moments from the iconic Hyde Park Corner. The Grade II listed, historic townhouse would once have been the home of a very wealthy and socially important family, but sadly, and mysteriously, the lavish residence was abandoned.
The property's prominent and elegant façade is bursting with kerb appeal, while the interior is seemingly endless. Overflowing with striking period details, it benefits from a staggering 14,000 square feet of inside space, arranged over six floors. As soon as you step through the front door, you're greeted by 18th-century drama – just look at that stunning marble staircase.
Sadly, we don't know the full history of the townhouse, but we do know that at some point it was converted from a mansion into an office building, after which it was vacated, stripped and left to languish. Signs of damage and decay can be seen in every room, but there are, thankfully, plenty of beautifully preserved original features throughout. These include statement ceilings with delicate crown mouldings, tall sash windows, marble fireplaces and vintage light fixtures.
This impressive roof light decorates the top floor and floods the imposing stairwell with natural light, while many of the other windows frame views of Green Park. However, the buyer will need deep pockets, forking out £35 million before any restoration works have been carried out. Planning permission is already in place, allowing the building to be converted into a luxurious, 10-bedroom home with a swimming pool, wellness zone, chauffeur’s office and cinema – a project that the Evening Standard suggests will cost a further £7 million.
The Belgravia district of London is renowned for its exclusive streets, lined with huge stucco townhouses positioned around elegant garden squares. Eaton Square was built by the Grosvenor family in the 19th century and in 2016, it was named the "Most Expensive Place to Buy Property in Britain" by the BBC, with the average house costing £17 million. On this street, you'll find an elegant townhouse that's awaiting a buyer.
Dating back to the early 1800s, the amazing property is like a time capsule of refined 19th-century design and appears to have not been touched since it was first occupied. Every inch of the 10,616-square-foot mansion is traditionally styled, with gold leaf details, prominent columns, intricately carved fireplaces, parquet floors, crystal chandeliers, velvet curtains and endless marble.
The Grade II-listed house is equipped with a dramatic, marble-clad entrance hall, a formal dining room, a conservatory room and a drawing room that overlooks the garden square. There are two kitchens, too – one of which is set up for catering events. There are also nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms, and the principal suite boasts its own media room, dressing room and home office – not to mention a dramatic four-poster bed and too many fabric pelmets to count.
The master bathroom is also something to behold. Covered in marble, it's decorated with columns, statues and antique furnishings. Other highlights include the home's wine cellar and gym. Plus, the buyer will gain access to six private, gated gardens, which are all guarded by a security team. One even has a tennis court. If you can afford the place, then it's for sale with Sotheby's International Realty for a cool £36 million.
With a name like Residence 6 at Belgravia Gate, you just know this property is going to be pricey – £43.7 million to be exact. With its signature Belgravia portico columned entrance, the townhouse looks like it did when it was first constructed in the 19th century, however, the historic home isn't quite what it seems. For starters, it's actually a lavish apartment, which makes the asking price even more eye-watering.
Created from five gorgeous townhouses, Belgravia Gate looks like a private mansion but it's actually home to 12 luxurious flats. Residence 6 occupies the second floor of the building and stretches some 7,626 square feet. Far from needing any work done, the interior has been exquisitely redesigned by internationally renowned, New York-based designer, Thomas Juul-Hansen, so the buyer will simply need to pack their toothbrush.
The property boasts a stunning living room with a statement fireplace that takes up an entire wall, a formal dining room with a contemporary marble fireplace, a designer kitchen with a laid-back dining zone, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. With a sophisticated palette of natural tones and the highest quality materials, the home also benefits from high ceilings, statement light fixtures and amazing one-off design elements, such as a huge wooden bathtub.
Of course, the lucky residents of this gorgeous renovated building get to enjoy a whole host of private amenities. As well as business conference rooms, there's also a private dining space, a gym, a wine cellar and tasting room, an indoor swimming pool and spa treatment rooms. There's also a 24-hour concierge and security team, so the buyer need not worry about anything.
If you've got £44 million in the bank, then you could get your hands on this stunning modern mansion. Situated in the heart of Kensington, mere minutes from the high-end stores of Kensington High Street and the leafy walking paths of Holland Park, the property has been described by Savills as "one of the rarest houses" in the area and it isn't hard to see why.
Constructed in 2008, the lavish self-build home comprises just over 11,000 square feet of space and has exceptional south-facing grounds. With a lift to all floors, the property benefits from a dramatic atrium, a large reception room that opens onto the garden, four other living rooms, a huge gourmet kitchen that's fit for a celebrity chef, seven bedrooms and five bathrooms.
Built from the finest materials, every single room benefits from top-quality finishes, including floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and windows that frame views of Kensington. Plus, the master bedroom comes equipped with a huge, adjustable TV screen, so the new owner can lie in their enormous bed and unwind with a movie.
Obviously, the property has an array of envy-inducing extras, including a gym, an indoor lap pool and a luxe cinema room. There's also an interior courtyard that's the perfect spot for dining under the stars.
Would you pay £60 million for a terrace house? Well, if you're willing then you could buy yourself a seven-storey, 14,704-square-foot property in London for that very sum. Known as the Townhouses at Chelsea Barracks, the grand residence lies in the heart of Chelsea, moments from the River Thames and the designer stores of King's Road. Far from being an ordinary terrace, the custom build, state-of-the-art home is brand-new and ready for its first owner.
Constructed on the site of a former British Army barracks, the property is rich in Georgian heritage but benefits from up-to-the-minute construction and fixtures. Described by Knight Frank as "a new benchmark for luxury living in London", the townhouse was designed by the internationally renowned architects at PDP London, who focused on creating a timeless and sophisticated home that would allow the owner to want for nothing. Every single room is super refined, with wooden parquet floors and natural stone details.
Across the home’s seven floors you’ll find a grand entrance hall, a family living room, a study, a formal reception room, a formal dining room, seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. There’s even a custom-designed kitchen that opens up to a landscaped private garden. Yet the master suite has to be the most impressive space. It features separate his-and-hers bathrooms and dressing rooms, as well as a handbag wardrobe that would be perfect for the Kardashian clan. Plus, the buyer will also gain a two-storey Mews annexe – the ultimate guest house.
The house even has lift access to all floors, a swimming pool, steam room, treatment room, changing rooms, gym, cinema, wine room and rooftop terrace. Even better, residents of the prestigious Chelsea Barracks estate gain access to the world-class amenities of The Garrison Club. This members-only space has yet another spa and pool, as well as business boardrooms, a billiards room, a racquets club and a gorgeous 19th-century chapel that has been transformed into an art gallery. What more could you possibly need?
As well as being one of the most expensive homes in the UK, Denham Place is also considered to be one of Britain's most important country houses. Located in the quiet village of Denham, Buckinghamshire, the property is enclosed by 43 acres of pristine grounds and boasts a truly spectacular interior. It's also had many notable former owners, including American banker JP Morgan, the Bonaparte Imperial family and the co-producer of the James Bond movies, Harry Saltzman.
Dating back to 1688, the palace measures 28,525 square feet and is Grade I-listed. Constructed in classic William and Mary architectural style, it recently underwent an extensive, decade-long restoration. The project was led by award-winning architect, Alexander Kravetz, alongside English Heritage and The Georgian Group to ensure historical accuracy. Like stepping back in time, every room is bursting with elegant period details, like gilded embellishments, ornate plasterwork, crystal chandeliers and 16-foot, hand-painted ceilings.
The super-expensive home has 12 reception rooms, two kitchens, a formal dining room with a gilded domed ceiling, 13 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. There are plenty of modern amenities, too, including underfloor heating, a lift to all floors, integrated audio-visual systems and air conditioning. It's also being offered fully furnished, so the lucky buyer will gain all of the home's antique furnishings, artwork and ornamental finishes.
The house also benefits from a few surprising extras, including an amazing underground speakeasy, complete with a painted barrel ceiling, a walnut bar and plenty of seating. As for the gardens, they were designed by the iconic English landscape architect, Capability Brown, who remains the UK's most famous landscape designer. There's no denying that Denham Place is one of the UK's most remarkable properties, so it's no wonder it comes with an even more remarkable price tag, of £75 million.
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