Fantasy House Hunt: Stylish Bedrooms in England and Wales
Fantasy House Hunt: Stylish Bedrooms in England and Wales

London Penthouse with Water Views

In Canary Wharf, east London, a three-double-bedroom penthouse sits atop the Port East Apartments warehouse conversion in West India Quay. The main bedroom offers views of the water through a half-moon window and can accommodate a super-king bed, with a connected wet room featuring limestone-effect tiles. The open-plan living room and modern steel kitchen sit under a lattice of timber beams, with a dining area tucked into the eaves. The Grade I-listed building includes concierge service, security, and a lift. The property is listed at £975,000 with Strutt & Parker.

17th-Century Barn in Powys

In Guilsfield, Powys, a 17th-century barn has been converted into a three-bedroom property with a one-bedroom annexe used as a gym and yoga retreat. The open-plan living-dining-kitchen area features high vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and doors opening onto a terrace with countryside views. Amenities include underfloor heating, solid oak doors, and an oak staircase. The largest bedroom has wooden floors and structural beams framing the bathroom doorway in the eaves. The asking price is £850,000 with Strutt & Parker.

Nordic-Inspired Farmhouse in Cumbria

Rigg End Farmhouse, built in the 16th century in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, is set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The interior is Nordic-inspired with wooden floorboards, exposed beams, and a neutral palette. Stone steps painted blue lead to three bedrooms, with the main bedroom featuring bespoke plywood joinery for the headboard, desk, and wardrobe. The rural location is south of the Great Asby Scar National Nature Reserve, and the Lake District is a 30-minute drive away. The property is listed at £825,000 with The Modern House.

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Historic Village House in Suffolk

In Yoxford, Suffolk, close to Aldeburgh and Southwold, Old Bank House is a three-bedroom property formed from two cottages built in the 1800s. Previously used as a bank branch and a photographic studio, the sensitively renovated home retains period features including a double-sided inglenook fireplace and oak panelling. Downstairs are two sitting rooms, a dining room, and a kitchen. The main bedroom is painted a calming dusky pink. The west-facing garden has woods behind. The price is £395,000 with Inigo.

Malvern Hills Stone House

In West Malvern, Worcestershire, a renovated linear stone house sits on the Malvern Hills with views across the hilltops. The property is made up of three sections, including a timber extension, all connected under a red tiled roof. There are five bedrooms, with the master suite having its own bathroom and far-reaching countryside views. The decor is neutral with period touches like timber ceiling beams and modern twists such as an orange Aga. The home includes a cocktail bar that spills onto the terrace. The asking price is £1.5m with Morgan Aps.

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