For those dreaming of a home where relaxation is built into the bricks and mortar, a new selection of properties on the market offers the ultimate in private wellness. From the rugged Scottish Highlands to the edges of Greater Manchester, these homes feature coveted saunas, hot tubs, and leisure complexes, turning the dream of a personal spa into a real estate reality.
A Tour of Luxury Wellness Properties
Leading the list is an aptly named six-bedroom residence in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, called The Baths. This spectacular property boasts panoramic glazing with views over the garden and Bollin Valley. Its dedicated spa wing includes an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, and a gym. For a more whimsical escape, the grounds also contain a Hobbit-style retreat and a floating balcony. Located near Hale railway station, this luxury home is on the market for £3 million through Jackson-Stops.
Heading north, a charming old stone croft house in Nethy Bridge, within the Cairngorms National Park, presents a more rustic wellness haven. Currently operating as a holiday let, the property sits on nearly a hectare of land with woodland and lawns. The garden's centrepiece is a decked area featuring a hot tub, a spacious eight-person sauna, a covered barbecue, and tiered seating. This Highland retreat is available for £745,000 via Knight Frank.
Coastal Charm and Countryside Conversions
On the coast of Tyne and Wear, the bustling village of Whitburn is home to an Arts and Crafts-style property built in 1999. Behind old stone walls, this five-bedroom house features a leisure wing with a pool, sauna, and cinema room. With an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D but potential to reach a C, the home also offers a garden summerhouse bar and is just minutes from Seaburn beach. Sanderson Young is marketing it for £2.5 million.
In the sought-after South Hams countryside of Devon, a unique opportunity exists within the grounds of a converted monastery. One of several cottages for sale in the eight-hectare estate, this two-bedroom home offers access to extensive shared amenities. Residents can enjoy lawns, woodland, a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a snooker room, and a sauna. The asking price for this Devon cottage is £320,000 through Marchand Petit.
A Lochside Sauna Hut in the Highlands
Perhaps the most picturesque offering is a former manse on the edge of Loch Alsh in the Highlands. The seven-bedroom home, dating from the mid-18th century and renovated in 2012, sits in two hectares of landscaped gardens and ancient woodland. Its standout feature is a timber-built electric sauna hut positioned right on the loch's edge, a perfect spot to watch for otters and dolphins. This exceptional property is priced at £825,000 with Inigo.
This curated fantasy house hunt demonstrates that the luxury of a private wellness suite is no longer confined to high-end spas. Whether seeking a full-scale leisure complex or a simple, serene sauna by the water, these UK properties prove that the ultimate home upgrade might just be a steamy one.
