Embark on a fantasy house hunt with this visual tour of flats for sale across England, each boasting coveted outside space. From a Victorian conversion in London to a Georgian townhouse in Southport with beaches nearby, these properties offer a blend of urban convenience and natural retreats, ideal for those dreaming of a home with private outdoor areas.
York, North Yorkshire: Historic Charm with Private Terrace
Located on The Mount in York, this property is close to open spaces like the racecourse, Knavesmire, and Hob Moor, with a short walk to the historic Shambles and River Ouse. Ambassador Court, a Grade II-listed building converted into flats in 2004, features a one-bedroom ground-floor apartment. It includes patio doors in the bedroom opening onto a private terrace and a private entrance to shared gardens. The annual service charge is £3,000, with an EPC rating of C, and it is about two hours by train to London King's Cross. Priced at £290,000, contact Carter Jonas at 01904 558 200.
Southwark, London: Modern Meets Victorian in Leafy Setting
In a quiet, leafy corner of Southwark, just off the Cut and minutes from Southwark and Waterloo stations, this development blends old and new around communal gardens. Behind the facade of an old Victorian bakery and mill, a ground-floor apartment offers two bedrooms at the front. An open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen at the other end of a corridor open onto a private terrace facing the gardens, with light streaming through aluminium-framed windows. Priced at £995,000, contact The Modern House at 020 3795 5920.
Southport, Merseyside: Georgian Townhouse Near Beaches
Between Southport town centre and Birkdale Village, a Grade II-listed Georgian end-of-terrace townhouse has been converted into flats. A recently refurbished ground-floor three-bedroom apartment features a sitting room, open-plan living area, dining space, and kitchen with a purple Aga range cooker. The main and second bedrooms are on the ground floor, with a garage and off-street parking. Southport and Ainsdale beaches are conveniently nearby. Priced at £599,995, contact Jackson-Stops at 01704 651 029.
Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire: Commuter Village with Riverside Walks
Burton Joyce is a large commuter village northeast of Nottingham, offering amenities like a doctors' surgery, dentist, post office, library, primary school, railway station, and pubs. On the edge, a crescent near the River Trent features purpose-built flats. A two-bedroom ground-floor apartment includes its own back garden and garage, with recently renovated shower room and kitchen. A bridge over the railway line leads to riverside walks. Priced at £175,000, contact HomeMove Estate Agents at 01158 321 321.
Bath, Somerset: Grade I-Listed Property with Shared Grounds
To the north of Bath, where urban landscape meets green belt, a Grade I-listed property has been converted into apartments. A ground- and lower ground-floor flat offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Off the grand entrance, a sitting room with period cornicing and sash windows and a dining room with a period fireplace flow into the kitchen. A partially glass extension leads to shared grounds. Priced at £945,000, contact Savills at 01225 474 591.
This collection showcases diverse options for buyers seeking flats with outside space, from historic conversions to modern developments, across England's vibrant locations.
