For those seeking a property that offers a ready-made sanctuary for relaxation, a new selection of homes on the market proves that the ultimate luxury is a private sauna. From the rugged Scottish Highlands to the outskirts of Manchester, these unique properties blend distinctive character with premium wellness features, offering a chance to step straight into a life of leisure.
Luxury Living with Integrated Spa Wings
At the premium end of the market, two substantial homes demonstrate how saunas are integrated into expansive leisure complexes. In the affluent area of Bowdon, Greater Manchester, a six-bedroom property aptly named The Baths is on the market for £3 million. The home boasts a dedicated spa wing featuring an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna, and a gym. Adding to its unique charm, the grounds also contain a Hobbit-style retreat and a floating balcony. The property is conveniently located near Hale railway station on the edge of the Manchester sprawl.
Similarly, a five-bedroom Arts and Crafts-style house in the coastal village of Whitburn, Tyne and Wear, offers a leisure wing with a pool, sauna, and cinema room. Built in 1999, this characterful home with mullioned windows is a short walk from Seaburn beach and is listed at £2.5 million.
Rural Retreats and Holiday Lets
For buyers looking for a getaway or an investment, two Scottish properties provide idyllic settings. An old stone croft house in Nethy Bridge, Highland, situated within the Cairngorms National Park, is currently run as a holiday let for up to 12 people. The garden's main feature is a decking area with a hot tub, an eight-person sauna, a covered barbecue, and tiered seating. The nearly one-hectare site is priced at £745,000.
Meanwhile, on the shores of Loch Alsh, Highland, a former 18th-century manse comes with a unique timber-built electric sauna hut by the water's edge. The seven-bedroom home, set in two hectares of gardens and woodland, is on sale for £825,000. The loch is known for its wildlife, including otters and dolphins.
A Slice of Countryside Community
Proving that sauna access isn't solely for multi-million-pound homes, a charming cottage in Blackawton, Devon, offers shared use of luxury facilities. The two-bedroom property, converted from a monastery within an eight-hectare country estate, grants residents access to a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a snooker room, and a sauna. This slice of South Hams countryside is available for £320,000.
This curated list, published on Friday 2 January 2026, highlights a growing trend where home wellness amenities are moving beyond the simple bathroom to become central, coveted features for buyers seeking both relaxation and a distinctive lifestyle.
