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Designed by Munkenbeck + Marshall, this eleven-bedroom house on The Bishops Avenue extends to approximately 18,531 sq. ft. Behind its gated entrance, a palette of honed limestone, timber and glass carries through the architecture and interiors, with interior architecture by Giancarlo Alhadeff and interior design by Jean-Pierre Tortil. Mature trees frame the house, while broad terraces connect the principal rooms to the gardens. Backing onto Highgate Golf Club, the house enjoys views across the course and complete privacy on all sides. The double-height reception hall establishes the scale of the interiors, with full-height glazing drawing views across the lawn. Galleries overlook the space, and a sculptural stone spiral staircase links the floors. Limestone flooring and extensive timber joinery bring continuity to rooms that vary from expansive entertaining spaces to more intimate places to read and work. The principal reception rooms have generous seating areas and large windows overlooking the grounds. A separate dining room provides space for formal entertaining, complemented by a bar, a timber-lined library and a study with fitted shelving. Elsewhere, the media room has a large screen and built-in cabinetry. The kitchen and breakfast room is lined with timber cabinetry, with a central island providing additional preparation space and seating. Broad windows bring in natural light, while a separate ancillary kitchen supports larger-scale entertaining. The bedroom accommodation includes eleven bedrooms and fourteen bathrooms, with dressing rooms and extensive fitted storage. Timber panelling, garden-facing windows and access to outdoor terraces feature across the bedrooms, while the bathrooms continue the restrained material palette with stone surfaces, generous baths and separate showers. Staff accommodation provides further flexibility. The swimming pool is a particularly distinctive part of the house. A retractable glass partition connects its indoor and outdoor sections, allowing the water to run between the two, while an opening skylight above the indoor pool brings in daylight and fresh air. Poolside seating areas overlook the garden, and the leisure facilities also include a gymnasium and sauna. Outside, lawns are bordered by established trees and planting, with terraces offering several places to dine and sit throughout the day. A separate garden studio provides additional space away from the main house. A substantial garage, wine cellar, lift and air conditioning complete the accommodation. The adjoining plot is available by separate negotiation, offering the opportunity to extend the grounds to more than two acres. The Bishops Avenue is one of north London’s best-known residential addresses, within easy reach of Kenwood House and the open spaces of Hampstead Heath. Hampstead and Highgate offer independent shops, restaurants and cafés, while nearby East Finchley Underground station provides Northern line connections to the West End and the City. The area is also well placed for schools, including Highgate School, Channing and University College School.

Extending to approximately 72 acres, Emsworth Polo Grounds is a substantial and fully equipped private polo estate with extensive equestrian facilities and significant residential accommodation, carefully arranged across a highly functional country estate. Purpose-built to support large-scale polo and equestrian operations, the estate comprises thirteen buildings positioned across established grounds and pitches. At its centre sits GoDown House, a five-bedroom principal residence with generous reception rooms and direct views across the surrounding paddocks and polo fields. Additional accommodation is extensive and well configured for staff and guests alike. The Gatehouse provides seven bedrooms, traditionally used for grooms and estate staff, while the American barn incorporates further ancillary accommodation at first-floor level. Two studio apartments are positioned above the main office and principal tack room, offering additional flexibility for visiting staff or support teams. The equestrian infrastructure forms the backbone of the estate. Six stable blocks provide capacity for approximately 120 horses, supported by established yard facilities, tack rooms and operational buildings designed to accommodate professional polo and equestrian use on a significant scale. Two separate clubhouses serve the grounds. The Stable Yard clubhouse includes a bar and seating area, while the Polo Fields clubhouse overlooks the pitches and provides further entertaining and hospitality space during matches and events. The grounds themselves are fully configured for polo, with established infrastructure supporting both professional and recreational use. Two irrigation lakes, with a combined capacity of approximately 50 million litres, ensure the pitches and wider estate remain operational throughout the drier months. Positioned close to Windsor Great Park and Smith’s Lawn, home to the renowned Guards Polo Club, the estate sits within one of England’s best-known equestrian settings, while remaining within easy reach of Windsor, Heathrow Airport and central London.

Off the breathtaking west coast of Scotland, Shuna Island is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a private island of extraordinary scale, beauty and potential. Held by the same family for 80 years, this remarkable estate spans approximately 1,110 acres and is now offered for sale for the first time. At the heart of the island lie the atmospheric remains of Shuna Castle, a dramatic early 20th-century structure with panoramic coastal views and potential for redevelopment, subject to planning. The island also offers eight residential properties, each with its own distinct character and setting. Shuna Farmhouse, a comfortable and practical home, has historically been used as the island’s principal residence. At the northern end, the charming Boat House and neighbouring Pier House enjoy calming views across Loch Shuna, forming a natural welcome point for guests arriving by boat. Further inland, Birchwood, The Garden House, Oakwood Cottage and The Forge are thoughtfully spaced for privacy, each blending rustic warmth with uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape. At the island’s southern tip lies South End House, arguably one of Scotland’s most picturesque holiday homes, tucked into the hillside above a private bay. With far-reaching sea views and a sense of complete seclusion, it is ideally suited for hosting larger groups or retreats. In total, the accommodation comfortably sleeps up to 52 guests, making the island perfectly suited to multi-generational living, a boutique hospitality venture or a wellness destination. A working estate, Shuna supports in-hand livestock farming and is teeming with wildlife, from red and fallow deer to eagles and porpoises. Country sports and deer stalking are part of its storied traditions, set against the island’s dramatic topography of rolling hills, sheltered bays and rugged coastline. Infrastructure is both practical and forward-thinking. A robust renewable energy system includes photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, battery storage and back-up generators. Transport links are excellent, with a private pier, slipways and helipad, plus easy boat access from Craobh Haven Marina and Arduaine Pier. Helicopter flights connect directly to Glasgow and Islay airports, just 55 and 45 miles away respectively. The island’s central road links the North Pier to the South End House, winding past scenic lookouts, a once-cultivated walled garden and an enchanting stretch of sandy beaches and rocky shores. Beyond the island, the surrounding region is famed for its raw beauty, most notably the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, one of the world’s largest tidal phenomena. Oban, the “Gateway to the Isles,” offers supermarkets, restaurants, ferry links and schools just a short boat ride away, while the nearby village of Ardfern provides a marina, shop, café and vibrant community spirit. Shuna Island is a truly rare offering, rich in heritage, natural wonder and possibility. Whether as a regenerative tourism venture or a family estate, this extraordinary Hebridean island offers an exceptional life lived off the beaten path.

Frogmore Woods is a rare opportunity to create a private five-bedroom home within approximately 55 acres (22.3 hectares) of secluded Green Belt woodland in Warwickshire, Central England. Full planning permission is in place to convert and extend a former Second World War auxiliary power station into an architectural residence of approximately 3,880 sq ft (360.5 sq m). Originally built in the early 1940s to support RAF Honiley, the brick powerhouse has walls up to 13 inches thick. The approved design combines its historic character with extensive glazing, terraces and uninterrupted woodland views. The planned accommodation includes five en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, family room, playroom, study, sunroom and generous kitchen and dining space. There is also a utility room, boot room, pantry and double garage. The surrounding woodland provides exceptional privacy and includes streams, ponds, wildflower meadows and mature oak trees. Initial biodiversity assessments indicate potential for habitat enhancement and Biodiversity Net Gain opportunities, subject to specialist advice and any required approvals. Location and connections Frogmore Woods is situated at Fen End, near Kenilworth and within easy reach of Solihull, Warwick and Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport is approximately 15 minutes away, while Coventry railway station is around 10 minutes away and offers direct trains to London Euston in approximately 54 minutes. Berkswell station is also nearby. The M40, M42 and A45 provide convenient road connections across the UK. Heathrow Airport is approximately 90 miles away via the M40 and M25. Balsall Common provides useful everyday amenities, with a wider choice of shops, restaurants, schools and leisure facilities available in Kenilworth, Solihull, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. The property is offered with no onward chain. An overage clause will be included in the legal documentation, with the final wording to be agreed between solicitors. Image disclaimer Any AI-generated images are based on the approved plans and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Buyers should refer to the approved planning drawings and supporting documents. Location Fen End, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Postcode: CV8 1NT What3words: ///plots.reverses.blackouts