On the market … grand new

Modern, but opulent – if you’re looking to move home this year, consider one of these very special new builds.
1 Cornerways, Ilmington, North Cotswolds, £2,250,000

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This new-build property has six bedrooms, sits in 13.07 acres of land, has numerous outbuildings and is a 90-minute train journey from London. An exceptional example of a contemporary, Georgianstyle country house.

Smiths Gore, Church Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire: 01451-832832, www.smithsgore.co.uk

2 Clarklands, Moreton, Essex, £1,695,000

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With wide sash windows, this attractive property wouldn’t look out of place in a period drama. There are five bedrooms, an orangery, three reception rooms, two en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. For a new-build home with plenty of character, this property is perfect.

Mullucks Wells, Bishop’s Stortford: 01279-755400, www.mullucks.co.uk

3 The Queen’s Crescent, Glenaig, Perthshire, £2,500,000

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Located within the grounds of Gleneagles Hotel, this property is set in a peaceful, private, gated community. Occupying the most elevated position on the site, it has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and 0.54 acres of land.

Knight Frank, Queen Street, Edinburgh: 0131-222 9600, www.knightfrank.com

4 The Old Chapel, Teddington, £1,395,000

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Although this is part of a converted chapel, the present owners have completely gutted, extended and modernised the property to create a contemporary fourbedroom home. A grand entrance hall leads to a large kitchen, two reception rooms and a conservatory.

Martin Grant Homes, Surrey: 01306-730822, www.martingranthomes.co.uk

5 Cladach, Cuidreach, Isle of Skye, £375,000

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This modern property is set in a secluded bay with only a handful of neighbours. There are four double bedrooms with stunning views, a kitchen with top-of-the-range accessories, and an open fire in the lounge.

Bell Ingram, Market Brae, Inverness: 01463-717799, www.bellingram.co.uk

6 Waldene, Oxshott, Surrey, £4,750,000

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This impressive sixbedroom (all with bespoke fitted wardrobes) property has plenty of parking, a large kitchen with a walk-in larder, a westfacing sun terrace and underfloor heating throughout. 

Octagon, Weir House, Surrey: 020-8481 7500, www.octagon.co.uk

7 The Beach House, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, £2,500,000

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The Beach House is all about making the most of its impressive views. Built with outdoor living in mind, this four-bedroom property has extensive wraparound balconies and a terrace that offers direct beach access.

Jackson-Stops & Staff Truro, Cornwall: 01872-261160, www.jackson-stops.co.uk

8 Idle Rocks, Lakeside Road, Poole, Dorset, £1,695,000

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This new build has three spacious double bedrooms (each with an en-suite), a large home cinema and a bespoke kitchen. There are also private landscaped gardens and underfloor heating throughout.

United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, Poole: 01202- 709283, www.sothebysrealty.co.uk

9 Coramandel, Cobham, £3,975,000

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Set over three floors, this house has five bedrooms (the master has an en-suite and a dressing room), a media room, two studies/ playrooms and a games room. The property sits on a private road and has fully landscaped gardens.

United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, Surrey: 01932-860537, www.sothebysrealty.co.uk  

10 The Squirrels, Stretton, Oakham, £450,000

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Attractive and well presented, this property has four bedrooms, a large family room with an open fire, and sits in 0.19 acres of land. Partly built of stone, this house has been finished to a high standard.

Smiths Gore, Stamford: 01780-484696, www.smithsgore.co.uk

11 Evergreen House, 8 The Terrace, Snape, Suffolk, £550,000

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A carbon-zero home, this property had been designed with sustainability and energy efficiency at its core. Set over one floor, there are three bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen.

Bedfords, Aldeburgh: 01728-454505, www.bedfords.co.uk

12 The Arboretum, Devon, prices start from £365,000

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This stunning apartments (9 in total) are situated within a Victorian mansion house set in a private, gated, 5 acres of ancient woodland grounds. Although these are holiday lets you can stay in them year round.

The Arboretum, Devon: 01803 526 439 www.arboretumdevon.com