It’s official, 2021 is set to witness the return of the Chelsea Flower Show. For the first time in its 108 year history, RHS Chelsea will run over the latter half of September rather than May and celebrate autumn horticulture, new colour palettes and seasonal produce.
After a year of limited travel, this year’s show promises to feature many gardens influenced by foreign landscapes. But, for nature lovers seeking outdoor inspiration closer to home, there are several properties on the market that boast incredible green spaces.
Queens Avenue, a £3.2 million double-fronted home in Muswell Hill is an excellent example of a London property with an impressive landscaped garden. On sale with leading independent Estate Agent Dexters, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom house is full of character, period features and excellent entertaining spaces including a spacious family area, formal reception and cinema room.
The highlight of the property is undoubtedly the large open-plan kitchen that leads onto a tropical garden set around several koi ponds. Koi Carp swim freely underneath a pathway that leads through the centre of the garden to a secluded area with sun loungers and an outdoor dining table to make the most of the spectacular scenery.
Highgate West Hill, a £2 million Victorian residence next to Hampstead Heath, similarly offers a remarkable outdoor space. On the market with Dexters, the four-bedroom home has two rear balconies overlooking a grass lawn and an outdoor patio set over several levels. Every bit of available space is utilised in this garden with raised flower beds and an integrated brick bench.
The Avenue, located on one of Lower Sunbury’s most sought-after roads is set on a substantial double plot. While the home has an impressive eight bedrooms and six bathrooms, what really sets it apart is its grand landscaped garden and front lawn with an abundance of trees, bushes and topiary. Both of the property’s reception rooms have floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors that open onto the outdoor space, and there is a sizeable patio perfect for evening drinks with friends.
Jon Hughes of Dexters Hamspead says, ‘having a garden in London certainly adds a premium to the value of a home. Over the pandemic, lots of people have realised just how important access to an outdoor space can be. We’ve definitely seen more buyers seeking homes with large gardens and well-designed backyards that can act as a real selling point.’
