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It’s no secret that homes in the UK don’t exactly come cheap, but some properties take extravagance to new heights. With eight- or nine-figure price tags, jaw-dropping interiors and countless opulent extras, these lavish residences are some of the most exorbitant\u00a0in Britain.<\/p>\n
From a sprawling stately home in Surrey\u00a0to a spectacular<\/strong>\u00a0penthouse apartment overlooking London’s Hyde Park, read on to feast your eyes on the UK’s most expensive homes…<\/strong><\/p>\n Savills<\/p>\n Offering style, space\u00a0and luxurious extras,\u00a0this colossal estate in Virginia Water, Surrey, is a real dream come true.<\/p>\n Take one look at its impressive, contemporary fa\u00e7ade, picturesque grounds and gorgeous interior,\u00a0and you might understand why the property was listed for sale in May 2025, with Savills,<\/a> for a cool \u00a324 million.<\/p>\n Savills<\/p>\n The mansion, the former country estate of US Ambassador\u00a0John Hay Whitney,\u00a0lies on over four acres (1.6ha),\u00a0on the edge of Windsor Great Park,\u00a0part of the Royal Family-owned Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n Despite its contemporary exterior, Cherry Hill was built in\u00a0the 1930s and designed by visionary British architect\u00a0Oliver Hill. But thanks to a recent renovation, the pad is up to date \u2013 think statement staircases, marble walls, stone floors, chromed steel and endless glass.<\/p>\n Savills<\/p>\n The 14,506-square-foot (1,348sqm) house benefits from six reception rooms, six bedrooms and six bathrooms, so any guests can have one each!<\/p>\n There\u2019s a beautiful basement that\u2019s home to a luxurious cinema, a study and a wine cellar, while a\u00a0subterranean tunnel\u00a0links the space to a single-storey\u00a0guest pavilion, plant room and garage.<\/p>\n Savills<\/p>\n To the west of the main house, there\u2019s a modern three-storey wing.\u00a0The striking addition has a double-height reception room, two guest bedrooms that adjoin a south-facing balcony, and a spa and relaxation suite.<\/p>\n The\u00a0stunning indoor swimming pool\u00a0looks like it’s\u00a0been plucked from a lavish 5-star hotel.\u00a0Outside, the incredible garden offers endless woodland walking trails, as well as a private golf course.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n Belgravia is one of London\u2019s most sought-after and affluent neighbourhoods and it\u2019s here that you\u2019ll find this luxurious Georgian townhouse.<\/p>\n Located on an elegant curving crescent, the property unfolds over six floors, all accessible by lift, and measures an impressive 9,494 square feet (882sqm).<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n Despite the home\u2019s age (it was likely built in the early 19th century), the mansion is wonderfully modern, thanks to a recent renovation. It comes with \u201cexceptional features evocative of a five-star hotel\u201d, according to United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, and includes everything from a spa,\u00a0to a cinema, bar and gym.<\/p>\n Of course, there are plenty of traditional rooms\u00a0too, including\u00a0reception rooms, a top-of-the-line kitchen,\u00a0a formal dining room and a conservatory.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n In total, the townhouse benefits from seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The awesome principal suite occupies the entire second floor and comes complete with a double walk-in wardrobe and a large bathroom.<\/p>\n Even though it has undergone a thorough renovation, the property is still bursting with well-preserved period details, including high ceilings, arched doorways, marble fireplaces, hardwood floors and elegant French doors.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n Unlike many homes in London, this one comes with a sizable rear garden. It has a patio that\u2019s large enough for a dining area and outdoor kitchen.<\/p>\n On the market in May 2025, with United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a>, the townhouse was priced at \u00a344 million ($58.5m).<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n As well as being one of the most expensive homes in the UK,\u00a0Denham Place\u00a0is also considered to be one of Britain’s most important country houses. Located in the quiet village of Denham, Buckinghamshire, the property is enclosed by 42 acres (17ha) of grounds and boasts a\u00a0spectacular interior.<\/p>\n It’s also had many notable former owners, including the Bonaparte Imperial family\u00a0and the co-producer of the\u00a0James Bond\u00a0movies, Harry Saltzman.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n Dating back to 1688, the palace measures 39,724 square feet\u00a0(3,690sqm) and is Grade I-listed. Constructed in classic William and Mary architectural style, it recently underwent an extensive, eight-year-long restoration.<\/p>\n The project was led by\u00a0architect\u00a0Alexander Kravetz, alongside English Heritage and The Georgian Group, to ensure historical accuracy. Like stepping back in time, every room is bursting with elegant details, like 22-carat gold leaf embellishments, ornate plasterwork, crystal chandeliers and 16-foot (4.8m),\u00a0hand-painted ceilings.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n The super-expensive home\u00a0has 12 reception rooms, two kitchens, a formal dining room with a gilded domed ceiling, 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Each space is kitted out with\u00a0antique furnishings, amazing pieces of art\u00a0and ornamental finishes.<\/p>\n There are plenty of modern amenities, too, including underfloor heating, a lift to all floors, integrated audio-visual systems and air-conditioning.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n The house also benefits from a few surprising extras, including an amazing underground speakeasy, complete with a painted barrel ceiling and\u00a0a walnut bar.<\/p>\n As for the gardens, they were designed by the iconic Capability Brown, who remains the UK’s most famous landscape designer. It’s no wonder the house was priced at \u00a345 million\u00a0when it was for sale with\u00a0United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a> in May 2025.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n This exquisite period mansion, which is listed to preserve its architectural splendour, is enclosed by more than 53.7 acres (21.7ha) in the rolling countryside of Chobham, Surrey.<\/p>\n The Georgian mansion, known as Wentworth Place, sits on immaculately landscaped grounds and was likely built between 1714 and 1830.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n The mansion itself stretches a staggering 29,840 square feet (2,772sqm) and, while we can\u2019t step inside, we know there\u2019s a galleried hall that flows seamlessly into the home\u2019s vast living areas. There\u2019s a 58-foot (17.6m) reception room with floor-to-ceiling bay windows, a\u00a0dining hall, a library and a large kitchen.<\/p>\n The home’s entrance hall was reportedly part of an earlier house and the woodwork in the dining room is of late 17th-century origin.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n The first floor is home to nine generously proportioned bedrooms, including a 35-foot (10.6m) master suite. It comes with its very own sitting room, dual dressing rooms and two en-suites.<\/p>\n There are 13 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms in total, including those found in a self-contained studio and two private\u00a0lodges.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n There’s also a dedicated leisure annexe, with a plunge pool, sauna and gym. Further highlights include a triple garage and a wine cellar.<\/p>\n Beautifully manicured and seemingly endless, the land surrounding the house is more like a park than a garden. There’s even a swimming pool. It’s no\u00a0surprise this wonderful residence was priced at \u00a350 million\u00a0when it was for sale via United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a> in May 2025.<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n Not all of the UK’s most expensive homes are sprawling estates; some are lavish apartments! Located in high-end Mayfair, inside one of London\u2019s most coveted developments, the Clarges, you’ll find a glamorous penthouse with iconic skyline views. Let’s head inside…<\/p>\n United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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