Now that we’re midway by means of 2025, we thought we’d check out the properties which have had home-hunters’ clicking essentially the most.
Individuals spent over 16.4 billion minutes exploring unimaginable properties on Rightmove final yr, and this yr’s most-viewed properties of the yr thus far are actual showstoppers.
“From a stiletto-shaped bathtub abode in Conwy to a restored historic church in Bradford, this yr’s most seen properties thus far on Rightmove spotlight the distinctive attraction and variety of the UK housing market,” says Colleen Babcock, our property knowledgeable.
Let’s discover the 5 properties…
1. A medieval townhouse with a stiletto-shaped bathtub in Conwy
This fascinating Grade II listed residence inside Conwy’s medieval city partitions comes full with an iconic characteristic – its glamorous stiletto-shaped bathtub. Relationship again to the winter of 1441-42 and certainly one of solely two identified medieval buildings throughout the city partitions, this extraordinary dwelling was fully reworked between 2008 and 2015.
The renovation blends up to date options whereas preserving its historic heritage. Past the well-known toilet, the property boasts 4 bedrooms, a walled backyard with views over Conwy quay and estuary, and even features a part of the unique city wall.
2. A restored Nineteenth-century church with a bell tower in Bradford
This breathtaking conversion of St. Paul’s church, in-built 1846, has been painstakingly restored whereas sustaining its sacred grandeur, together with the unique bell tower. The Grade II listed constructing options a powerful open-plan format the place the unique ‘Arcade’ flows into a shocking kitchen and eating space with full-height ceilings and floor-to-ceiling home windows.
What makes this really particular is the unique chancel, which has been reworked into a comfy lounge with log burner, plus a spiral staircase resulting in an incredible mezzanine workplace area with arched home windows overlooking Yorkshire countryside.
3. A 700-year household fortress property with deer park within the Yorkshire Dales
Ripley Fort represents the last word in historic splendour – a 14th-century Grade I-listed fortress owned by the identical household for over 700 years. This magnificent nation property kinds the centrepiece of 1,800 acres which embrace sporting rights, a deer park and lakes with views that amaze from nearly each room.
The fortress depicts three architectural types constructed over 500 years, that includes the outdated tower with monumental stone buttresses, plus exceptional rooms together with the Knight’s Chamber with an unique oak ceiling – certainly one of solely three wagon roof ceilings to outlive. The property features a profitable wedding ceremony venue enterprise and even a village with lodge, pub and retailers.
4. A 12,000 sq. foot mega-mansion with leisure complicated in Caldy
This placing up to date dwelling instantly captivates with its distinctive mixture of stone, render and glass throughout over 12,000 sq. ft of luxurious dwelling area. A luxurious residence of huge proportions, main options embrace 5 bedrooms, 5 loos and an distinctive leisure complicated that rivals the best inns.
The leisure amenities are nothing wanting spectacular – a spacious fitness center, swimming pool with bar space, sauna, steam room, plus a powerful video games room and cinema on the decrease floor flooring. Set on a secluded plot with electrical gates and sweeping driveway, this contemporary masterpiece proves that up to date luxurious could be simply as charming as historic attraction.
5. An Artwork Deco masterpiece in St. John’s Wooden, London
This placing stucco-fronted mansion represents the head of luxurious dwelling because it unfolds throughout 5 flooring and measures an unimaginable 21,659 sq. ft in St. John’s Wooden. Inside design by internationally famend David Linley showcases beautiful Artwork Deco finishes with mahogany and teak joinery, vintage brass ironmongery and gorgeous marble, onyx and limestone all through.
The leisure amenities are extraordinary – a teak-panelled video games room with snooker desk, cinema with star-lit ceiling, temperature-controlled wine cellar, fitness center, steam room, sauna, plunge pool, and even a hairdressing salon.
