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I was about to share a multi-million dollar castle that is to to die for but then I found this home near Perth, Scotland and it is, in my humble opinion, even more incredible than the castle. A walled garden? I’m not crying you’re crying! (I’m also crying a bit because of the pink carpeted bathroom but that is an easy fix). Under offer via Savills for £650,000.
The Walled Garden was constructed in 1999 to a design by Perthshire-based Murdoch Architects. Built of brick and with an eye-catching arched window above its front door, the house reflects the characteristics of the original arched gateways preserved within the garden wall. The area of garden within the wall extends to about 1.45 acres. To the south of the house and outside the walled garden there are about 2.62 acres of grass and woodland that will be sold with the property.

“A beautiful palette of hardwood timber, brick and stone provides the perfect backdrop for the vibrant planting in this inner city terrace garden. Central to the design is a Japanese inspired arbor which creates subtle privacy and separation between the main dwelling and the outbuilding.”

Carlton Landscape by Dion Keech Architects.

Photography by Hilary Walker.

Tree Island defies limitations, transforming its compact-sized house into a unique family home. Measuring just four and a half meters wide, the home cleverly rises against a neighbouring warehouse conversion, maximizing vertical space. A central, light-filled void connects living areas and hosts a thriving fig tree. A courtyard and rear garden offer tranquillity and practicality, while a hidden roof terrace provides a private retreat. This home ingeniously incorporates natural light, greenery, and expansive living spaces, turning constraints into design advantages. By Sydney-based Carter Williamson.

Photography Katherine Lu.

In the heart of London’s Minet Estate Conservation Area, a Victorian maisonette underwent a transformative collaboration between Nimtim Architects and their clients, resulting in a harmonious oasis in the city. The owners wanted the home to feel open and connected but not cavernous. The upper floor boasts a master suite with bespoke features and garden-facing views. Nimtim ingeniously designed a discrete guest annexe with a separate entrance. Generous rear openings frame the secluded garden, maintaining the original stock-brick wall’s charm. Natural elements like Douglas fir and soft plaster create a timeless backdrop for the clients’ art and books. The garden, a lush haven, offers defined moments amid ornamental grasses and a wildlife pond, a serene retreat in the midst of urban life.

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Salt Contemporary Art by Rebecca Jansma Interior Design.

Photography by Nikole Ramsay