For our fellow green thumbs out there, May can only mean one thing: The Chelsea Flower Show. Set on the banks of the River Thames from 19th to 23rd May, the event is the largest flower show in the world and aims to inspire, educate and excite visitors about horticulture. Unfortunately, not all of us can make the pilgrimage to the capital to enjoy it, so we’ve curated a list of properties with flower gardens so good, you won’t be as disappointed you missed out.
So, take a peek. We assure you the properties below are bloomin’ lovely… too much? Maybe.
The Mill House, Sebergham, Carlisle, Cumbria
Perched on the edge of the peaceful village of Sebergham in Cumbria, The Mill House boasts gardens even the most acclaimed horticulturalist would envy.
Once you’ve basked in the glory of the Grade II Listed former water mill, head out to the garden that feels like a world unto itself. Beautifully designed and lovingly maintained, the south-facing grounds are a colourful tapestry of herbaceous borders, a productive potager, and a wildflower-filled orchard. A sandstone terrace offers a sunny spot for outdoor dining, while a millstream winds through the gardens, feeding a natural pond.
Beyond the immediate garden lies a wilder beauty. A sprawling wildflower meadow, encircled by the River Caldew, offers picturesque and private views, leading to a secluded gravel beach and tree-lined banks.
4.62 Acres | 5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathroom | 3 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £950,000
For Sale with
Finest Properties
Rattle Row House, Wicklewood, Norfolk
Situated in Wicklewood, Norfolk, Rattle Row House is proof that you don’t need a lot of space to bring your horticulture dreams to life.
Featuring raised beds filled with flowers that are cleverly planted to come out in the warmer months, a lawn suitable for growing fruit and vegetables, and a greenhouse, pergola and trellis, the gardens of Rattle Row House would give any Chelsea Flower Show entrant a run for their money.
There’s even an outdoor bar area with a solid tiled roof, so you can brag about your begonias no matter the weather.
4 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | 3 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £700,000
For Sale with
Sowerbys
Ashes House, Stanhope, County Durham
One word springs to mind when it comes to Ashes House: immaculate.
Not only does the property boast interiors that perfectly complement its Georgian and Victorian bones, but also gardens that do the same. Think 1.08 acres of south-facing, partially lawned gardens, sweeping lawns edged with well-stocked beds, a rose garden, and mature orchard planting. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, a stone-paved terrace provides space for outdoor dining, while paths lead through the gardens to a substantial greenhouse with heating, lighting and a stone floor, housing a mature grapevine.
7.20 Acres | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 4 Reception Rooms
Offers Over £1,000,000
For Sale with
Finest Properties
The Yoke, Bromyard Road, Cradley, Malvern, Worcestershire
Set against the rolling fields of the Worcestershire countryside, there is tranquillity and greenery in every direction at The Yoke. Not only is there an abundance of space for all your potted horticulture pursuits, but also a greenhouse for growing veg, a shed to house tools, and scope for keeping chickens or bees like the current owner.
A proper country garden.
4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £825,000
Sale Agreed with
Morgan Aps
Crosstrees, Beacon Road, Kingswear, Devon
Set on a commanding position overlooking the mouth of the River Dart and the sea beyond is this 1960’s gem. Floor-to-ceiling glazing maximises views over the vista, while a wraparound garden sets the stage for a spot of gardening.
You can have it all at Crosstrees – planting petunias by morning and out on the water come afternoon.
6 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 1 Reception Room
Offers Over £1,750,000
For Sale with
The Coastal House
Lime Tree House, Winifred Lane, Aughton, Lancashire
Before you even step foot in this Lancashire beauty, a name like ‘Lime Tree House’ has you imagining big things – and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.
Framed by sweeping countryside views and open skies, the handsome late‐Victorian home stands like a quiet focal point in the landscape. Step out into the gardens and the romance of the setting fully reveals itself: more than three‐quarters of an acre of sweeping lawns, deep borders and specimen trees, and sun‐drenched terraces made for slow Sunday mornings with a coffee and freshly cut tulips.
6 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 3 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £1,300,000
For Sale with
House & Heritage