June can only mean one thing: Wimbledon is on the horizon. 29th June to 12th July to be exact.
If you’re anything like us, you’ll watch each match, motivation at an all-time high, swear you’re finally joining the local tennis club… then leave your racquet to gather dust in the cupboard under the stairs for another year. We much prefer watching from the sidelines anyway.
Still, in honour of the occasion, we’ve curated a selection of properties with tennis courts so impressive even Novak Djokovic might be tempted to trade Centre Court for a private one.
Game. Set. Scroll.
Derwent Hill, Springhouse Lane, County Durham
Set high above the Derwent Valley with far-reaching countryside views, Derwent Hill is an impressive Georgian country house that not only boasts elegant period interiors, but also 2.85 acres of thoughtfully arranged gardens and grounds with a discreetly positioned tennis court to boot.
In many ways, Derwent Hill feels like the love child of Downton Abbey and Wimbledon. Long summer afternoons are spent in the drawing room, Earl Grey in hand and manners firmly intact. That civility, however, tends to disappear the moment you step onto the court and give your opponent a damn good thrashing.
Lady Mary may not approve, but Serena Williams sure would.
2.85 Acres | 5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 3 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £1,350,000
For Sale with
Finest Properties
Hartley House, Ash Road, Hartley, Kent
Set within three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, Hartley House is a Grade II Listed, part-Georgian, part-Victorian Kent beauty. Enjoying a peaceful edge of village setting, the property’s period bones sit seamlessly alongside a contemporary extension.
Oh, and did we mention the hotel-like outdoor amenities? Not only is there an all-weather tennis court, but also a heated swimming pool, detached guest annexe, and plenty of mature planting… you know, to hide from all the people that’ll want to make Hartley House their own personal Soho House as soon as you move in.
3 Acres | 7 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 6 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £2,250,000
For Sale with
Maison Partnership
Home Farmhouse, Hindringham, Norfolk
It’s a lot more of a laidback affair at Home Farmhouse. Not only is its name synonymous with chilled Norfolk living, but also the exposed beams, charming fireplaces, and perfectly picked colour scheme which miraculously seems to lower your cortisol.
This is not a home for try-hards. Days here are spent sipping iced tea on the Mediterranean-style terrace and plucking home-grown wonders from the orangery. You might wander to the private tennis court for a leisurely game or two, or you might choose to curl up in front of the inglenook fireplace with a good book and an unreasonable amount of chocolate.
Either way, you’re doing it right.
5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 4 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £1,650,000
For Sale with
Sowerbys
Rhea Court, Rhea Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire
Another Grade II Listed property, Rhea Court is quite literally in a world of its own – a 30 acre world at that.
Meticulously refurbished throughout, the property simultaneously honours its heritage while embracing modern living. Original timber beams and period detailing sit comfortably alongside contemporary updates across eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and six reception rooms (wow!)
A house of such scale deserves grounds to match. Across Rhea Court’s 30 acres you’ll find a tennis court, children’s play area, and a patio for al fresco entertaining. Then there’s the real showstopper: an oak-framed barn in the midst of a transformation into a luxury spa complex complete with a swimming pool. It might not be finished yet, but it sure is easy to imagine winding down in the sauna or doing a few leisurely laps after a day on the court.
30 Acres | 8 Bedrooms | 8 Bathrooms | 6 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £2,500,000
For Sale with
Morgan Aps
Greenacre, Links Hey Road, Wirral, Merseyside
Living at Greenacre is akin to a trip to a luxury hotel, except you never have to check out.
Set on the Wirral’s much-loved Sunshine Peninsula and backing directly onto Caldy’s prestigious Links golf course, the fully renovated six-bedroom home brings together architectural flair, sustainable design, and an effortless flow between work, wellness and play. Think designer interiors, a home gym with integrated media wall, LED-lit swimming pool, and the pièce de résistance: a fully refurbished tennis court.
Just look at the size of that court, you could host your own Wimbledon at this place.
6 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | 4 Reception Room
Guide Price £2,890,000
For Sale with
Currans
Springfield House, Spoutwell Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland
Springfield House is like Greenacre’s understated, quietly luxurious cousin.
Fiona Barratt-Campbell designed interiors expertly marry Springfield’s period roots with a more contemporary scheme. Bespoke furniture and joinery feature throughout, from the beautifully hand-crafted kitchen to the cedar-clad wine cellar, cinema room, and private gym. It doesn’t stop there though. Outside lies a fully kitted outdoor kitchen, a treehouse designed by Napper Architects (the same people that designed the treehouse at Alnwick Castle, no less), and an all-weather tennis court.
You could be practising your volley in the afternoon and uncorking a bottle come evening. Never a dull day at Springfield, we can assure you.
2.79 Acres | 6 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms | 4 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £4,950,000
For Sale with
Finest Properties
So go on. Dig out your racquet, don your tennis skirt, and serve up a storm on the court… quite literally.