Yahoo Finance 9 hardworking homes with dedicated office spaces
The pandemic has left a lasting legacy in the way we work. Prior to March 2020, only one in 10 of the UK workforce ever operated from home whereas four years on, according to research by financial comparison site Finder.com, 44% of us are either hybrid or work remotely all the time.
This means that requisitioning the kitchen table for hours on end simply doesn’t cut the mustard, and an office or study is regarded as a necessity rather than a luxury. If you’re planning to move, take a look at these hot properties, all with fantastic WFH areas.
1. Author King’s Cross, London N1, from £3,450 pcm
A brand new build-to-rent development comprising 182 design-led one, two and three-bedroom apartments in a very cool and central neighbourhood. The impressive amenities include multiple lounges, booths and communal tables for collaborative working, and residents can unwind at the end of the day in the state-of-the-art fitness centre or yoga studio, or with a glass of wine dispensed from a selection curated by Daygustation Wines. Find out more at Author King’s Cross.
2. Aspect Croydon, Croydon, from £87,500 for a 25% share of £350,000
These one, two and three-bedroom flats are spread across 26 storeys and available with shared ownership, allowing you to buy a percentage that's repaid via a mortgage and pay rent on the rest. Each has a light-filled winter garden – or enclosed balcony – with plenty of room for a desk and when you fancy some company, head down to the multi-purpose mezzanine level above the entrance lobby. From NHG Homes.
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3. Swanston, Edinburgh, offers over £470,000
Part of a development of eight similar homes, this bright and welcoming C-listed cottage lies at the foot of the scenic Pentland Hills. It was built in 1840, renovated five years ago and consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a utility room and an open plan kitchen/living area with a stove and two sets of patio doors. These lead out to the garden and a handy home office cabin. On the market through Lindsays via ESPC.
4. Woodgate, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex, from £650,000
Reserve a three, four or five bedroom house here or at developer Thakeham’s other sites across the south of England and you’ll be given the option to buy a Home Hub that will be installed in the garden ready for the day you move in. Standalone, contemporary and fully insulated with power and heating, it’s available in two sizes and provides a quiet, separate space for homeworking. Get in touch with Thakeham.
5. Kew, London TW9, £975,000
Every inch has been put to good use in this charming three-bedroom Victorian cottage. Internal walls have been removed and the kitchen extended to create one magnificent open plan room, and the main bedroom and ensuite are in the converted loft. The back of the garden’s been utilised too as it contains a summer house/studio fully equipped as a home office. For sale through Anthony Roberts.
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6. Nantwich, Cheshire, £1.375m
Ideal for a busy family, this detached period house has been completely refurbished and is in immaculate condition with exposed timber beams throughout. It’s in a rural spot yet a short drive from the centre of Nantwich, and enjoys lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Includes an outdoor pool, five bedrooms, a sitting room, snug, living room and a big but cosy ground floor study. Available via Purplebricks.
7. Muston Manor, Piddlehinton, Dorset, offers over £2.5m
This Grade II listed country house was built by an ancestor of Winston Churchill in the 17th century and remained in the same family almost continuously until 1976. Today it sits in over three acres of land, and boasts more than 5,700 square feet of accommodation. There are five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a drawing room, sitting room, dining room, a kitchen, breakfast room, laundry, gun room and a big, bay-windowed office. If this doesn’t suffice, a two bedroom flatlet on the second floor could be adapted for work use. Contact Domvs.
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8. West Court, Adhurst St Mary, Petersfield, Hampshire, £2.75m
The most substantial portion of a Grade II listed Victorian gothic mansion which was commissioned by the Bonham Carter family in 1858 and has been divided into three. To say it’s huge is an understatement – it stretches to over 7,600 square feet and incorporates eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and four reception rooms. The highlight for anyone with a creative job – or hobby – is the dedicated artist’s studio on the first floor, flooded with desirable northern light. Through Homes.
9. The Penthouse, Heathbourne Village, Bushey, Hertfordshire, £2.295m
Lovers of lateral living should check out this new 3,000+ square foot penthouse, within a luxury gated development. It features a vast living/dining room with south and west-facing balconies, a kitchen/dining room, utility, cloakroom and three bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite has a dressing room, ensuite bathroom and its own balcony, the second bedroom also contains an ensuite, and the third doubles as a spacious study and has access to a storage room. From Savills.
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