Prime position: Homes for sale near the UK’s iconic sporting venues
Find your perfect match with properties located next to the UK’s most prestigious sports grounds
As summer approaches, the UK’s sporting calendar comes alive with a host of premier events - from Royal Ascot to the Wimbledon Championships. We head to these and other iconic destinations, and explore a selection of properties currently on the market that place you within easy reach of every match, tournament and race. Whether you’re a cricket aficionado, a golf enthusiast, a tennis devotee, or a horseracing fan, these homes offer the perfect vantage point.
Wimbledon: All England Lawn Tennis Club
Wimbledon needs no introduction - its name is forever linked to the world-famous tennis championships that take place every summer. This spectacular eight-bedroom residence, tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street just moments from the All England Lawn Tennis Club, is about as close to the tournament as you can be without securing a coveted Centre Court ticket. Blending top-tier contemporary comforts with cutting-edge sustainability, the home operates with a zero on-site carbon footprint, powered by solar panels and supported by a full MVHR system for optimum air quality. The high-specification design extends through every level, but it’s the lower-ground floor that truly impresses: an all-in-one wellness and entertainment hub featuring an expansive games room, a fully equipped gym, a wellness suite with steam room, a private cinema and a climate-controlled wine cellar.
8 bedroom house for sale in Marryat Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19. Guide price £10,000,000
St John’s Wood: Lord's Cricket Ground
This two-bedroom apartment presents an outstanding opportunity for cricket fans. Not only is it in close proximity to Lord's Cricket Ground - widely known as ‘the home of cricket’ - but residents can enjoy a view right into the venue itself from the private terrace. This enviable location places it at the heart of St John’s Wood’s vibrant mix of boutiques, restaurants and bars, and excellent schools. The well laid-out flat also benefits from a 24-hour concierge, lift access and secure underground parking, making it the perfect pied-à-terre in the capital.
2 bedroom flat for sale in Blazer Court, St John's Road, NW8. Guide price £1,395,000
Golf has been played on St Andrews Links for more than 600 years, and the Old Course is widely regarded as the world’s oldest. Today it still welcomes the public and regularly hosts prestigious tournaments, including The Open. Rarely does a residence afford uninterrupted panoramas of this landscape, and this new three-bedroom townhouse will likely be the last development of its kind to take such a prominent position. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the Swilcan Bridge, the 17th green, the Old Course, and the St Andrews West Sands. Yet the vistas are only the beginning. Inside and out, modern luxury blends seamlessly with the area’s heritage, from bespoke fixtures to locally quarried Angus sandstone that echo the region’s storied past.
3 bedroom townhouse for sale at Fairways, The Links, St Andrews, KY16. Guide price £7,250,000
The historic Ascot Racecourse, founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, lies at the heart of the equestrian calendar, hosting 26 racedays each year alongside a wealth of cultural events. This welcoming family home sits less than a furlong from the iconic venue yet is positioned off one of Ascot’s most desirable roads on its own 0.61-acre plot, offering rare privacy and seclusion. Lovingly maintained by its current owners for 32 years, the house was extended in 2003 to create the spacious layout seen today. As warmer days approach, the garden reveals whimsical nooks perfect for al fresco dining, while a detached indoor swimming pool and adjoining summerhouse complete the picture of relaxed country living.
6 bedroom house for sale in Kennel Avenue, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5. Guide price £2,350,000
