8 of the best houses for sale near sporting grounds
The best houses for sale near sporting grounds – from a house opposite Kempton Park Racecourse in Sunbury-on-Thames, to an apartment with a terrace overlooking Lord’s Cricket Ground, London


Belgrave Crescent, West End, Edinburgh.
A renovated B-listed Victorian townhouse near Murrayfield, Scotland’s national rugby stadium. It has period fireplaces, wood floors and a state-of-the-art kitchen overlooking the walled garden. 3 bedrooms, study/bedroom, 4 bathrooms, 2 receptions, wine cellar, courtyard.
Price: £1.6m+ Savills 0131-247 3770.

Wilton Street, Belgravia, London.
A Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in the Belgravia Conservation Area, close to Chelsea’s home ground at Stamford Bridge. It has open fireplaces and a galley kitchen with doors leading onto the garden. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 receptions, study, 2 kitchenettes, 2nd-floor terrace.
Price: £4.65m Middleton Advisors 0207-404 9442.

Blazer Court, St John’s Road, London NW8.
This two-bedroom apartment comes with a large private terrace that affords panoramic views over Lord’s Cricket Ground. The main reception room has direct access to the terrace. It has a fitted kitchen and both a contemporary bathroom and an en-suite bathroom. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception, terrace, secure parking, lift access, 24-hour concierge.
Price: £1.395m Knight Frank 020-7871 5065.

Blazer Court, St John’s Road, London NW8.
This two-bedroom apartment comes with a large private terrace that affords panoramic views over Lord’s Cricket Ground. The main reception room has direct access to the terrace. It has a fitted kitchen and both a contemporary bathroom and an en-suite bathroom. 2 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, recep, terrace, secure parking, lift access, 24-hour concierge.
Price: £1.395m Knight Frank 020-7871 5065.

Blazer Court, St John’s Road, London NW8.
This two-bedroom apartment comes with a large private terrace that affords panoramic views over Lord’s Cricket Ground. The main reception room has direct access to the terrace. It has a fitted kitchen and both a contemporary bathroom and an en-suite bathroom. 2 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, recep, terrace, secure parking, lift access, 24-hour concierge.
Price: £1.395m Knight Frank 020-7871 5065.

Fairways, Swilcan Townhouse, The Links, St Andrews, Fife.
A new three-storey house overlooking the first and 18th fairways of The Old Course with uninterrupted views of Swilcan Bridge and the St Andrews golf course. It has floor-to-ceiling windows, an open-plan kitchen/living room and a large terrace. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 dressing rooms, open-plan kitchen/living room, garage.
Price: £7.25m Knight Frank 0131-222 9620.

South Court, Ascot, Berkshire.
A significant portion of a large three-storey mansion situated next to Royal Ascot Golf Club, and a 20-minute walk from Ascot Racecourse. It has floor-to-ceiling windows, parquet floors, open fireplaces and a substantial living/dining room with a curved external wall and two sets of double doors opening onto a terrace. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 receptions, two kitchens, cellar, lifts to all floors, garden, decked platform, 0.5 acres.
Price: £2.995m Strutt & Parker 01344-636960.

The Avenue, St Margarets, TW1.
A modernised property with access to St Margaret's Trust gardens. The house is situated around a 20-minute walk from Twickenham, the home of England’s rugby stadium. It has exposed beams, open fireplaces and a new kitchen with doors leading onto the garden. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 receptions.
Price: £2.5m Antony Roberts 020-8891 0941.

Rock House, 2 Barton Way, Worsley, Greater Manchester.
A Grade II-listed Georgian house in a conservation area overlooking the Bridgewater Canal, just a 14-minute drive to Manchester United stadium and a short walk to Worsley Sports Club. The house has detailed cornicing, wood floors and period fireplaces. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 receptions, dining kitchen, laundry/utility, store, parking, courtyard garden.
Price: £1.75m Finest Properties 0330-111 2266.

Rock House, 2 Barton Way, Worsley, Greater Manchester.
A Grade II-listed Georgian house in a conservation area overlooking the Bridgewater Canal, just a 14-minute drive to Manchester United stadium and a short walk to Worsley Sports Club. The house has detailed cornicing, wood floors and period fireplaces. 5 beds, 2 baths, 3 receps, dining kitchen, laundrey/utility, store, parking, courtyard garden.
Price: £1.75m Finest Properties 0330-111 2266.

Rock House, 2 Barton Way, Worsley, Greater Manchester.
A Grade II-listed Georgian house in a conservation area overlooking the Bridgewater Canal, just a 14-minute drive to Manchester United stadium and a short walk to Worsley Sports Club. The house has detailed cornicing, wood floors and period fireplaces. 5 beds, 2 baths, 3 receps, dining kitchen, laundrey/utility, store, parking, courtyard garden.
Price: £1.75m Finest Properties 0330-111 2266.

The White House, Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16.
This house is now in need of some updating. It is situated opposite Kempton Park Racecourse, home to the famous King George VI Chase. It has a large open-plan reception room with a beamed ceiling and a living room with sliding doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the garden and outdoor swimming pool. 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, annexe, garage, parking.
Price: £1.15m Snellers 020-8783 0083.
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