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Penthouses with a private terrace for sale in England and Scotland
From its private terrace, this apartment has views across the north, east and south of the city skyline. The Old Sheriff Court is a B-listed, neoclassical building dating to 1844. It wsconverted into 62 apartments in 2005, centred around a spiral stair. Two double bedrooms are on the first level and on the second is a galleried open-plan living space with vaulted ceilings. The block, with a concierge, gym and two courtyard gardens, is in the Merchant City quarter – one of the oldest parts of the city, with medieval architecture and the old fruit market. £319,000. Rettie, 0141 471 6700 Photograph: Rettie
On The Stonebow, on the east side of the city centre, is an apartment block with a commercial unit (Roxy Ballroom) on the ground floor and homes on top. The penthouse is split level with an open-plan kitchen-dining-living room, and is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors on to a private, wraparound terrace. A staircase with glass balustrades leads down to three double bedrooms, each with a juliet balcony. The views stretch across the city in all directions, and the building is a street back from the River Foss. £975,000. Strutt & Parker, 01423 706 771 Photograph: Strutt & Parker
The 14-storey Marine Court is a Grade II-listed art deco complex built in 1938 and designed to look like the transatlantic liner the Queen Mary. The whole building is being upgraded and restored to its former glory, although this penthouse has already been sensitively refurbished. It has a wraparound south-facing balcony off the living space, and the separate kitchen continues the shipping motif with white curved cabinetry. It has two bedrooms. St Leonards has sea swimming groups and a hip cafe culture. £350,000. The Modern House, 020 3795 5920 Photograph: The Modern House
On the corner of a patch of parkland (Allen Gardens) in the heart of bustling east London, is a period building converted into apartments. The split-level penthouse is on the third and fourth floor with two private terraces. Recently renovated, the hallway leads to three bedrooms and a fitted kitchen with dining space. The light and airy stairway leads up to the spacious living room which has floor-to-ceiling windows and dual-aspect views towards the City. It is a short walk to Liverpool Street station and the delights of Spitalfields market. £799,000. Portico, 020 7288 9440 Photograph: Portico
In a private gated development next to Farnham Castle is a new penthouse with 58 sq metres (626 sq ft) of private terrace. The vast open-plan living, kitchen and dining area is flooded with light from the large sliding glazed doors that open on to the west-facing terrace – the highlight of the home. There is space to entertain out there and it even has an external kitchen for hosting. The principal bedroom has a walk-in dressing room with fully fitted wardrobes and a large en suite. There are two further bedrooms. £2.75m. Hamptons , 01252 750 362
Photograph: Hamptons
