Published: 08 April 2026
Rooted in a heritage of over 275 years and backed by a global network synonymous with discretion and excellence, United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty has specialised in premium homes within the region’s super-prime postcodes, establishing itself as a leading real estate brokerage for HNW and UHNW clients across the world.
For those based in the UAE, these homes offer a natural summer retreat — a welcome contrast to the region’s warmer months. The UK countryside offers a cooler climate, expansive private grounds, and a level of tranquillity rarely found in urban settings, all while remaining within easy reach of London. Flexible rental terms, complete privacy, and fully serviced options make them especially suited to family stays and extended retreats.
Whether for extended stays or restorative escapes, UK Sotheby’s International Realty ensures a seamless experience, pairing world-class service with some of the most distinguished addresses beyond the capital.
Quite literally embraced by breathtaking verdancy, this is a home of quiet confidence positioned high within the prestigious St George’s Hill estate. Crafted by Consero Homes, its interiors unfold with a sense of calm sophistication, layered in rich materials and refined detail.
The drawing room gathers around a striking black granite hearth, flowing into an Art Deco–inspired bar in high-gloss ebony and black leather. Beyond, the dining room is framed by French-polished grey oak, while the kitchen — appointed with fumed oak cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances — forms a relaxed social core, complete with its own fireplace and sitting area.
Upstairs, the principal suite opens to a private balcony and features a glass fireplace, bespoke dressing room, and a limestone bathroom with steam room. Five further en suite bedrooms ensure comfort and privacy.
Below, a serene wellness level reveals a mosaic-lined infinity pool, sauna, gym, and games room. Terraces overlook manicured fairways, while a garden studio rests among mature trees. Just 24 miles from London, this is countryside living at its most refined.
Priors Hatch Lane, Godalming, Surrey
Set within approximately 28.5 acres of gardens and parkland, this distinguished country house unfolds with a quiet sense of grandeur, its sweeping lawns and mature trees framing far-reaching, uninterrupted views. Handsome in its architecture and thoughtfully renovated within, it balances period character — panelled walls, original fireplaces — with a warm, contemporary ease. Each corner rings with character, whether it is from classical wooden finishes, charming wallpapers, or marble finishes that balance the rustic undertones with a touch of modern living.
A stained-glass door opens into a striking reception hall, where parquet floors and a fireplace set an elegant tone. Beyond, a series of south-west-facing reception rooms are bathed in natural light, opening directly onto the gardens. The dining room lends itself to formal entertaining, while the kitchen — fitted with Smallbone cabinetry and an ILVE Majestic Milano stove — forms a more relaxed heart of the home. Each space reveals intentional design and layout crafted to present a sanctuary of calm, and immediately evoke the feeling of home.
Ten bedrooms are arranged across the upper floors, including a refined principal suite with dressing room, ensuite, and twin roof terraces. A staff flat and separate annexe add flexibility. Outside, a swimming pool and expansive terraces sit within the grounds, while the Surrey Hills location offers both seclusion and easy access to London.
Swinbrook Place, Burford, Oxfordshire
Tucked within one of the Cotswolds’ most sought-after villages, Swinbrook Place is a beautifully restored Grade II-listed home, once two 17th-century cottages, now reimagined as a richly layered village retreat that offers the perfect contradiction to rushed city life. The home’s exposed trusses retain much of the period charm while sculpting personality into its spaces.
Inside, character and comfort unfold in equal measure. Two reception rooms set the rhythm for living and entertaining — one centred around a full-size snooker table, the other warmed by twin log burners — while a striking media room with an open hearth and sweeping staircases forms the heart of the home. The handmade kitchen, with pale granite worktops, an Aga, and Gaggenau appliances, opens into a generous dining space designed for gatherings that drift outdoors.
Four en suite bedrooms offer quiet indulgence, including a principal suite at the home’s core, while a detached bothy provides a private guest retreat.
Set within an acre of enchanting gardens comprising orchards, terraces, and winding paths leading to a studio by the water, the home captures the essence of Cotswold living, moments from the Swan Inn and rolling countryside beyond.
Ledwell, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
A fairytale escape, this enchanting thatched cottage is nestled within the rolling Oxfordshire countryside and offers a timeless vision of English village life, thoughtfully designed to embrace its tranquil hillside setting that nods to a more intimate, quaint, and slow pace of life.
Inside, the entrance hall opens into a dual-aspect sitting room where exposed beams and an Inglenook fireplace create a warm, inviting heart. The adjoining kitchen and dining space, fitted with Aga and Gaggenau appliances, flows effortlessly onto a sunken terrace that is perfect for slow mornings and long summer evenings.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom pairs exposed brickwork with an elegant en suite, complete with a freestanding copper bath. A second en suite bedroom opens directly to the garden, while a detached studio provides a third bedroom retreat with its own terrace.
The landscaped gardens unfold across terraces and lawns, framed by mature planting and a walled courtyard. Moments from Chipping Norton and Soho Farmhouse, yet surrounded by open countryside, the setting simultaneously feels both secluded and wonderfully connected.
