M+ Property: What £1.75m Buys You in the City, Country & Coast
Whether you are actively planning a move or simply enjoy keeping an eye on the market, this week’s M+ Property edit spotlights three standout homes chosen for modern family life.
One city, one country, one coast. Different settings and rhythms, but all selected for their longevity, flexibility and ability to adapt as family life evolves.
City: Church Lodge, Royal Mews, Windsor
Price: £1,750,000
Tenure: Freehold
Set within the Royal Mews beside Windsor Castle, Church Lodge is a genuinely rare find. It is the only freehold house in the Mews and offers a unique blend of historic significance and modern family living, right at the heart of Windsor.
Built in the mid-1700s, the Georgian house has been fully refurbished by its current owners, successfully blending original period features with contemporary finishes and mobile-controlled technology. The accommodation is flexible, with up to five bedrooms, making it well suited to growing families or those needing space to adapt over time.
Despite its extraordinary setting, the house feels practical rather than precious. A neat courtyard garden and balcony provide private outdoor space, while views of the Castle and neighbouring church add a strong sense of place.
Windsor’s shops, restaurants, parks and riverside walks are all on the doorstep, alongside excellent transport links into London and easy access to the M4, M25 and Heathrow.
Why it works for families
A walkable town-centre location with outstanding schools, flexible five bedroom spaces and city connectivity, offering a sense of urban life with room to grow.
Country: Crabtree Farm House, Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire
Price: £1,700,000
Tenure: Freehold
Set within the Stonor Valley in the Chiltern Hills, this Grade II-listed farmhouse offers classic country living with scale and flexibility built in. Dating back to the 17th century, Crabtree Farm House sits within around an acre of established gardens and feels wonderfully secluded without being remote.
The interiors are rich in period character, with exposed beams, original latch doors and an impressive inglenook fireplace, while the layout remains generous and adaptable. Multiple reception rooms, a large kitchen and breakfast room, and a substantial barn extension allow for family life, home working and entertaining to coexist comfortably.
Outside, the gardens are a true highlight, with lawns, a small orchard, kitchen garden, sunken patio and historic granary creating a setting that feels idyllic but manageable. Henley-on-Thames is just minutes away, with fast connections into London via the Elizabeth line.
Why it works for families
Space to spread out, outdoor freedom and flexible living areas, all within reach of excellent schools and straightforward London connections.
Coastal: Curlews, Westlands Estate, Birdham, Chichester Harbour
Guide price: £1,750,000
Tenure: Freehold
Set within a private harbourfront estate on Chichester Harbour, Curlews is an architect-designed coastal home built with long-term family living in mind. Offering almost 2,600 sq ft of light-filled accommodation, the layout is practical, adaptable and designed to evolve as needs change.
The ground floor includes a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space opening directly onto wraparound decking with harbour views, alongside a separate sitting room and a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite. Upstairs, the remaining bedrooms sit beneath part-vaulted ceilings, including a principal suite with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite.
Outside, multiple seating areas and direct access to the harbour path make outdoor life feel effortless. Sailing, beaches and nature are all close by, while Chichester station provides regular services into London.
Why it works for families
Flexible accommodation, safe outdoor space and an active coastal lifestyle, with schools, amenities and London links all within easy reach.