our pick of this week’s best city, country and coastal homes
New Year, new home? Whether you’re thinking about moving in 2026 or simply love to take a look at what’s on the market right now, this week’s M+ Property edit rounds up three standout homes that feel genuinely liveable for modern family life.
One city, one country, one coastal. Different locations, different paces, but all chosen for how they balance space, style and everyday practicality.
This week’s edit includes a quietly confident west London house, a Somerset village home built for long summers, and a Margate terrace where the sea is part of daily life.
City: Wilsham Street, London W11
Price: £1,750,000
Tenure: Freehold
Area: Holland Park
In the heart of W11, this beautifully considered three-bedroom house blends calm stylish interiors with practical family design. Thoughtful finishes and daylight-filled spaces make it feel more like a haven than a home which is unusual for London.
The main ground-floor living space flows seamlessly to a south-facing paved garden. It’s compact, but works beautifully — perfect for summer breakfasts, a barbeque with friends, or a quiet evening outdoors. With excellent local schools, cafés, and green spaces all on the doorstep, this house suits a family prioritising lifestyle as much as location.
Key Features
Three bedrooms in a sought-after W11 neighbourhood near schools and the expansive Holland Park
A south-facing garden that feels like a private outdoor room
Design-led finishes that elevate everyday living
Country: The Malthouse, Hinton Charterhouse, Bath, Somerset
Price £1,150,000
Size: Approx. 2,861 sq ft
Setting: Village south of Bath
If you want to make the move to the country but not ready for full rural living, this Grade II-listed family home could be the ideal country escape. Dating back to the 1600s with later additions, The Malthouse strikes an engaging balance between period character and liveable family spaces.
Inside, there are three reception rooms — ideal for gatherings, remote working or quiet corners — plus a traditional kitchen and dining area that feels connected to the rhythms of daily life. The five bedrooms and three bathrooms ensure flexibility for family living or guests.
Outside is a true highlight: a walled garden with a level lawn, mature planting, and a solar-heated outdoor swimming pool beneath a pergola. A summerhouse and sauna add to the sense that this is not just a house, but a lifestyle.
Key features
Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
Walled garden with lawn, summerhouse, sauna and outdoor pool
Village location with local amenities and easy access into Bath
Coastal: Sea View Terrace, Margate, Kent
Price: £1,150,000
Tenure: Freehold
Area: Near Margate seafront
This elegant terrace — part of a Grade II-listed Italianate row built in 1872 — offers a rare combination of period grandeur and seriously enviable seaside living. Restored with care by Leask Architecture alongside Ally Interiors, the house has tall proportions, bright rooms and impeccable detailing throughout.
The layout includes six bedrooms, with the principal suite enjoying incredible sea views that make the coast feel part of everyday life. Downstairs, a generous south-easterly garden promises long summer afternoons and alfresco dinners.
Margate’s seafront culture, cafés and quick links to London make this house appealing to families looking for a coastal home with modern connectivity.
Key Features
Grade II-listed Italianate architecture with restored detailing
Six bedrooms including a principal suite and home office with sea views
Close to Margate station and the town’s cultural hubs