Extraordinary houses with income potential
From rental opportunities to thriving businesses run from home, discover the properties for sale that earn their keep
Whether thinking of trading in the 9-to-5, starting a second business or looking for a sound investment for the future, there’s many ways that property can bring in additional income. And as these examples currently on the market show, these revenue streams can be incredibly versatile, and at times even unexpected.
Find here incredible family homes, with separate properties on site that offer ample opportunity for both short or longer term lettings, and plenty of room for growth. Or perhaps you’ve always needed the space and grounds to bring a business to life, or to take over one that’s tried and tested - ever dreamed of owning an award-winning vineyard?
Discover some of the best income opportunities with this collection of homes available with Knight Frank.
Sandford House and Country Cottages, Newport-on-Tay, Fife DD6
Close to St Andrews and its popular golf courses, and just five miles from Dundee, lies this magnificent collection of properties set within the grounds of B-listed Arts & Crafts house. Designed as Sandford Cottage by architect M H Baillie Scott for James Harben Valentine in 1901-2, it now operates as a prospering self-catering holiday destination.
The main house has up to five bedrooms, while a further six luxury units offer adaptable living space for individual visitors or larger groups. With plenty of scope for growth, included within the grounds are two land plots with planning for future development.
8 bedroom house, Paunton, Herefordshire WR6
Originally a timber-framed farmhouse dating back to the 16th century, Paunton Court underwent a complete refurbishment in 2005 to transform it into a spectacular modern country residence. Whether for family or guests, its large entertaining rooms and extensive accommodation make it the ultimate party house, with further outbuildings adding to this versatile space.
Where it truly differentiates itself, and opens up further revenue opportunities, is its extensive 52 acres of grounds and gardens. Here you’ll find a vineyard established in the 1990s, which is now a thriving business producing award-winning wines. Meanwhile it also hosts a grassland paddocks and cider orchard, along with an established hopyard that is currently let to a neighbour on a five-year agricultural tenancy.
7 bedroom house and apartments, Exeter, Devon, EX4
Hoopern House is an expansive Regency home dating back to 1831, lovingly restored to make the most of its beautiful period features including its high ceilings and elegant detailing. These are paired with the benefit of the finest modern amenities inside and out, including the addition of a new swimming pool and hot tub.
Tucked behind the main residence is where the investment potential truly reveals itself. Here lie six self-contained flats (two with two bedrooms, and a further four one-bedroom flats), currently generating a sizable income with potential for growth.
3-4 bedroom house, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7
This thoughtful barn conversion offers country living in style, decked out with whimsical nature-inspired interior design details by House of Hackney. It lends an eclectic feel to the light and airy home, at the heart of which is an impressive open plan downstairs entertaining area.
Given its location in a sought-after village near celebrity hotspot Chipping Norton, its annexe opens up opportunities for guest stays. A home away from home, it includes a sitting room complete with log burner, kitchen/dining room, double bedroom and bathroom, and more unusually its own private garden.
10 bedroom house, Headington, Oxfordshire OX3
Dunstan Cottage offers the perfect balance between urban living and green space, located in the desirable area of Old Headington within easy walking distance of Oxford city centre. Developed in the mid-1930s by esteemed botanist Dr Emden, it has been significantly extended and developed to create the welcoming family home you see today.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, this characterful house also benefits from two further properties on its grounds. Both offer substantial and versatile living space across two floors, with the current owners previously renting out one of the properties.
