Live out the reality of your favourite TV show
If you’ve ever been totally absorbed by a TV drama, you may well have pictured yourself living that life. Make that fiction a reality with these 5 amazing properties.
Imagine stepping into the lavish worlds of your most beloved streaming service TV series. From the opulent halls of Bridgerton to the chic Parisian apartments of Emily in Paris or the industrial kitchens of The Bear, we've curated a list of properties fit for your favourite TV characters, and you of course.
Emily in Paris
First there was the Summer Olympics, and now the new season of Emily In Paris has dropped on Netflix. Everyone’s falling for the ‘City of Love’, Paris. The chic fashion. The delectable food. The backdrop of beautiful locations. There’s so much to love about the Parisian lifestyle showcased by Emily and associates.
There’s no mistaking your location with this central Paris apartment. From both the living room and principal bedroom, you can enjoy exceptional views over the River Seine and the Louvre. And if you adore Paris for its elegance and style, this apartment in an 18th century building (complete with a listed staircase) won’t disappoint. The building has gorgeous period features and the duplex apartment has an understated design aesthetic.
The 2 bedroom apartment in Paris 07, Île-De-France, has an asking price of €5,900,000.
My Lady Jane
There’s something rather captivating about a historical drama, especially when it involves a feisty female lead, some swashbuckling sword fighting, an epic love story and a rather large dose of magical fantasy. Based on the tale of the Tudor ‘Nine Day Queen’, Lady Jane Grey, the Amazon Prime drama, My Lady Jane, provides a wonderful bit of escapism - just what you need at this time of year.
Today’s lifestyles may be vastly different to Tudor times, but elements of that era remain. Introducing Wayneflete Tower, a 15th century, 4-storey tower within walking distance of Esher town centre, which is available to rent now. It’s your opportunity to live a life less ordinary - your own historic fantasy.
The property’s been carefully renovated to retain its historic grandeur whilst ensuring it works for contemporary lifestyles. The 5 bedroom house on a gated development in a private road in the heart of Esher is on the market for £16,000 PCM.
The American Barbecue Showdown
Who will become the next barbecue champion in this strangely addictive Netflix reality show? Who knew that watching backyard barbecuers could be this compelling? Contestants try to smoke out the competition and cook the ultimate meat feast. You’ll soon discover the intricacies of grills, smokers and ceramic eggs, and myriad ways to season, prepare and barbecue endless cuts of meat.
If you love the idea of hosting al fresco social gatherings and flexing your barbecue skills, this expansive country house in Berkshire is an exceptional place to do it. Alongside the expansive 5 bedroom main house, there’s a two double bedroom cottage, an impressive leisure complex with a very large indoor swimming pool, 2 saunas, spa, changing facilities, gym, and treatment room.
But for those keen to feature in their own Barbecue Showdown, it’s the newly constructed outdoor kitchen and entertaining area that will have huge appeal. There’s a stunning, built in range complete with a Big Green Egg barbecue, rotisserie, pizza oven, fridges and sinks, alongside a huge seating and dining area and integrated fire pit. It’s the outdoor entertainer’s dream with an asking price of £5,950,000.
The Bear
There’s been such a buzz about The Bear, the award-winning US restaurant drama. Season three came to Disney + this summer. Following the young chef, Carmy, in his family restaurant is so stressful yet totally gripping. This isn’t a cooking show. It’s a hugely emotional drama, with a side serve of comedy and cheffing.
If you hanker after your own private chef’s kitchen - without the stress of running a hectic family restaurant - you’ll find it hard to beat the best in class offering in this remarkable Beverly Hills home. Everything about this property has the wow factor. Bold and brash, the home is nothing short of spectacular, built entirely in exquisite poured in place concrete.
There are sensational views of the entire Los Angeles Basin from downtown to the sea. The living room features a wall of glass that disappears into the ground, there’s a state-of-the-art theatre, bar, gourmet kitchen and family room. Then, of course, there’s the full chef's kitchen in which you can live out your The Bear dreams. The five bedroom house on the Trousdale promontory has an asking price of $68,000,000.
Bridgerton
Season three of the worldwide hit, Bridgerton, landed on Netflix this summer and viewers have been binge-watching the tale of Penelope and Colin. But it’s the style and period details that have garnered the ‘Bridgerton effect.’ The Regency look is having a surge in popularity seeping into fashion, beauty and interior style.
One of the filming locations for Bridgerton is Bath - known for its Georgian period architecture. It’s tempting to don breeches or an Empire-waist gown to make like a Bridgerton or Featherington as you stroll through the historic streets.
Set in an elegant Georgian Square, this beautifully appointed Grade I Listed family home exudes period style. It’s impeccably presented, has been extensively renovated, and now marries its attractive, original features with contemporary design.
Peer out of the large sash windows and look out for Lady Whistledown’s carriage passing by the beautifully maintained gardens and open parkland opposite this exceptional Bath townhouse. The 4 bedroom home has an asking price of £3,250,000.
