If you’ve always dreamed of having a tree house, there is still time to indulge in your fantasy whatever your age with one of these homes for sale.
The tree houses may have initially been designed with children in mind, but they could also provide a space for adults seeking a quiet haven away from the main house.
Our pick of four tree houses includes a rustic version with a living tree growing out of the centre, surrounded by sofas and a wood-burning stove. There is also a designer version with twin turrets linked via a bridge.
We pick four tree houses for sale, including this luxury version (scroll down for more details) at a six-bedroom property for sale in Corbridge, Northumberland
Tree houses are an ideal extra space for children and adults, as Britain continues to be in lockdown, a year on.
Tom Parker, of property website Zoopla, said: ‘Many of us had the childhood dream of having our own magical tree house and the great news is it’s not too late to make your dream a reality.
‘There are currently several spectacular properties for sale in Britain that come with their own tree houses and are perfect for adults and children.
‘Even better, they’re located away from the hustle and bustle of the main properties, making them the perfect place to let your imagination run wild, or simply enjoy some peace and quiet.’
Tree houses come in all sizes and shapes, and can help to create treasured memories for families.
Paul Cameron, of Treehouse Life – a company that specialises in bespoke tree houses – said: ‘When we grow up, we always remember the tree house we had as a child, or the tree house we wished we’d had – it is a very emotional place that remains perhaps one of the most engaging childhood memories.
‘Something that kids have in abundance is a natural ability to pretend – for me this is the magic that a tree house can inspire, one day it is a castle, the next a cafe…a place to be a princess and where you go to be an adventurer.
‘This is what is remembered later in grown-up life, the place where we could pretend and be whatever we wish.
‘For grown-ups who enjoy their ‘inner-child’, or for whom being child-like is when they are most relaxed – the tree house is where they too can pretend and perhaps for a few passing minutes also be an ‘Indiana Jones’ or whisked away to the most idyllic hide-away desert-island cabin.’
Here is our pick of four homes for sale with tree houses…
1. Six-bed house, Corbridge, Northumberland
The tree house at this Corbridge home (also pictured above) is in the garden, appearing on the far right of this image behind some foliage
This six-bedroom property boasts a magnificent designer tree house with twin turrets linked via a bridge.
Both turrets have two floors with ladder access inside, and are surround by an extensive lawned garden.
The asking price of the country property is being revealed to serious buyers only on request to Finest Properties estate agents.
2. Four-bed house in Penrith, Cumbria, £420,000
Hours of family fun: The tree house at this four-bedroom property in Penrith, Cumbria, has its own unique rustic charm
The appealing country home in Cumbria is on the market for £420,000 and estate agents H&H Land & Estates are handling the sale
Time for child’s play? The rustic tree house is set in a large garden, surrounded by some mature trees and a large paved area
The smaller rustic tree house at this four-bedroom property has its own charm – along with a living tree growing out of the centre.
The house in Cumbria is on the market for £420,000 and H&H Land & Estates is handling the sale.
3. Three-bed house, Elford, Staffordshire, £795,000
This three-bedroom house in Elford has a tree house built around an extensive living tree trunk, surrounded by sufficient space for several sofas and a wood-burning stove
The impressive family home in Elford is on the market for £795,000 and estate agents Hunters Estate is handling the sale
Plenty of entertainment space: The unusual tree house is surrounded by a large decking area and other large trees in the garden
This three-bedroom house in Elford has a tree house built around an extensive living tree trunk.
The inside of the tree house has space for several sofas and currently houses a trendy wood-burning stove. The property is for sale for £795,000 via estate agents Hunters Estate.
4. Five-bed house, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, £1.1m
The Wakefield house has a tree house with a balcony overlooking the garden and several swings that hang from underneath
The West Yorkshire property is being sold by estate agents Dacre Son & Hartley and comes with an impressive price tag of £1.1million
Inside the attractive tree hous,e there is a large seating area and small dining bar that overlooks the balcony and vast garden
This five-bedroom property in Wakefield has a tree house with an observation platform and swings hanging underneath.
The property is being sold by estate agents Dacre Son & Hartley with a price tag of £1.1million.