Inside 7 beautiful UK penthouses

Palatial penthouses across the UK

When you picture a home in the UK, you might conjure images of elegant Victorian townhouses, quaint Cotswold cottages or brutalist apartment blocks, but this isn't all the UK has to offer.

Hidden across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you'll find some truly stunning penthouses, with luxurious interior design and enviable views. 

From an Art Deco gem tucked away in the heart of Westminster, to an all-glass duplex in Swansea, click or scroll to step inside the UK's most luxurious penthouses.

One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, London

As one of the most expensive apartments in the world, One Hyde Park’s penthouse is truly out of this world. With spectacular views of London’s iconic landmarks, including its famous royal park, the residence is a sky-high haven above the city.

The apartment stretches across the 10th and 11th floors of the One Hyde Park skyscraper and spans 18,000 square feet (1,672sqm).

Space for entertaining

In the heart of the home is a 26-foot (8m) double-height reception room, which features a living area, dining room and designer kitchen with high-end Gaggenau appliances and black granite countertops.

There are five bedrooms and eight bathrooms in total. The primary suite spans a staggering 2,300 square feet (214sqm) and, like most of the penthouse, benefits from stunning views of Hyde Park. It features dual dressing rooms and two luxurious bathrooms, fitted with Jacuzzi-style tubs.

Views across Hyde Park

Other luxury amenities include two studies, a private spa with a steam room, sauna and treatment room, a pool table, cocktail bar and home cinema. There's also an amazing wrap-around terrace that's perfect for soaking up the scenery.

It's no wonder the penthouse is for sale for a cool £175 million, via United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty.

Listed Georgian townhouse penthouse, Bath, Somerset

This exquisite Georgian property was designed by John Pinch the Elder in 1818 and is situated in the centre of Bath, a World Heritage city. Now Grade I-listed, the property was expanded in the 1930s and the interior was redesigned in 1936 for Ernest Cook, the grandson of travel pioneer Thomas Cook, using elements from Chesterfield House, the former residence of Princess Mary.

Following an extensive renovation, the building now houses five stunning apartments, including a gorgeous top-floor duplex.

Modern convenience meets period luxury

While the exterior offers plenty of traditional, Bridgerton-inspired appeal, the interior is contemporary, cool and filled with natural light.

Providing 2,302 square feet (214sqm) of inside space, the home has all the grandeur of a manor house, with soaring ceilings, ornate cornices, cast iron radiators, oversized sash windows, elegant fireplaces and a curved stone staircase, finished with a delicate wrought iron balustrade.

Effortlessly elegant décor

Space-wise, there's a stunning living room, a formal dining room, a modern kitchen, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. A lift also connects the home to the ground floor of the building, making for easy and secure access.

This incredible home is listed with Savills with a guide price of between £945,000-£1.7 million.

Three60 penthouse, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Three60 is Manchester's first cylindrical skyscraper. Standing proud in the world-class skyscraper district of New Jackson, the soaring tower is one of the city's most impressive buildings.

At the top of the property, on floors 49 and 50, you'll find an exquisite bespoke penthouse collection. Each of the exclusive apartments has far-reaching views and immaculate interior design. Let's head inside...

Floor-to-ceiling windows

Measuring between 1,732 square feet (161sqm) and 1,906 square feet (177sqm), these luxurious sky-high homes feature open-plan layouts and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood every corner with natural light.

The penthouses also benefit from the finest materials and finishes throughout, such as herringbone timber flooring, air-conditioning and upgraded Siemens appliances.

Finished with the finest materials

Arranged over two floors, there's a chic sitting room, a designer kitchen, a dining room, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. 

For sale with Savills New Homes North West, in April 2025, the penthouses were priced between £1.2 million and £1.5 million.

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Modern sea view penthouse, Hythe, Kent

Not all penthouses are located inside soaring skyscrapers, as this modern sea view property proves. Located in the old market town of Hythe, Kent, the newly built residence provides south-facing sea views and bespoke finishes, for a truly wow-factor finish. Let's step inside...

Bright and airy spaces

The apartment can be reached via a private lift, which opens directly into the 1,184-square-foot (110sqm) home.

Light and airy, there’s a spacious entrance hall and an open-plan living space, with a lounge, dining zone and kitchen – kitted out with contemporary cabinetry crafted by Armano and finished with Bertazzoni integrated appliances.

Unobstructed ocean vistas

There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the latter of which benefits from Lusso sanitaryware and gunmetal fittings. The main bedroom is a lavish space, thanks to its separate dressing room and luxurious en-suite shower room.

The 166-square-foot (15.4sqm) terrace provides enough space for a dining table and sofa, while its glass balustrade allows for unobstructed sea views. On the market with Reeds Rains Folkestone, the penthouse has a guide price of £850,000.

Two-storey penthouse, Swansea, Wales

Perched on the 23rd and 24th floors of a beachfront apartment building, this Airbnb property provides unparalleled vistas and refined interior spaces.

With soaring ceilings, walls of glass and contemporary furnishings, the apartment invites its guests to indulge in the pinnacle of luxury living.

Open-plan living areas

The front door opens into a generous entryway and flows through to a spacious lounge. Upstairs on a mezzanine level, you’ll find a modern kitchen and dining area.

Accommodating up to six guests, the home also has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Beautiful beachfront scenery

Yet the view has to be the best thing about this apartment. Providing unobstructed scenery of the spectacular five-mile (8km) stretch of Swansea Bay, as well as the glistening lights of Swansea city centre, the property truly feels like a private observation deck for any lucky guests.

The Lucan, Chelsea, London

The Lucan development is situated in one of London’s most prestigious areas, Chelsea. The high-end building was designed to make luxury living even easier for its residents, with everything from valet parking to housekeeping services available.

Set on the top floor of the building, you’ll find this impressive penthouse, which sprawls 3,229 square feet (299sqm). The pad landed on the market with United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty for £19.5 million.

A contemporary kitchen

The apartment is the first standalone property in Marriott's Autograph Collection, so it blends contemporary style with thoughtful craftsmanship throughout.

Each apartment in the collection has been made to be individual – in fact, each one comes with its very own signature scent and was finished by an in-house stylist, to make it unique.

Straight from bed to the balcony

Accessed by a direct lift, the gorgeous home features a large living room, a luxe kitchen with stone worktops and bronze splashbacks, a dining area, four ensuite bedrooms and separate staff accommodation. 

The brand-new home also features a lovely exterior balcony and underfloor heating throughout – not to mention designer lighting, glossy hardwood floors and oversized windows that provide idyllic views.

High-end duplex apartment, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the country's largest city. Across the metropolis, there are rows of identical terrace houses, sprawling mansions and high-rise apartment buildings. It's inside one of these soaring towers that you'll find this high-end duplex.

Described by Fetherstons, who listed the home in April 2025, as “one of the finest in the city”, the penthouse sits inside Obel Tower and spans the 25th and 26th floors.

Free-flowing interiors

Inside, the duplex is modern and unique, with walls of windows that frame breathtaking views of Belfast city centre and the River Lagan.

The apartment extends to around 1,200 square feet (111sqm) and features an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, with a partial double-height ceiling.

Bespoke fixtures

There are two large double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Every room comes decked out with bespoke fixtures and an exceptionally high standard of décor.

But, with a bustling city as your backdrop, who is really looking at the interior design?

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