Homes for sale with magical treehouses

• Treehouses have evolved well beyond the childhood den, with zip wires, TVs and even their own bathrooms
• Homes with substantial treehouses offer owners the option of self-contained retreats or even holiday lets
• From a Gothic manor in Kent to a Grade II* listed Somerset manor house, these properties prove the treehouse is now a serious garden room in its own right

From copper baths nestled among the treetops to fully connected smart retreats with zip wires and underfloor heating, the treehouse has come a long way. Once the domain of children with a hammer and a few spare planks, today’s luxury treehouses are bona fide outbuildings designed and built to the same standard as the homes they sit beside.

Interest in treehouse stays has surged in recent years, driven by a wave of boutique woodland retreats and treetop hotels. For buyers, a high-spec treehouse now adds real lifestyle appeal and, in some cases, genuine income potential as a holiday let.

6 UK homes for sale with treehouses

From self-contained treetop retreats to charming orchard hideaways, here are six homes for sale right now that come with treehouses worth getting excited about.

A Georgian estate with a treehouse that earns its keep

Harptree Court is an exceptional Grade II listed Georgian manor in Somerset, set within 51 acres of parkland with a cottage, stables, tennis court and extensive outbuildings. The fully self-contained treehouse was built in 2011 and is currently used for holiday lets. It has its own veranda, king-size sleeping space, copper bath, shower room and a kitchen with woodburning stove.

A Gothic manor with a treehouse fit for a film set

Oxney Court is a Grade II listed Baronial-style Gothic manor near Dover, dating in parts to the 17th century and set within 35 acres of woodland and manicured gardens, with a pool, tennis court, gym, cinema room and 13 bedrooms across the estate. The treehouse comes complete with its own chimney, rope bridges and zip wire.

A design-led country estate with a treehouse above the pond

Lower Farm in Effingham is a meticulously refurbished Grade II listed residence where every minute detail, from the bespoke kitchen joinery to the brass roll-top bath, has been considered. Out in the professionally landscaped grounds, a charming children’s treehouse overlooks a pond, sitting alongside a swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, tennis court and football pitch.

An Edwardian home with a smart-connected treehouse and zip wire

Shotover Edge is a beautifully restored 1914 Edwardian home on the edge of Shotover Country Park, just 3.5 miles from Oxford. It has six bedrooms, a cinema room and a show-stopping bespoke kitchen with sunken wine cellar. The habitable treehouse is complete with zip wire, heating and a bathroom, and is fully integrated into the property’s intelligent control system. This makes it one of the most sophisticated treehouse setups on the market.

A Tudor-style family home with a secret garden treehouse

Behind electric gates on one of Sutton Coldfield’s most distinguished roads, this striking Tudor-style residence offers over 4,800 sq ft of accommodation alongside a heated pool, outdoor bar and kitchen, cinema room and gym. Tucked away in a secret garden with a wooded play area, the treehouse retreat adds a touch of magic to already impressive outdoor entertaining space.

A Grade II* manor house with a treehouse in the orchard

The Yews is a genuinely rare find. This Grade II* listed manor house in the Somerset village of Curry Rivel has origins spanning over 500 years and grounds that include a ballroom, Victorian glasshouse, sunken garden, croquet lawn and wildflower meadow. A charming timber treehouse sits within the orchard garden among rare apple varieties, quince, mulberry and walnut trees.