If you’ve been watching Wimbledon and want to take your tennis skills to the next level, you may be considering purchasing a home with a court.
And the price doesn’t have to be out of reach: the cheapest one costs less than £220,000, according to data from OnTheMarket seen exclusively by This is Money.
Brighton and Hove, Cornwall and Buckinghamshire are the cities with the highest number of properties with tennis courts for sale.
According to OnTheMarket, 7,276 homes with tennis courts have been listed so far this year, compared to 13,436 in all of 2023.
Idyllic: Town Farm in North Norfolk is for sale through Strutt & Parker for around £1,980,000
Anyone fancy a game of tennis? Town Farm in Norfolk has extensive grounds and a tennis court.
In 2022, an impressive 43,930 homes with tennis courts were listed for sale nationwide as sellers capitalized on buyers’ desire for more outdoor space, which accelerated during the pandemic years.
Homes with tennis courts are often luxurious and out of reach for many, but there are some more affordable properties with their own courts.
West Dunbartonshire, Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire are the cheapest locations to buy a house with a tennis court so far this year, OnTheMarket said.
In West Dunbartonshire, the average cost of a house with a tennis court for sale is just £216,599, while in Glasgow it is £291,741.
At the other end of the spectrum is Westminster, London. Finding a property large enough to house a tennis court in Westminster is no easy feat and, unsurprisingly, very expensive.
According to OnTheMarket, the average cost of a home with a tennis court in Westminster is £4,434,566, up from £3,719,209 a year ago.
St Albans is another expensive place to buy houses with tennis courts, with tennis-ready homes typically selling for £3,703,913. While St Albans is the second most expensive place to buy a house with a court this year, last year Elmbridge in Surrey came in second.
Norfolk is known for its wide open spaces and glorious countryside and coastline, so it’s no surprise that properties with tennis courts here command a premium price. It’s the third most expensive place to buy a house with a tennis court, data suggests.
Grand: The Old Rectory in Kent is for sale through Strutt & Parker with a guide price of £3,250,000
Stay active: The Old Rectory in Kent has a tennis court, gym and swimming pool.
To purchase a house with a tennis court in North Norfolk, a buyer will typically need to spend £3,521,153, OnTheMarket said.
An idyllic six-bedroom house with tennis court called Town Farm is currently on sale by Strutt & Parker for a guide price of £1,980,000. The property near Holt has over 3.7 acres of land, a fenced paddock and self-contained holiday cottages.
How much does a tennis court cost?
If the property you plan to buy does not have a tennis court and you want to build your own, Checkatrade says the typical cost will be around £45,000.
There are different surfaces available, each with its own price and advantages and disadvantages.
Savanna is one of the more expensive surface options. The synthetic turf is, according to Checkatrade, highly advanced, as well as soft and durable, providing “extra cushioning during play”.
The cost of building a Savanna-surfaced pitch will be around £51,000, he added.
It’s worth remembering that if you have a tennis court at home and use it frequently, at some point you’ll likely need to refurbish it, which could cost around £17,000.
This will depend on things like the size of the court, the material of the court surface, and even factors like where you live.
There are plenty of properties for sale with tennis courts that are exquisite. Here are more properties with courts, or with views of the Wimbledon courts, for sale now to make you swoon:
1. Eight-bedroom house, Fairbourne Lane, Maidstone, sells for over £1,995,000
Wow factor: This eight-bedroom mansion in Kent is for sale through Knight Frank
Court Ready: The well-maintained tennis court will be a hit with friends and family.
Leisure pleasure: The swimming pool at the Maidstone property is a gem.
Luxury: The eight-bedroom Maidstone property has a spacious, high-end kitchen.
For sale through Knight Frank, this glorious country property is set in three acres of land and features a tennis court and swimming pool.
The property accommodates between four and eight bedrooms and has two additional annex buildings.
2. Six-bedroom house, Tismans Common, Horsham, £3.5m
Stunning: Saxes Plat in Horsham is for sale via Knight Frank for £3.5m
Theme: The tennis court is adorned in the Wimbledon colours of purple and green.
Luxury: The bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and luxurious marble surfaces.
Saxes Plat is a stunning six-bedroom Arts and Crafts country house with spacious accommodation and beautifully landscaped gardens.
The property is believed to date back to the early 20th century and has been modernised and extended by the current owners. The bedrooms, kitchen and bathrooms are all exceptional.
Saxes Plat features a tennis court, clubhouse and separate annex building with terrace and kitchenette, bar, underfloor heating and a wet room.
The property also features stables, a greenhouse and an oak-framed garage with an attached workshop.
3. Four-bedroom penthouse with views over Wimbledon, guide price £1,500,000
Views: This four-bedroom penthouse for sale through Knight Frank has a SW19 postcode
Outlook: The property overlooks the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Relaxing: This SW19 property has a light, spacious and airy interior.
This four-bedroom penthouse in SW19 postcode does not have its own tennis court, but it does have panoramic views of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and Wimbledon Park.
Inside, the property, which is for sale through Knight Frank, is spacious, light and airy and features a double-aspect reception room.
The apartment comes with a double garage, private communal grounds and a communal roof terrace with a private conservatory.
4. Five-bedroom house in Strathbane, Glasgow, sells for over £2,350,000
Glorious: Bracken House in Scotland is for sale through Savills for offers in excess of £2.35 million
Let’s Play: Bracken House has a full-size tennis court for one lucky buyer to enjoy.
Stylish: The interior of the Bracken House kitchen is modern and stylish.
Views: Bracken House has sensational views of the surrounding countryside.
This stunning five-bedroom home in Scotland is for sale through Savills for offers in excess of £2,350,000.
The property, called Bracken House, dates back to 1962 and occupies one of the most enviable rural positions near Glasgow.
The house is 460 square meters and has large windows throughout. In addition to panoramic views of the countryside, it features an artificial grass tennis court.