Homes that boast their own centre courts

It’s the season of glasses of Pimms and strawberries and cream, and here better to enjoy all that summer has to offer than on your own Tennis Court?

We’ve found five picture perfect properties fit for a budding Andy Murray.

Arkely, London

This unique and spectacular property boasts over five glorious acres and a sensational Grade II-listed windmill, known locally as both Barnet Gate Mill and Arkley Windmill. One of the oldest in southern England, it was used for 100 years before it became part of the grounds of this house built in the early 20th Century. In addition to the five-bedroom main house, the estate includes a detached three-bedroom cottage, a separate barn and a detached double garage. The property provides a wonderful outdoor terrace, ideal for entertaining, with a well-kept tennis court and two lakes.

Binfield, Berkshire

A unique small country estate, in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, perfect for family living, with facilities for everyone the property boasts a tennis court, a swimming pool (there is even a pool bar) and paddocks for the horse riders. The property itself is a beautiful six bedroom newly refurbished cottage, but within the grounds there is also a detached two bedroom cottage and various outbuilding/offices.

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Rawlings Farm is a 10 bedroom historical gem, located in 27 acres of private land. The house itself has been lovingly renovated, in keeping with the original features of the property and making the most of the beautiful setting. The mature grounds and gardens include a mixture of woods, paddocks and open pastureland, there is plenty to do, with a treehouse and zip wire the children can enjoy, as well as a heated swimming pool, a sauna, tennis courts and several greenhouses and outbuildings.