Now that we’re halfway through 2025, it is prime time to take a look at the properties that have had home-hunters’ heads turning the most. There are many reasons why people view properties online – from those hunting for their next house to people looking for a bit of inspiration. There are five properties in particular that have caught the attention of many, with more than 16.4 billion minutes spent exploring these incredible properties on Rightmove. So, you might want to take a peek at these showstoppers.
Colleen Babcock, Rightmove’s property expert, said: “This year’s most viewed homes so far on Rightmove highlight the unique charm and diversity of the UK housing market.”
Here are the top five most viewed homes of 2025 so far.
A medieval townhouse with a stiletto-shaped bathtub in Conwy
This intriguing Grade II-listed residence is helmed within Conwy’s medieval town walls. This magnificent home dates back to 1441 and was one of only two known medieval buildings in the town before being transformed between 2008 and 2015. Its showstopper feature is its glamorous stiletto-shaped bathtub.
The renovation combines modern features while preserving its historical roots, but its showstopper feature is its glamorous stiletto-shaped bathtub. Beyond the famous bathroom, the property boasts four bedrooms, a walled garden with views of Conwy quay and estuary, and also includes a section of the original town wall.
On sale for £875,000. To take a look around, click here
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A restored 1846 church with spiral staircase and bell tower in Bradford
This stunning conversion of St. Paul’s church, built in 1846, still maintains its sacred grandeur. The Grade II-listed building has an open-plan layout where the original “Arcade” flows into the kitchen and dining area with tall ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that let in all the light.
The property is no longer on the market.
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A 700-year-old family castle estate with deer park in the Yorkshire Dales
Ripley Castle is a 14th-century Grade I-listed castle that the same family has owned for over 700 years. This beautiful country estate forms the main character of its 1,800 acres, which include sporting rights, a deer park and lakes with breathtaking views.
The castle is on the market for £21,000,000. To take a look around, click here
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A 12,000 square foot mega-mansion with leisure complex in Caldy
This stunning contemporary home is balanced with its distinctive combination of stone, render and glass across more than 12,000 square feet of living space. It hosts five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a leisure complex to die for – with a gym, swimming pool/bar area, sauna, steam room, games room and a cinema on the ground floor, you’ll never need to leave.
On the market for £4,500,000. To take a look around, click here
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An Art Deco masterpiece in St. John’s Wood, London
This stucco-fronted mansion represents the pinnacle of luxury living. The St. John’s Wood home unfolds across five floors and is the result of the work of interior designer David Linley. The Art Deco masterpiece also helms extraordinary entertainment facilities including – a games room with a snooker table, a cinema with star-lit ceiling, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a gym, steam room, sauna, plunge pool, and even a hairdressing salon.
To take a look around, click here
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