The one with the nursery: Noblethorpe Hall, Silkstone, £1,650,000 This 18-acre parkland estate has everything a young family could need. The current owners have converted the lower ground floor into an entertainment suite with cinema room and gym. The property commands a beautiful position with panoramic views over the South Yorkshire countryside. Parents can take children to the nearby National Peak Park and it is only a short drive away from the M1 and M62. Fine & Country Barnsley: 01226 729 009
The one with the perfect treehouse: Marsett House, Southwell, £2,800,000 Children will spend endless hours in this state of the art tree house on the grand estate of Marsett House. The treehouse is cedar clad, fully heated, and has its own power supply and satellite television making it suitable for young children and teenagers. Marsett House also comes complete with a professional home cinema, games room, and separate annexe, which could provide the perfect accommodation for a nanny. The parents of these lucky children will also love the master suite with its own dressing room, heated swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi all located on the lower level. Fine & Country Nottingham: 0115 982 2824
The one with the enchanting garden: Kingthorn Mill, Greens Norton, £2,250,000 With summer fast approaching, we cannot imagine a more magical location for a young family to explore and play. Kingthorn Mill not only has extensive private grounds of over 10 acres but there is also an outdoor tennis court and swimming pool. The separate annexe comprises a generous one bedroom apartment, which has an open plan sitting room with fire place, separate kitchen and bathroom, allowing the occupant their own privacy if they wish. Fine & Country Northampton: 01604 309 030
The one with the theatre: The Old Rectory, Fincham, £865,000 With its own private puppet theatre, this is the perfect home for the kids. Children can embrace their theatrical talents in the attic room in this nine bedroom converted country house. The mature gardens stretch to over two acres and are the perfect outdoors play area for children in the summer months. For parents, there is a wine cellar with a series of alcoves and vaulted ceilings. Fine & Country North & West Norfolk: 01553 769 100
The one for the twins: Church Trees, Denton, £650,000
This Grade II Listed family home is a charming hideaway for you and your family. Located at the end of a private no through road, this four bedroom property offers extensive mature gardens for endless fun in the secure grounds in the summer and this twin bedroom has plenty of space for camping adventures in the kids’ size teepee. Fine & Country Grantham: 01476 584 164
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