Herefordshire — £9 million
Huge excitement for this launch: Dinmore, ome of the most incredible properties in Herefordshire, has come on to the market. The ivy-clad cloisters with a tower at one end are breathtaking.
For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Oxfordshire — £6.5 million
CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien used to meet regularly at Studley Priory, an outstanding 11-bedroom house that was, back in the day, a country hotel. Now, this venerable old building is a home once more — and what a home it is.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Norfolk — £4.5 million
An unbearably handsome Queen Anne house — plus four cottages — on this 47-acre estate in Great Hockham. This is a proper, rural playground, with superb grounds, swimming pool, tennis court and more.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Monmouthshire — £1.895 million
Penyclawdd Court is a remarkable, Grade I-listed country house in a wonderful rural spot near Abergavenny. Full of character, six bedrooms, and no chain to worry about.
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For sale via Powells — see more details and pictures.
Kent — £2 million
In a rural setting between Canterbury and the coast, this early 20th century home is peaceful and calming. A separate coach house is run as a successful holiday let.
For sale via Hobbs Parker — see more details and pictures.

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