Suffolk — £4,500,000
Dating back to the 14th century, Thurston House is a spectacular country home with 16 acres, eight bedrooms and a series of magnificent equestrian facilities.
Bury St Edmunds is a charming town as well, featuring Britain's smallest pub — The Nutshell — as well as plenty of independent shops and cafes.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £2,350,000
This might be the first time we've ever seen 'boxing gym' listed as a property feature — and it's not something you'd guess of this brick-built house in a village near Aylesbury.
There are five bedrooms, huge amounts of space, stables and more — including several barns, one of which is now a pub, another of which is the aforementioned workout space.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £3,995,000
This mini-White House — complete with flagpole — is as graceful and beautiful a home as we've seen this year — 'exemplary' is the word used by the agent, and that really does seem about right.
As pretty as it looks outside, the interiors are if anything even more wonderful: it has the grace and grandeur of a BBC period drama, yet somehow still feels homely and liveable. All this, and inside an hour on the train from central London.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Norfolk — £7,500,000
A pair of coastal properties that can be bought separately, but which bundled together could make the idea spot for multi-generational living in this totally unspoilt part of Norfolk.
Larkfields and Lark Cottage bring a touch of Long Island glamour to this part of the world, with pools, tennis courts and homes designed for inside-and-out living.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Shropshire — £7,750,000
Spectacular almost beyond belief, this outstanding hope near Ludstone really has to be seen.
Nine bedrooms, incredible period detail, and wonderful facilities — including pool, squash court and what appears to be a farming museum — plus 177 acres that include a lake.
For sale with Fisher German. See more pictures and details for this property.
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A micro estate for sale in west Wales shows that the best things come in small packages. In this case, three of themBrithdir is a remarkable collection of properties centred around a lake and just five miles from the sea.
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This blissful converted mill has sweeping views, a breathtaking library and gardens by a Chelsea gold medallistPenny Churchill takes a look at Stanbridge Mill, one of the finest properties for sale today in the west country.
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Portmore has it all: A 3,459-acre Scottish estate for sale, with a signature Baronial sandstone mansion at its heartFor sale for the first time in 40 years, Portmore Estate is everything you could ever want in Scotland.
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Location, community and charm: the enduring desirability of London's mews housesFrom birds, to horses, to beautiful family homes, the mews of London are some of the nation's most sought-after homes. But why?
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The distinctive and historic home that might just be 'one of Dorset’s most picturesque'Grade II*-listed Manor House, set in just under eight acres, dates from the 16th century.
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A 17th century farmhouse in Surrey with one of Britain's oldest squash courtsFords Farm is on the market for the first time in over half a century.
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The 15 best-value commuter towns for people working in London, according to new research from one of Britain's top estate agentsSavills have released their list of the best-value commuter towns in Britain. But do the sums add up? Toby Keel takes a look.
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What everyone is talking about this week: Where are the new Cotswolds?The appearance of American Vice President J. D. Vance in the Cotswolds is a sure sign that they're saturated, but where else can you escape to that has the same charm?
