Only a mile from the show village of Broadway, on the Gloucestershire/ Worcestershire border, picture-postcard Willersey has everything a proper village should have: houses of mellow Cotswold stone, a village green, a duck pond, a parish church, a post office, several pubs, a primary school and a garage. With mainline stations at nearby Evesham and Moreton-in-Marsh, and the M5, M40 and M42 all within easy reach, Willersey is a prime habitat for commuters to Birmingham, Cheltenham and London. In the past two years, a terraced period cottage in Willersey has cost, on average, £239,000, with detached four-bedroom houses averaging between £350,000 and £450,000. One of the best houses in the village?historic, Grade II-listed Pool Farm?is currently for sale through Knight Frank (01789 297735) at a guide price of £1.5m. This exquisite 17th-century house is said to have been given to a former owner by Charles II. It stands in 1.6 acres of gardens overlooking the village green and duck pond, and has four reception rooms, 5/6 bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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A one-of-a-kind waterfront estate with two private beaches is for sale on the same storied American island that Jackie Kennedy, the Obamas and Princess Diana have all visitedBeach Farm on Martha’s Vineyard — a favourite summertime holiday destination with prominent American families — is a perfect melding of New England and Scandinavian design styles.
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Snakes alive! Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 15, 2025Napoleon's downfall and two of James Bond's most memorable villains in Tuesday's quiz.
