Manor House in Northaw, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, £2,250,000 Set amongst approximately 20 acres is this elegant Grade-II Listed period residence retaining a wealth of original features. If the acreage and stunning 17th century house, architecturally belonging to the Caroline era, are not sufficient to impress, seek out the gorgeous orangery. Fine & Country Brookmans Park; brookmanspark@fineandcountry.com
Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape, South Africa, ZAR 45,000,000 This Private Game Reserve in the heart of the Eastern Cape is the perfect winter hideaway, covering 5,201 hectares. The well-stocked game farm has an Afro-Colonial style main lodge gazing over the Reserve, which is encompassed by a range of mountains. William and Lucinda Edwards; lucinda@farmerschoice.co.za
Cannes, La Californie, France, €25,000,000 Situated in one of only two private domaines in Cannes, this magnificent villa is a short hop from the centre of the city, yet the surrounding 5,700 square metres of lush private parkland afford total privacy and tranquility throughout the year. Fine & Country Cannes; cannes@fineandcountry.com
Rheenendal, Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa, ZAR 40,000,000 Situated in the hills above Knysna, this beautiful historical manor is a citrus and game estate that represents country life at its best. The winter views onto the stunning Lawn Wood Lake allow you to spot zebra, ostriches and wildebeest in the game camp below. Fine & Country South Africa –Knysna; knysna@fineandcountry.com
Hassocks, West Sussex, United Kingdom, £3,950,000 Another orangery can be found at Clayton Priory, a Grade-II Listed home that is a superb example of a classic Regency country house. The formal gardens lying principally to the south of the main house, with stunning views to the South Downs, are delightful. Fine & Country Brighton and Hove; brightonandhove@fineandcountry.com
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'I have lost a treasure, such a sister, such a friend as never can have been surpassed': Inside Jane Austen's Winchester home, the house where she penned her final words and drew her final breathJane Austen spent the last days of her life in rented lodgings in Winchester, Hampshire. Adam Rattray describes the remarkable recent discoveries made about the house in which she died.
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An utterly charming island home in Scotland with gardens so beautiful they made the cover of Country LifeAn Cala on the Isle of Seil has a fascinating history that is only enhanced by its amazing setting.
