Buckinghamshire – £3.25m
An outstanding period manor farmhouse in a peaceful edge of village setting.
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
Cumbria – £1.1m
Design award-winning idyllic country retreat located less than 30 minutes drive from the Lake District, Oxenholme 14 miles. Surrounded by stunning gardens overlooking a lake and benefiting from separate annex.
On the market with MSW Hewetson. See more details about this property.
Florence – €2.9m
Apartment near the Ponte Vecchio spread over the 3rd and the 4th floors, about 200 sqm with panoramic views and in good condition.
On the market with Aste Giudiziarie. See more details about this property.
Guernsey – £9.75m
One of Guernsey’s most important homes.
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
Hampshire – £1.75m
A striking contemporary house with equestrian facilities.
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
Kent – £1.75 million
A magnificent Listed Grade II country house providing substantial accommodation and converted granary annexe, amid park-like gardens and grounds.
On the market with Jackson-Stops & Staff. See more details about this property.
Oxfordshire – £1.95 million
Prominent modern living amongst stunning gardens.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Somerset – £1.3m
A beautifully renovated modern five bedroom family house set in a beautiful tranquil location with wonderful views.
On the market with Strutt & Parker. See more details about this property.
West Sussex – £5.5 million
Described as “the best of the bunch”, this is a magnificent Lutyens masterpiece in stunning rural surroundings.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
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