
A Georgian vicarage in Essex is for sale at £2.85 million
Housed in a converted grade I listed mansion, this three-bedroom flat has 2,360 sq ft of living space, high ceilings and a main bedroom situated in the old ballroom. On the ground floor there are two paved terraces leading to a private courtyard garden, while the communal gardens adjoin the grounds of Herstmonceux Castle. It's four miles from the market town of Hailsham. batchellermonkhouse.com
The Windmill was built in 1883 and converted into a residence in 1913. It has five bedrooms, three receptions, two receptions and a spiral staircase. The fifth bedroom is at the top of the windmill and has sweeping views of the Chilterns. The kitchen/breakfast room is on the lower ground floor and has French doors onto a terrace. The property is near the village of Cholesbury, four miles from Chesham. fineandcountry.co.uk
Set in a quarter acre in Farndale in the North York Moors National Park, this grade II listed stone cottage has two reception rooms including a beamed sitting room with an open hearth and a cosy living room. The kitchen/diner is warmed by an oil-fired Stanley range cooker, and a utility annexe includes a cloakroom and wood/coal store. Upstairs there is a main bedroom with en suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. peterillingworth.co.uk
The Hoe is a grade II listed five-bedroom house on Plymouth Hoe spread across 4,749 sq ft and five storeys, including a lower ground floor apartment suitable for multigenerational living or a holiday let. The property has an open-plan kitchen/dining area, three bathrooms, a drawing room with views over the Hoe, as well as a courtyard garden and double garage. The house also has sea views across Plymouth Sound and Drake's Island. Dartmoor National Park is about 25 minutes away by car. marchandpetit.co.uk
This five-bedroom architect-designed family home spans three storeys. It features a Naked Kitchens walnut kitchen/diner, a shower room with Portuguese tiles, a utility room and a family room leading to a south-facing garden with no fewer than four secure Asgard sheds. The lower ground level has a bedroom that could be used as a home office. Triple glazing and solar panels mean the property is energy efficient, with an EPC rating of B (only A is better). It's a ten-minute walk from North Berwick railway station, with regular trains to Edinburgh in 33 minutes. coultersproperty.co.uk
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A five-bedroom villa surrounded by 98 pine trees, with views over the national park in the heart of the Algarve. The main residence features an expansive covered terrace and outdoor swimming pool with barbecue area. Inside there are high wooden ceilings, a fireplace, wooden floors, a cosy sitting room, and a modern kitchen with a large island. The property includes a separate one-bedroom apartment. savills.com
This pretty three-bedroom stone house in the medieval town of Beaumont in the Dordogne has spacious rooms, a bright conservatory and a heated, covered pool in its landscaped grounds. The ground floor features a conservatory, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, storeroom, shower room, bedroom and WC. Upstairs there are two attic bedrooms. It comes with a double garage, wine cellar and workshop. kyero.com
Perched high above St Aubin's Bay, Villa Cambray is a five bedroom, five-bathroom home with 8,450 sq ft of meticulously crafted modern living space. The home has sweeping, sea-facing windows, multiple reception areas, a professional-grade kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, a cinema room and office, plus a gym. The main bedroom is on the top floor, while a central marble staircase enhances the sense of grandeur. There is an internal garage (more of a showroom for Ferraris and Porsches) for up to eight cars that has a turntable and car lift. There is also an infinity pool, plus extensive terraced areas and an outdoor kitchen. fineandcountry.je
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