Flintshire — £2,500,000
'One of North Wales’ finest and most historic houses', say the agents of Gwysaney Hall, and the pictures suggest that it's billed accurately.
This Grade II*-listed mansion near Mold is an early 17th century house set in 27 acres; the main house is vasts and unspoilt, while there are also cottages, land and gardens.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Sussex — £3,500,000
Approached via its own sweeping driveway, Huntsland House is a six-bedroom house of almost 10,000 sq ft in Crawley Down.
The house is set in a beautiful, elevated position overlooking the countryside — and it's been beautifully refurbished, full of original features and modern touches.
For sale with Hamptons. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Sussex — £5,950,000
The wood-panelled main hall sets the tone perfectly for a house that's grand and stylish — and which has incredible views from its spot just outside the village of Ardingly.
There are nine bedrooms in the main house, as well as leisure facilities, fine gardens and a cottage.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £1,750,000
Situated in St Ippolyts, this is a modern, sensitively-designed, barn conversion that's full of light and space.
An underground wine cellar is one of the highlights, as is the open plan living space with spiral staircase up to a mezzanine floor that makes an ideal home office.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £6,300,000
In a prime village location just a couple of miles from Guildford, this six-bedroom home has gardens, tennis courts and a home gym.
The present owners have refurbished the place beautifully since they arrived a decade ago, with new sash windows, walnut floors and even air conditioning in some of the rooms.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
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