Properties of the week: magnificent manor houses

Featuring high-beamed ceilings, 18th century flagstone floors and carved stone fireplaces

1. Ossemsley Manor, Ossemsley, Christchurch

Ossemsley Manor, Ossemsley, Christchurch

Dorset: £395,000

A four-bed flat in this picturesque manor house built in 1908. The house was designed in the Tudor style and embellished with battlements and a tower; it is set in communal gardens of 3 acres. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, garden, parking.

£395,000; Spencers

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2. Debourne Manor, Cowes

Debourne Manor, Cowes

Isle of Wight: £850,000

A beautifully proportioned manor house full of period details, including high-beamed ceilings and fireplaces with carved stone surrounds. 5 beds, family bath, 2 shower rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 2 further receps, mature garden, outbuilding, garage/store.

£850,000; Spence Willard

3. Crayke Manor, Crayke

Crayke Manor, Crayke

Yorkshire: £2.25m

One of Yorkshire’s finest houses, this Jacobean property is set in landscaped grounds and parkland. Main suite, 6 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, 2-bed annexe.

£2.25m; Savills

4. Hannington Wick, Wiltshire

Hannington Wick, Wiltshire

Wiltshire: £2.75m

A quintessential manor house set in 17 acres. Main suite, 6 further beds, 4 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, annexe, outbuildings.

£2.75m; Strutt & Parker

5. Eudon George, Bridgnorth

Eudon George, Bridgnorth

Shropshire: £1.65m

An impressive Jacobean manor house, dating back to 1618 and set in more than 7.5 acres. Master suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 2 further receps, garden, outbuildings; self-contained 1-bed annexe, kitchen, family bath.

£1.65m; Knight Frank

6. No. 10, Hamels Mansion, Hamels Park, Buntingford

No. 10, Hamels Mansion, Hamels Park, Buntingford

Hertfordshire: £549,995

A split-level conversion of in part of a historic, Grade II manor house dating back to 1590, and built on lands formerly owned by King Henry VIII. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, dining/family room with mezzanine-level sitting room, garden, garage and parking.

OIRO £549,995; Oliver Minton

7. Pensham Fields House, Pensham

Pensham Fields House, Pensham

Worcestershire: £1.795m

A handsome red-brick Regency manor house set in almost 3 acres of gardens. The property retains many period features including 18th century flagstone floors. Main suite with dressing room, 4 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, utility, dining room, 2 further receps, entrance hall, snug, gardens, double garage and store.

£1.795m; Fisher German

8. Park House, Thornbury

Park House, Thornbury

Bristol: £425,000

A ground-floor maisonette in this elegant Grade II property, which was once home to English cricket captain W.G. Grace. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden.

£425,000; Goodman & Lilley

9. The Old Manor, Combe Florey, Taunton

The Old Manor, Combe Florey, Taunton

Somerset: £1.05m

A manor house with medieval origins in a rural setting of 1½ acres. 5 beds, family bath, 2 showers, kitchen, breakfast room, 2 receps.

£1.05m; Humberts

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