1. Hayle Oast, Horsmonden, Tonbridge
This Grade II conversion of a four-roundel oast house dating back to the 16th and 19th centuries is nestled in a quiet spot in the Kent countryside. Main suite, 4 further beds (one with en-suite shower), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, family room, open-plan living areas, hall, gym, double garage, outbuilding, garden.
Sold in June for £2.375m; Hamptons
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2. Chainbridge Lodge, Bampton, Tiverton
Devon
This Grade II chocolate-box fishing lodge is set in 13 acres on the banks of the River Exe. Includes fishing rights to one of the most prolific salmon-fishing spots on the river. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, garden, parking.
Sold in October for £725,000; Knight Frank
3. Thimbleby Mill, Horncastle
Lincolnshire
A partially converted mill with potential for further modernisation. Main suite, shower, 3 receps, kitchen, garage/car port with room above.
Sold in July for £415,000; Savills
4. Ramsay Garden, Castlehill
Edinburgh
This Grade A apartment in the Old Town dates back to 1760. Main suite, 1 further bed, 2 box rooms, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, hall.
5. Harlington Manor, Harlington
Bedfordshire
A historic property dating back to the 14th century. Charles II is said to have stayed here, reportedly as a guest at the wedding of the owner, Sir Francis Wingate. Main suite, 10 further beds (two en suite), 2 baths, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 5 further receps, garden, outbuildings.
On the market at £1.85m; Inigo
6. The Boat House, Chesterton
Cambridge
Set directly on the River Cam with its own mooring as well as uninterrupted views of the river. 3 beds, shower, kitchen, recep, garden, parking, boat port.
Sold in June in excess of the guide price of £995,000; Savills
7. Chilton, Cleobury Mortimer
Worcestershire
A fine property set in more than 8 acres of idyllic landscaped grounds. 7 beds, 2 baths, shower, kitchen/ breakfast room, 7 receps, self-contained 2-bed coach house, outbuildings, gardens.
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