1. Craighrannoch, Ballachulish
This Victorian villa is set on the shoreline of Loch Leven, and offers panoramic views across the loch to the mountains of Glencoe and beyond. Main suite, 6 further beds (2 en suite), family bath, 2 shower rooms, kitchen, 5 receps, self-contained 2-bed cottage, garden, parking.
£800,000; Bell Ingram (01631-566122)
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2. The Old Vicarage, Hoxne
Suffolk
A historic house, featured in Pevsner’s The Buildings of England, that features a pond and a moat. Main suite, 5 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen, 5 receps, garden, garage/studio.
3. Glan Afon, Pwllheli
Gwynedd
This handsome country house boasts private access to the beach at Abererch Sands. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, garden.
£975,000; Jackson-Stops (01244-328361)
4. Beach Hut, Wells-next-the-Sea
Norfolk
On one of Norfolk’s best beaches sits this picturesque beach hut. It includes a fitted-out interior with a base cupboard, laminate worktop and bench seating. With easy access to a fresh-water tap, bathroom and the car park.
£80,000; Belton Duffey (01328-710666)
5. Rockworth House, Bledlow Ridge
Buckinghamshire
A spacious country house set in 5 acres including natural ponds. 7 beds, 5 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, 1-bed annexe, stables, parking.
6. River Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
A period residence on the banks of the River Avon, with 240ft of waterside frontage, which comes with both fishing and mooring rights. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, cinema, garden, parking.
£1.85m; Vaughan Reynolds (01789-292659)
7. Lanreath, Looe
Cornwall
This lakeside lodge, part of the Stonerush Lakes development, is situated within 28 acres of landscaped grounds. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room.
OIEO £230,000; Scott Parry (01752-858314)
8. Valtos, Miavaig
Isle of Lewis
Positioned above the shoreline, with views over the West Loch Roag archipelago to the Atlantic, this contemporary property has a main suite, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, study, decked balcony and parking.
OIEO £300,000; Galbraith (01463-224343)
9. Rosebank, Dartmouth
Devon
In prime position, with steps leading down to the River Dart, this house has 3 beds, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, boathouse.
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