Properties of the week: houses with gorgeous gardens
Featuring a 17th century house with Arts and Crafts-style gardens and a stone farmhouse with orchards and woodland
1. Court Mill, Merriott
Somerset
A converted 18th century mill set in 1.5 acres of mature gardens featuring a waterfall which flows into a leat. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 4 receps, studio, double garage.
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2. Hill House, Langport
Somerset
Handsome 19th century property built for the banker Vincent Stuckey. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, garage.
3. Hamhaugh Island, Shepperton
Surrey
New England-style property, on the banks of the River Thames, with a 55-foot private mooring and mature garden. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 1 recep, studio, garden office, parking.
4. Elm Green Farmhouse, Thurston
Suffolk
A 16th century farmhouse with landscaped gardens, all in 1 acre. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, study, workshop, parking.
£835,000; Bedfords (01284-769999)
5. Stormont, Scone
Perth
An elegant C-listed stone villa set in carefully nurtured gardens. 4 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, workshop/garage.
OIEO £565,000; Galbraith (01738-451111)
6. The Cottages, Colkirk
Norfolk
Situated on the edge of a village and featuring landscaped cottage gardens to the front and rear. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, conservatory, workshop/garage.
£440,000; Belton Duffey (01328-855899)
7. Compton Street, Compton
Hampshire
This 17th century, Grade II house has Arts and Crafts-style gardens laid out by the architect G.H. Kitchin. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 4 receps, summer house, office, timber-framed barn/garage.
£2.1m; Knight Frank (01962-677242)
8. Bleach Green Farm, Alum Waters
County Durham
Traditional stone farmhouse built in 1764 with 17 acres of land including mature gardens, orchards and woodland. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, conservatory, garden room, annexe, stables, parking.
£1.2m; Finest Properties (01434-622234)
9. Spinney Cottage, West Stratton
Hampshire
This charming cottage includes a garden planted with an abundance of roses. Main suite, 1 further suite, kitchen/dining room, 1 recep, parking.
£549,950; Savills (01962-841842)
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