Suffolk: Briar Cottage, Horringer
Cumbria: Cubben House, Irton, Holmrook
An enchanting 16th century cottage set in 1.75 acres, and boasting impressive views over the Lake District National Park. It is perched on the edge of the Miterdale Forest close to Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, garage. £650,000; Fine & Country
Hampshire: Shirley House, Shirley
A splendid Grade II house with 14th century origins, on the edge of the New Forest National Park. 7 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, 5 receps, garden, equestrian facilities. £2.1m; John D. Wood
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Perth and Kinross: Parks of Aldie, Kinross
A 19th century house set in approx. 3.5 acres with views to the Cleish Hills. The house has equestrian facilities, including stables and a riding arena. Main suite, 4 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, garden, parking. OIEO £750,000; Savills
Suffolk: High House, Otley
A magnificent Grade II* house dating back to 1500 and set in 5.5 acres. Main suite, 6 further beds, family bath, 2 showers, kitchen, 4 receps, indoor pool, tennis court, garden, parking. £1.6m; Knight Frank
Suffolk: Depden Hall, Depden
A Grade II 17th century moated country house with approx. 25 acres of gardens. 8 beds, 4 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, tennis court, boat house, outbuildings, parking. OIEO £2.85m; John D. Wood
Herefordshire: Lane Gate Cottage, Bircher
Charming Arts & Crafts thatched cottage nestled on the edge of Bircher Common. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, parking. OIRO £675,000; Samuel Wood
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