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Wiltshire:

17 Charlton Park House, Charlton, near Malmesbury. Dating from the early 17th century, and built for the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, this magnificent Grade I mansion is situated within open parkland close to the village of Charlton. No. 17 is a split-level apartment on the second floor in the northwest wing of the house, which can be accessed from the communal great hall. Master suite, with access to separate dressing room, 1 further bed, family bath, entrance hall with trompe l’oeil panels, kitchen, drawing/dining room with deep bay stone mullioned windows and access to a private roof terrace. The communal grounds, parkland and arboretum also include a gravelled parking area for residents and visitors, and a single garage in the parking block. £345,000; Savills (01285-627550).