High Buston Hall is a Grade II-listed five-bedroom Georgian country home with sea views and more than four acres of gardens and paddocks – the main house also retains many of its original decorative features. Its two wings are configured as separate annexes, with one and two bedrooms respectively, a courtyard and private entrances, which can be let as holiday rentals.

Old High House Chapel in Allendale, a town in the North Pennines National Landscape, is a grade II listed conversion with sweeping views of the West Allen Valley. Originally a Wesleyan chapel, its period features include sash windows and exposed stone walls. The three-storey property has one bedroom, one bathroom and two reception rooms, with a wood-burner in the cosy kitchen/family room on the ground floor.

On the route between Carlisle and the coast is the market town of Wigton. For the owners or guests of the home (and B&B) Fiddleback Farm it is the nearest town (four miles away). The unusual Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse is made of sandstone and built in a curved shape. The front door has grey pillars either side and a lattice window above. Inside, the family accommodation rests on the ground floor with a large kitchen, while the guests’ bedrooms are on the first floor.

Locker Holme is a four-bedroom house with views of Morecambe Bay. It was built in the 2010s but, faced in local stone, it feels rooted in the landscape. Inside, an open, flowing layout teams natural and neutral tones with striking colour.

Rose View is a three-bedroom period cottage with outbuildings, mature gardens and a paddock. Bedrooms are well proportioned, and the spacious sitting room features original exposed beams and an open fire. Easy access to Silloth Beach on the Solway Coast is granted via a sandy path running by the garden.

Ebbastrand is a four-bedroom Edwardian villa which offers dramatic views over Coldingham Bay’s horseshoe-shaped shoreline. Inside, the decor blends modern and traditional styles, while the garden has a pathway to two decked seating areas with a summerhouse. A boardwalk provides direct access to the shore, offering the best of coastal living.

Kemlyn, Caldbeck, Wigton. This pretty cottage is nestled in an idyllic location within the Lake District National Park. Main suite, 3 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, parking.

This early-Victorian five bedroom farmhouse is approached along a private lane on the edge of the village of Soulby, just outside Kirkby Stephen. There are plenty of original details, including flag-stone floors and exposed timber beams. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with handmade oak cabinetry and a four-oven oil-fired Aga. Upstairs, the bedrooms are arranged across two floors: one is currently used as a library. Syke Side House stands in the scenic Upper Eden valley and faces south over the Pennines, Stainmore and Mallerstang Edge. A private woodland is planted with more than 3,000 trees and hedges forming avenues, clearings and seating areas to capture the sunlight all day.

Hawksdale LOdge is a truly beautiful period country house with stunning gardens, woodland and breathtaking views. The property has a flexible layout including a first-floor annexe, that offers fully self-contained, two-bedroom accommodation. There are three wonderful reception rooms within the main house. The drawing room and the sitting room are impressive, and the dining room offers more formal entertaining space. The light and airy kitchen brings a warm heart to the home.

The property is a distinguished Edwardian detached house with landscaped gardens and over 6,000 square feet of refined living. The principal reception rooms radiate around a central hallway, anchored by a striking staircase. The formal reception rooms lie to the front, with a lounge and a dining room, which showcase traditional Arts and Crafts style panelling. The rear of the house is where a striking open-plan kitchen, dining and living space forms the heart of the home. A large, air-conditioned gym with mirrored walls and garden access provides a dedicated space for fitness and wellbeing.

A refurbished, Grade II-listed country house with a one-bedroom annexe and an oak-framed barn in the process of being converted into a spa complex. It has beamed ceilings, inglenook fireplaces with wood-burning stoves and substantial landscaped gardens.

A renovated, Grade II-listed farmhouse and detached annexe set in landscaped gardens on a hillside above Combs Reservoir, with panoramic views over the Peak District. it has exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces with wood-burning stoves, and a kitchen with an Aga.

This four-bedroom Victorian townhouse occupies a commanding position in Whitley Bay, with uninterrupted views of the beach, Spanish City, and St Mary’s Lighthouse. The thoughtfully renovated interiors combine modern comforts with original period details.

The Byre is a charming stone-built barn conversion sitting above Lindisfarne Bay, with uninterrupted views towards the Farne Islands and Holy Island. The three-bedroom property boasts a layout designed to maximise light and views in all directions.

A renovated, Grade II-listed farmhouse and detached annexe set in landscaped gardens on a hillside above Combs Reservoir, with panoramic views over the Peak District. It has exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces with wood-burning stoves, and a kitchen with an AGA. 4 beds, 2 baths, dressing room, 2 receps, 0.8 acres.

Poachers Cottage, with its distinctive orange exterior and newly thatched roof, is a true blend of colourful comfortable interiors and period character. Set among the rolling countryside in the village of Hempnall, 11 miles from Norwich and 16 miles from Diss, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is nestled in mature wraparound gardens with a workshop in the grounds. Inside, expect floral and striped wallpaper, oak worktops bookending a red Aga, and original timber beams in abundance.

Fiddleback Farm is a grade II* listed circular farmhouse dating from 1709. It has five bedrooms and 8.5 acres near the village of Curthwaite and 7.5 miles to Carlisle.

A beautifully restored former corn mill in an idyllic rural setting. Period features include the original mill machinery, and the property is set in well-tended mature gardens and land of approx. 4.65 acres.

The hillside falls away in front of six-bedroom Hawksdale Lodge to views over the countryside six miles north of the Lake District National Park. The period country house has high ceilings in its three reception rooms, an Aga within an inglenook in the airy kitchen and over 2.6 acres of land. A two-bedroom annexe on the first floor has been let out as a holiday home. It is two miles from the village school and shops in Dalston, and seven miles from the regional capital of Carlisle.

The Mews is a former coachman’s cottage and carriage house that’s part of a quiet collection of cottages in the village of Shotley Bridge. A single-storey extension was added in 2018 and now the property has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two reception rooms. Built in the 1870s, the home’s original fireplace is the focal point of the living room; there are also double-glazed sash windows, panelled walls and original doors to satisfy period-property lovers. Modern luxuries include two parking spaces, underfloor heating on the ground floor and a utility room. Pocket sliding doors lead to a deceptively large south-facing garden with a patio shielded by mature hedging.

Standing in three acres of gardens near the Georgian town of Holt on the north Norfolk coast is Home Farmhouse, an attractive Grade II-listed, five bedroom 17th-century house and a much-loved family home that has been in the same ownership for 30 years. Grounds include a productive orchard, a kitchen garden with raised beds, herbaceous borders and a wildflower meadow. A conservatory overlooks a courtyard and there is an artist’s studio with a wood-burning stove, plus garages, work-shop and open-fronted cart shed. The threshing barn has previously been granted planning permission for conversiom.

Caldew Bank, a handsome, six-bedroom, Grade II-listed house dating from 1760 and standing behind painted stone gateposts in the heart of rural Bridge End, six miles from Carlisle, has a garden arranged across several levels with a sandstone terrace overlooking lawns. A productive vegetable garden, with a series of raised beds, is tucked to one side. Outbuildings include a workshop, potting shed and bike store. From the doorstep are walks and rides across open countryside towards the Lake District National Park.

Grade II-listed, 16th century coastal residence with south-facing walled gardens, just 30 metres from East Runton’s Blue Flag beach. The house has open fireplaces and a breakfast kitchen with bespoke oak units an an Aga with six ovens. 7 beds, 7 baths, recep, two conservatories, gazebo, 0.75 Acres.

Late 18th-century Old Farm House is tucked into the hillside above Combs Reservoir in the Peak District National Park. The three-bedroom, Grade II-listed house stands within a courtyard that includes lawned gardens, a double garage with self-contained one-bedroom annexe and a paddock that has been used to keep goats, ducks and chickens, but could suit pony grazing or orchard planting. It is within 15 minutes of Buxton and between the towns of Whaley Bridge and Chapel-en-le-Frith; beauty spots mam Tor, Kinder Scout and the Goyt valley are within easy reach.

Approached via a gravelled courtyard, Midtown Farm is a characterful period property with an attached barn. There are exposed beams, stone fireplaces and the barn could be converted. On the ground floor there are two reception rooms, a kitchen and utility space, and upstairs there are four bedrooms, including a main bedroom with a dressing room and en suite, plus a family bathroom. Tallentire is near Cockermouth.

Caldew Bank gets its name from the River Caldew, which can be seen across a field and gardens from the living room of this six-bedroom house in the Cumbrian village of Dalston, about five miles from Carlisle. Stroll into the village on foot in less than half an hour, returning to a Georgian house that dates back to 1760. It has working shutters, sash windows and an original cast-iron fireplace in the snug. With grandfather clocks and timber beams throughout, this house is all about tradition and comfort, set on a south-facing garden plot with lawns, mature borders, fruit trees and a vegetable patch, as well as a sandstone terrace to enjoy eating in the fresh air when the sun’s out.

Riding Mill is a commuter village, west of Newcastle, close to the village of Corbridge and historic town of Hexham. On the edge of the village is Dalehead, a 1960s house in a corner plot with views over the River Tyne and valley. The upside-down house has six bedrooms. There are three bathrooms with vaulted ceilings in the living room, exposed beams and a picture window overlooking the lawn. The galley kitchen runs alongside and the adjoining family room opens on to a balcony. The village has a pub, a cafe and a tennis club. £945,000.

The property is a truly stunning compact country estate with guest accommodation, extensive land and elegant interiors. Low House is a distinguished country estate built in classic Northumberland stone, positioned within a serene rural setting on the outskirts of Slaley. Internally, the house unfolds with quiet sophistication. In addition to the main accommodation, a guest annexe adjoins the principal house. Surrounded by south-facing landscaped gardens, paddocks, and woodland, and accompanied by a detached three-bedroom cottage, stables, and an expansive agricultural building, the estate presents a rare lifestyle opportunity in the heart of the Tyne Valley. The land includes a combination of well kept paddocks and traditional stone stables. In total, the site extends to around 37.52 acres, offering a rare combination of landscaped gardens, productive land, and natural woodland within a single, cohesive setting.

Yew Tree, Belford Hall. Ground-floor flat in an elegant Grade I Palladian-style building dating back to 1756. 2 beds, family bath, recep, kitchen/breakfast room, communal gardens, parking. £325,000.

Set within a handsome Georgian building in Carlisle that used to be a nunnery, this mid-terrace has tall ceilings, large proportions and more than 3,400 sq ft of space. Enter 6 Chapel Brow via a hallway tiled in limestone with decorative plasterwork, and kick back in two reception rooms with fireplaces (one of them has a secret floor hatch to the cellar). There’s a kitchen/diner with views over the communal gardens. The second floor is home to four double bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, and you can see the Scottish border from some of the bedrooms. Carlisle railway station is a 12-minute drive or a 30-minute bus ride away, with a 90-minute direct train to Newcastle, while the Lake District National Park is a 40-minute drive away.

Fancy a rural bolt hole perfect for bird-watching or (if you’re lucky) admiring the northern lights? The Byre is a converted agricultural building within Lindisfarne Bay Cottages in the hamlet of Fenham, beside the tidal bay opposite Holy Island and within the Northumberland Coast national landscape. The three-bedroom property has a semi-open plan kitchen/diner on the ground floor, along with two bedrooms (both with en suite bathrooms) while the first floor is dedicated to the sitting room — with a vaulted ceiling and full-height picture window — as well as a principal bedroom suite. Supermarkets and restaurants are a 12-minute drive away in Belford, while the border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is about 11 miles away.

Quarry House is a six-bedroom detached home in Heddon-on-the-Wall (a village that, as its name suggests, is on Hadrian’s Wall). The property is set in just over seven acres, with spectacular views of the Tyne Valley and plenty of privacy. Renovated in 2024, it features elegant interiors, four reception rooms and a spacious kitchen-diner plus boot room. Highlights outside include landscaped gardens, paddocks, stables, mature woodland. Newcastle is ten miles away.

A 17th-century former farmhouse and a two-storey coach house set in gardens overlooking the Malvern Hills. It has beamed ceilings, period fireplaces with wood-burning stoves and a kitchen with an Everhot range.

With village life on one side and open countryside on the other, grade II listed Radcliffe in Corbridge is the perfect Tyne Valley bolt hole. The property has three reception rooms, six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, plus a separately accessed one-bedroom annexe to the rear. There is a multilevel south-facing garden that has been landscaped for year-round interest, plus an alfresco dining space. Corbridge is a pretty village with good transport links to Newcastle and Carlisle.

This landmark Georgian house, perched above Fowey’s old town, has six bedrooms — all with harbour views. Believed to have been the home of the naturalist Charles William Peach in the mid 1800s, the house counts Alfred Lord Tennyson and Charles Darwin among its historic guests. Its present owners have renovated it throughout, combining the high ceilings and ornate fireplaces with Lefroy Brooks fittings in the two bathrooms and Smeg and Bosch kitchen appliances. Outside is a large balcony terrace overlooking the estuary, a private garden and an artist’s studio.

5 Adderstone Crescent occupies one of Jesmond’s most desirable addresses- a substaintial and highly private property set on a wide, tree-lined street, with an unusually deep, secluded garden for this area bordered by mature trees. Distinguished by its handsome red-brick facade, the property combines classical stature with contemporary scale and finish, offering over 7,000 swuare feet of refined, versatile accomodation arranged across three storeys.

A Grade II-listed Georgian house in a conservation area overlooking the Bridgewater Canal, just a 14-minute drive to Manchester United stadium and  short walk to Worsley Sports Club. The house has detailed cornicing, wood floors an dperiod fireplaces.  5 beds, 2 baths, 3 receps, dining kitchen, laundry/utility, store, parking, courtyard garden.

This four-bedroom barn conversion in 1.8 acres is in the village of Lulsley in the Teme Valley, ten miles from Worcester. The 3,455 sq ft house has a spacious ground floor — the sitting room with vaulted beamed ceilings and a brick fireplace is a highlight. There is also a library, breakfast room and downstairs bedroom, as well as a kitchen and utility room. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. Outside is a triple garage block/workshop.

In the market town of Wigton, this barn conversion in 3.36 acres combines country living with modern design. The large open-plan living/dining/kitchen space on the ground floor is flooded with natural light. A boot room, utility and plant room make up the rest of the ground floor. Bespoke oak stairs lead to the first floor, which has five bedrooms (four with en suite) and a cinema room. There is also a self-contained two-bedroom annexe, ideal for multigenerational living or a holiday let.

‘It seems silly when writing about a property like Calthwaite Hall to focus on something as simple as the stairs,’ wrote James Fisher in his piece, mentioning the ‘overwhelming wealth of features’ that make it ‘hard to know where to start.’
‘But, just look at those stairs,’ said James. ‘Just as an art form, they are bewitching, like the shell of a nautilus.
‘There are many reasons to buy many houses, but sometimes it’s just a tiny detail that makes it extra special.’
And that really says it all.

Strikingly contemporary, Silvascape is a four-bedroom new-build configured upside-down to make the most of the woodland views. It’s in Stocksfield, a pretty Tyne Valley village.

A renovated, Grade II-listed house that dates from 1818. It is situated in the grounds of a former rectory and was once the stables and accomodation for the rectory’s coachman. It has period fireplaces with wood-burning stoves and a bespoke kitchen with a range cooker and built-in appliances. 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 receps, breakfast kitchen, walled garden, grounds, outbuilding.

This cottage sits beside the River Petterill and enjoys riparian fishing rights. It is an Arts & Crafts-nspired, stone-built house enclosed by mature woodland.

A Victorian Grade II-listed former coach house in the grounds of Old Hunstanton Hall, with large gardens that include a moat and a tennis court. It has vaulted ceilings, pamment flooring, and mullioned windows deisgned by the architect Charles Morris.

Colepike Hall is a Grade II-listed manor house and estate that, in its earliest iteration, was supposedly part of a deserted village. It became a manor house in medieval times and was rebuilt again in 1859. The stone building is now split into three properties. Cookson House, the four-bedroom east wing is for sale, but residents will soon forget they are attached. This side of the hall has its own private gardens, including woodland, a fenced paddock and a kitchen garden. A large outbuilding houses a gym and a store room.

Toads Place, Fowey. A landmark Georgian house, enjoying panoramic southerly
views of the harbour and Pont Pill. 6 beds (1 en suite), family bath, shower, kitchen/dining room,
2 receps, music room, studio, terraced garden.

A few moments from the north Norfolk coast, Highfields has been extensively renovated and remodelled. The broken-plan ground floor has been divided into a living room, sitting room and kitchen, which has large skylights and French doors leading to an alfresco dining area. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms across two floors. In the garden there is a timber-framed studio equipped with broadband and lighting, as well as a double carport. Weybourne is a few miles from Sheringham and Holt.

Greenbank Farmhouse is a well-developed smallholding with a self-contained annexe, equestrian facilities and seven acres of landscaped grounds. It has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and lots of flexible space, including an office building, a stone and timber-clad garage with water and a WC, an additional studio set apart from the house and three stables with power and water. It is in the Lake District village of Crook, which is a 15-minute drive from Windermere and has a great gastropub, the Sun Inn, on the doorstep.

Meadowsweet is a two-bedroom terraced cottage tucked away in the teeny parish of Ingworth in the verdant environs of National Trust countryside. The interiors are as pretty as its name (think deVOL kitchen, limestone floors and exposed brick chimney stacks) and the best bit is the timber-framed summerhouse, in use at present as an art studio complete with power and internet. The market town of Aylsham is a five-minute drive away.

The grade II listed Kelloe Hall South is a three-storey, four-bedroom lime-rendered brick property with a traditional Welsh slate roof, set in quarter of an acre of grounds, with panoramic views of the Durham countryside. The original building dates from the mid-18th century. The kitchen and dining room feature an inglenook and original cast-iron range cooker. A sitting room at the back of the house has a grand fireplace with a wood-burner; glazed double doors lead to the conservatory. The three top-floor bedrooms, with lofty vaulted ceilings, are a highlight of the house.

A traditional stone farmhouse with fine rural views. 4 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 2 receps, gardens of approx. 3.37 acres, parking. £800,000

Locker Holme is a four-bedroom house with views of Morcambe Nay. It was built in the 2010’s but, faced in local stone, it feels rooted in the landscape. Inside, an open, flowing layout teams natural and neutral tones with striking colour.

At the end of a long, tree-lined driveway, Birchwood House has a secluded and private position, despite being in the middle of the bustling Tyne Valley village of Corbridge. The house was originally part of a stable yard and has been remodelled and extended to have 5,200 sq ft of internal space. On the ground floor there is a drawing room, games room, garden room, reception hall, dining area and kitchen. Upstairs there is a main bedroom with an en suite, dressing room and sauna, as well as three more en suite bedrooms and an office space. There is a south-facing rear garden with a summerhouse and wood-fired hot tub.

Grange Farm, Honingham. Handsome farmhouse in about 4.5 acres. 5 beds (2 en suite), family bath, 2-bed annexe, tennis court, garden, outbuildings, parking.

Severnbank House, Shrawley. Impressive Grade II Georgian house set in 12 acres of parkland and mature gardens. Main suite, 7 further beds (2 en suite), 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, swimming pool, outbuildings, garden, garage.

Rose View is a three-bedroom period cottage with outbuildings, mature gardens and a paddock. Bedrooms are well proportioned, and the spacious sitting room features original exposed beams and an open fire. Easy access to Silloth Beach on the Solway Coast is granted via a sandy path running by the garden.

Set within 10 acres of private,manicured grounds and woodland, the 9,000 square foot Hoole House and Hoole Summer House offer a rare opportunity to own one of the Fylde’s finest homes. This stunning energy efficient residence was built in 2000; its blend of traditional detailing gives it a timeless feel with modern features inside providing every convenience you could wish for. The property has a double-height reception hall and incredible first-floor gallery creating an immediate “wow”factor. The ground floor has three versatile reception rooms and a lovely kitchen.The pool room is one ofthe standout features of Hoole House,offering a 12m x 5m pool. Upstairs, the grandeur of the home continues with the principal bedroom suite offering a large bedroom and a luxurious bathroom with walk-in wet room and a glamorous dressing room. There are five bedrooms in total all equipped with en suite bathrooms.

An eye-catching Georgian coastal house with panoramic views of Pont Pill and Polruan. 6 beds (all with harbour views), 3 baths, kitchen/dining room, 3 receps, terrace, studio, garden, parking.

A pretty four-bedroom stone house in the quaint Tyne Valley village of Matfen, this property has a south-facing garden and more than 2,000 sq ft of living space. On the ground floor there’s a kitchen/dining room with glazed double doors leading to the garden. Upstairs, the main bedroom has an en suite and walk-in wardrobe. Hexham is a 20-minute drive away.

The former village hall in Shotley Bridge has been converted into a modern five-bedroom house. The highlight is a grand entrance hall with high ceilings, a glass-balustrade staircase and a mezzanine. This flows into an enormous open-plan sitting room/dining room with a three-sided feature fireplace. The ground floor also has an office, pantry off the kitchen, bedroom, shower room, laundry room, store room and second staircase. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite has an en suite the size of another bedroom, and a similarly generous walk-in wardrobe. The total floor plan is 5,501 sq ft. Shotley Bridge has a mobile post office, pubs and shops. It is on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape, outside the town of Consett and 15 miles from Durham.

Residents of this ancient fishing village, four miles west of Looe, have been working the waters since the 13th century. The idyllic square harbour is nestled at the base of the cliff with houses dotted around the cliff face. This two-bedroom cottage has a one-bedroom, self-contained annexe. The double-aspect living room and decked terrace have views of the rooftops of the lower village, the harbour and the sea. It has been sensitively renovated with low exposed beams whitewashed. It isResidents of this ancient fishing village, four miles west of Looe, have been working the waters since the 13th century. The idyllic square harbour is nestled at the base of the cliff with houses dotted around the cliff face. This two-bedroom cottage has a one-bedroom, self-contained annexe. The double-aspect living room and decked terrace have views of the rooftops of the lower village, the harbour and the sea. It has been sensitively renovated with low exposed beams whitewashed. It is just 250 metres from the South West Coast Path. just 250 metres from the South West Coast Path.

Modern, energy efficient and spacious, Poledan House offers far-reaching countryside and distant sea views. The property uses a reverse-level layout, with a large open-plan kitchen/dining room, guest WC and mezzanine on the first floor. On the ground floor there is a reception room, second kitchen/dining room, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. There are landscaped patio gardens, a detached garage, underfloor heating and solar panels. Located on the Lizard peninsula, the village of Mullion is nearby- perfect for endless hikes, beaches and outdoor activities.

An elegant Georgian house set in 2.85 acres of grounds including a mature orchard. 5 beds, kitchen, 3 receps, 3-bed annexe, 1-bed annexe.

A Grade II-listed Georgian house in six acres of landscaped gardens with a lake, croquet lawn and a further 12 acres of woodland. It has a carved oak staircase, panelled walls, and grand fireplaces. 4 beds, 4 baths, 3 receps, kitchen, 1-bed cottage, studio, tennis court, 2 summer houses, 18 acres.

A converted Dutch barn in Dalston (no, not the one in east London), Raven House lies in splendid rural environs, close to the Lake District National Park and nine miles south of Carlisle. The property is A-rated for energy efficiency and is ideal for multi-generational living.

Manor House is a spacious period home built in 1864 with private wraparound gardens, a gravel driveway and an attractive façade. It has been completely renovated, extended and redecorated to accommodate modern bathrooms and amenities. On the ground floor there are four reception rooms, a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, bar, guest WC and orangery. Upstairs, find five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Westgate is a pretty village in the Weardale Valley, a few miles west of Stanhope.

With a 250-tree apple orchard on site, the doctor ought to be a complete stranger to the inhabitants of Apperley Farm. The lovely six-bedroom stone house was originally built in 17th century, extended in the 1930s and overlooks almost 12 acres of formal gardens, vegetable garden, woodland and top-notch equestrian facilities that include a stable block with three loose boxes and tack room adjoining a hay store, hardstanding, a 40m by 20m floodlit arena and well-maintained paddocks of more than seven acres.

Across a moat in the grounds of Old Hunstanton Hall, on the north Norfolk coast, lies a grade II listed Victorian coach house with 2.4 acres of land. Built around an open courtyard, it has five bedrooms, a large kitchen/dining room with an Aga and four reception rooms. A full-height arched mullioned window, designed by Charles Morris, in the drawing room looks out over the moat.

Hoole House, built in 2000, is a modern family home with a traditional red-brick and sandstone exterior in Elswick, a village ten miles northwest of Preston. Double oak doors and twin curved staircases create a dramatic double-height entrance. There is a pool house, a wood-panelled study, a gym and a snooker room in addition to five bedrooms and five bathrooms. In the 10-acre grounds, there is a three-bedroom summer house that is on Airbnb — but it could be used to accommodate a relative or nanny.

Itteringham Mill dates from the early 18th century and has been transformed into a bright and airy six-bedroom, six-bathroom home. There is more than 4,500 sq ft of living space across three floors including a kitchen/dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views over the mill pool. Modern features include a water-sourced heat pump and underfloor heating. There are two self-contained cottages which are perfect for family or extra income potential. The property is in four acres of land, which includes a wildflower meadow, an island garden and plenty of parking. Itteringham is in between Holt and Aylsham.

Nab this waterside pad in Feock, a village five miles south of Truro. Pentui is a five-bedroom contemporary property with an upside-down layout to make the most of the panoramic views over Pill Creek and the Carrick Roads sailing waters. The entire upper storey is laid out as a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and lounge — all opening out onto the full-length balcony.

Springfield House is a truly breathtaking country house occupying a privileged position, set within an exceptionally private and elevated plot in central Corbridge. Build in 1874, the property’s key interiors have recently been subject to a meticulous redesign, in collaboration with acclaimed British designer Fiona Barratt-Campbell.

With the arrival of spring, the rural property marketing in Norfolk has taken off in style, as some of the county’s less well-known, but historically significant country houses come to the market

Broomshields Hall, a five-bedroom home with landscaped gardens in Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, is on the market for £1.75 million

Close to the Lake District National Park, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines National Landscape, Warcop House is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The property is grade II listed and in 1.44 acres of south and west-facing gardens. There are three reception rooms, a kitchen/diner and WC on the ground floor, and upstairs are four bedrooms, two with dressing rooms and three bathrooms

Hindley Hall has 19 acres of grounds, including woodland, equestrian facilities, an Italian walled garden and expansive lawns. The property has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, including an impressive main bedroom with his and hers en suite bathrooms and dressing rooms and a private sitting room. On the ground floor there’s a south-facing sunroom and a large broken-plan kitchen/breakfast room and sitting room, as well as a drawing room, utility space and toilet. Hindley is close to the village of Stocksfield, about a 25-minute drive from Newcastle.

It is easy, at the age of 32, to consider oneself a grownup. There are many grownup things I do. I open letters that are addressed to me often. These days, they are demands for money, rather than when I was a kid, when they contained money. I go to work, to make money, to help with the letters. Everything can be a bit serious, quite a lot of the time.

What’s interesting, with all this grown-up behaviour, is how quickly I can be yanked back to more childish endeavours. A certain smell can incite a mild psychosis of youth; or an image of a treehouse. Nothing makes you want to be a kid again quite like a good treehouse. I am constantly wishing I was in a treehouse, hiding from my problems. If I lived at Springfield House, in Northumberland, I would spend a lot of time in the treehouse there. It is for sale with Finest Properties for £5.75 million.

Less than four miles from Carlisle, Old Swinford was built using the winnings from a horse race bet- and named after the winning horse. It has four bedrooms and an established garden.

This five-bedroom home was built in the 1940s in Rotherby, a conservation village with views over the Wreake Valley. It has half an acre of gardens, and is entered via the grand entrance and driveway of the former Rotherby Manor. On the ground floor there are three reception rooms and an open-plan kitchen with French doors leading out to a terrace. Upstairs are five bedrooms and four bathrooms, including the principal bedroom which has a dressing room and en suite bathroom. There is a detached double garage and views across the valley and the neighbouring 14th-century church adding a historic backdrop. Leicester and Melton Mowbray are nearby.

Hagg House is a gorgeous family home that just happens to have a miniature castle in the gardens. Annabel Dixon explains more.

Distinctive Tower House dates to 1657 and has, as its name suggests, a characterful tower, adjoining the rear of the Grade II-listed, four-bedroom, three-storey house. From it, you can survey the marshland of west Norfolk where King John’s crown jewels were reputedly lost in 1216 and the imposing 14th-century churh of Terrington St Clement, known as the Cathedral of the Marshland. The village, near King’s Lynn with its direct rail link to London, has a selection of shops, two pubs and two doctors’ surgeries.

Set in 11 hectares (27 acres) of sloping pastures in the Teme Valley and with views of the Malvern Hills, this period conversion has low beams, an inglenook fireplace and flagstone flooring. The property has five bedrooms and a timber balcony attached to its main bedroom. The farmhouse-style kitchen has a central island and an arched door out on to the terrace. Within the grounds is a self-contained annexe, stable blocks and a metal-framed agricultural building that could easily house a collection of classic cars.

The River Balder forms a boundary of Hagg House’s 1 3/4 acres of walled gardens, which manage to pack in formal sections, a pond with a  bridge, wildflower meadow, cottage garden with an orchard, outdoor dining areas and a paddock with 26 solar panels, which connect to a hybrid gas/air-source heat pump system. In the midst of all this, a charming Grade-II listed folly known as Monk’s House has planning permission for restoration.

Sitting in the Lake District National Park, this three-bedroom house is clad in Lakeland slate. Its garden includes patio areas for outdoor dining and entertaining.

A period property set in landscaped gardens in the Tyne Valley. The house has exposed beams, Yorkshire stone floors, open fireplaces, and a large dining kitchen with an Aga, an inglenook fireplace, and French doors leading onto the garden.

Smithy Cottage is a four-bedroom house in the village of Dalston, five miles from Carlisle. The kitchen has a farmhouse feel and outside there are three barns that could be converted.

Woodlands is a well-maintained, updated and extended detached family home in the picturesque village of Hargrave, 12 miles from Wellingborough. There are four double bedrooms in this 2,600 sq ft house — two of which have en suite bathrooms — three reception rooms and a large, bespoke kitchen. Situated on a plot of about four acres, it also has equestrian facilities, including stables, three paddocks and grazing land.

A converted barn surrounded by landscaped gardens in a secluded location close to a village. It has stone floors, exposed beams, a living room with a vaulted ceiling, a bespoke breakfast kitchen with an electric Aga, and a contemporary annexe with a spacious office area.

A restored Grade II-listed village house originally build as a grammar school in 1576 and situated adjacent to a church. The house comes with a one-bedroom annexe attached to the garage. It has oak floors, open fireplaces with wood-burning stoves, a hand-painted kitchen with an Aga and a vaulted ceiling in one of the bedrooms.

With views over Cley Church, a south-facing garden and a detached rotunda studio, South Knoll is an idyllic country retreat. The Norfolk coast is a few minutes away, and Cley next the Sea has all the essential amenities. On the ground floor is a large sitting room, quirky kitchen, garden room, shower and downstairs bedroom. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and two bathrooms. The gardens have been meticulously maintained with plenty of alfresco dining spots and off-road parking.

[T]hese little halls dotted around our countryside have held a special place in my heart. There is an inherent beauty to how they bring the countryside — a place that is by its very definition quite large — closer together. I had not, until today, seen one converted into a home before. The abode in question was the former village hall at Shotley Bridge in Co Durham. Now reimagined as a five-bedroom house rather aptly named The Village Hall, it has become a spacious and contemporary modern home in the north of England.

The Malt House is a five-bedroom grade II listed property in Bewdley. Period details include beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace, while the kitchen is housed in a modern glass extension with double-height ceilings overlooking a lush garden with a pond. Shops and cafés are within walking distance.

Nestled in the Towy Valley countryside, Blaen Nant Melyn is fully off-grid. Electricity is supplied via solar panels attached to a battery bank with a back-up diesel generator. Heating and hot water is provided by multi-fuel stoves and a boiler, while springs and streams provide a private water supply. It’s a traditional stone and slate farmhouse with a whole host of original features dating from 1785. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, sitting room, large entrance hall/dining room and storage area. Upstairs are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Rhandirmwyn is 5.2 miles away and Brecon is 32.7 miles away.

Kemlyn sits in the north of the Lake District National Park in a quiet village location surrounded by unspoilt landscape. The property opens into a hallway, which leads into a sitting room and snug, as well as a kitchen that has a utility room and downstairs toilet attached. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as a mezzanine in one of the bedrooms offering extra sleeping space for guests. Outside you can find a shed, patio and raised deck area. Carlisle is 13.8 miles away.

This property on the outskirts of Southburgh in Norfolk feels like a secret worth sharing. It is that fabulous East Anglian shade of pink. It has a splendid thatched roof. It has two acres of gardens and grounds, and four bedrooms. It is for sale with Sowerbys for offers in excess of £700,000. It has a rare ‘Cheese Room’ tax sign, whatever that might mean.

A 1930’s property situated on the slopes of Skiddaw with views across Derwent water and the surrounding fells. The house has been modernised and extended and has an open-plan kitchen and living area with a wood-burning stove and French doors opening onto a terrace.

Fine Georgian townhouse with impressive interiors. The property is close to the city centre and overlooks Durham Cathedral and “Caslte” College.

Beauty lies in the symmetry of this tall, red brick, five-bedroom farmhouse. Behind brick gateposts, the property lies in four rambling acres of gardens, orchards and a lake. It has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a games room, a boot room, a cellar and a study. The games room has floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the lawn. The heart of the home is the farmhouse-style, open plan kitchen-cum-dining room with a wood burning stone, an Aga and a central island. To one side of the house is a timber pergola and a flagstone terrace that wraps around the corner of the property to face the lawn.

First a chapel, Thurloe House was then used as a fire station and a youth hall before being converted into a family home. On the ground floor, the living space wraps around an internal courtyard, which provides light throughout, as well as alfresco dining. Upstairs the main bedroom has an en suite bathroom and built-in storage space. There are two more bedrooms and another bathroom, although one of the rooms is more office-sized. It is in Reepham, a market town 12 miles north of Norwich.

A slate house with commanding views in the Lake District National Park. Three beds, family bath (one ensuite), kitchen/diner, two reception rooms, garden.

Two’s company at these cosy countryside boltholes.
Just north-east of the village of Ninebanks in the North Pennines, Old High House Chapel enjoys sweeping views of the Wes Allen valley. Grade II listed and dating back to 1750, it operated as a Wesleyan chapel from 1859. Accomodation is spread over three floors and includes one en-suite bedroom.

Back Garth is a three-bedroom Georgian townhouse in the market town of Alston, 20 miles from Penwirth. The interiors feature exposed beams, original floorboards that have been sanded and waxed and a wood-burning stove. The main sitting room has vaulted ceilings. It featured in the 1999 ITV adaptation of Oliver Twist.

Back Garth is a three-bedroom Georgian townhouse in the market town of Alston, 20 miles from Penrith. The interiors feature exposed beams, original floorboards that have been sanded and waxed and a wood-burning stove. The main sitting room has vaulted ceilings. It featured in the 1999 ITV adaptation of Oliver Twist.

Beautifully maintained, four-bedroom Middlemiss Farm, not far from Cramlington and Morpeth, dates back to the 17th century. With far-reaching views, the mature gardens ‘are a spectacle of manicured beauty,’ enthuse agents, ‘with lush lawns, neat topiary, miniature hedgerows and tastefully shaped climbing plants adorning the stone facades.’ Within a little over 23 acres, the stable block is in equally fine fettle and a tranquil dene runs the length of the property, surrounded by woodland.

The Wainhouse is the ultimate country house with wonderful views set in around 32 acres. The house is immaculate from top to toe with circa 5,500 square feet and includes a self-contained annex. The Wainhouse is beautifully proportioned and has eight double bedrooms, five bathrooms and a range of reception rooms, with a live-in country kitchen and a large dining room, perfect for entertaining.

Glebe Farm is a substantial detached Grade II Listed character home with a self-contained annexe with seperate access. The property is situated in the heart of the popular Rutland village of Market Overton, just set back from the Main Street. The property boasts over 6,000 square feet of immaculately presented accomodation having undergone a tasteful contemporary refurbishment, with original character features including exposed beams throughout, combined with a high end modern interior finish.

Anick Hall is a grand six-bedroom country house in the desirable hamlet of Anick, near Hexham, Northumberland. Occupying a private 3.62-acre plot, the property is surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery, with a south-facing aspect that fills its principal rooms with natural light.

The Glass House is part of an enclave of nine architect-designed homes in the countryside near Hexham. On the ground floor there is a large family room, kitchen, sitting room, dining room and southwest-facing conservatory. Upstairs are three bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom, plus a family bathroom. The gardens are landscaped, with rhododendron shrubs, beech hedgerows and alfresco dining areas. Newcastle is 22 miles away.

EPC D (current and potential)
Upside Underfloor heating and insulated glazing.
Price £1.1 million

With its elevated position, Oakwell House enjoys breathtaking views across the Tyne valley, and its 2.5 acres includes a paddock and stables. The Edwardian property has six bedrooms, two bathrooms and four reception rooms. Brownside Cottage is a self-contained annexe in the grounds, perfect for guests and family

Ebbastrand is a four-bedroom Edwardian home on the beach in Coldingham Bay, about a mile along the cliffs from the fishing village of St Abbs and four miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed. Highlights of the interior include stained-glass windows, an English oak kitchen and a classic cream Aga. French doors opens on to a terrace with sea views

For the first time in half a century, this Grade II-listed converted water mill has come onto the market. The current owners have spent their occupancy lovingly restoring the building into a five-bedroom house. The inner workings of the old mill are still on display. Among the oak beams and trusses is the original working sack hoist. Light pours in from the slanted glazed windows in the vaulted ceiling. Outside is a wildflower meadow and an orchard, as well as a gravel beach and banks down to the River Caldew.

Ben Y Craig near Keswick might be one of the best houses in one of the most sought after locations in the Lake District National Park.
There is much to admire about the ambitions of Percy at Ben-Y-Craig. This five bedroom house makes the most of its elegant hillside position, with large sash windows throughout allowing residents to indulge themselves in the far-reaching views over Derwentwater and the surrounding fells. Here are some views to get lost in.

With beautiful sweeping gardens and countryside views, this property near Abberley village is the perfect rural retreat. The ground floor has a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, sitting room, drawing room, games room/gym and a one-bedroom annexe that can be accessed separately. Upstairs there are no less than seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, including the main bedroom with an en suite bathroom and private balcony with far-reaching views across the Teme Valley. There are 32 acres of grounds, mainly pasture for ponies or sheep, as well as a swimming pool and floodlit tennis court. Kidderminster is 25 minutes away by car.

It’s not often that you’ll find a cottage in the middle of the Lake District with a perfect EPC, but this new-build, on the northern tip of Coniston Water, is A-rated. With underfloor heating, triple-glazed windows and an electric vehicle charging point, sustainability was at the heart of The Keld’s design. The three bedroom, three-bathroom property comes with almost four acres of ancient woodland and has direct access to a number of trail walks and fells for hiking.

Like cider? Pomona Farm would be perfect for you — it comes with four acres of orchards, plus gardens, tennis court and a lake. The five-bedroom house is in the hamlet of Bartestree, four miles from the centre of Hereford. It has a large Aga in the kitchen, but if you tire of cooking, the highly rate Carriages restaurant is a stroll away.

Part of a historic estate, The Coach House’s Georgian architectural style reflects the style of Carlton Hall — having been built from the same stone and with similar attention to detail. On the ground floor you enter into a double-height formal dining room with a large marble fireplace and a staircase leading up to the galleried landing. Also on the ground floor is a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry, office, snug, drawing room and games room. Upstairs are five bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite with a dressing room and en suite. There is an expansive walled garden, paved seating areas and wildlife pond. In the village of Carlton, Richmond is ten miles away.

The Georgian 5 Britannia Square has 4,650 sq ft of space in a prime part of central Worcester. An elegant, stucco-fronted detached house, there is a sweeping driveway with electric gates and a Doric-style porch. The ground floor has five reception rooms, including an orangery, plus a generous kitchen. The lower ground floor has ample cellar space, a laundry room, pantry, workshop and play room. There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms plus a downstairs WC and a balcony private to the principal bedroom. Worcester Foregate Street railway station is a 12-minute walk away, and the cathedral, on the banks of the River Severn, is 20 minutes.

EPC Exempt
Price £1.5 million

Quarry House lies less than six miles from the market town of Haltwhistle, within easy reach of Hardian’s Wall and the North Pennines, as well as Carlisle and Newcastle. Almost 1,200 sq ft of characterful living space includes two reception rooms (one of which has an inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burner) and a kitchen on the ground floor, while the two bedrooms share bathroom upstairs.

Ben Y Craig is built into the foothills of Skiddaw, from where the spectacular views over the fells and Derwentwater are constant, thanks to large sash windows throughout. When it’s too cold to swim in the lake, there’s an indoor pool with a hot tub and shower rooms. The 1930s house, built for architect Sir Percy Hope in the hamlet of Millbeck, near Keswick, has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a glass-roofed space linking the open-plan living area with a large terrace. Ben Y Craig is set in 1¾ mostly wooded acres and has outbuildings and a useful annexe.

This is a beautifully presented detached Edwardian Villa with secluded gardens on the shores of Coldingham Bay which, with its horseshoe-shaped shoreline, is one of the most picturesque beaches in southern Scotland. Ebbastrand is one of only a small number of homes that occupy the grassy slopes over the kilometre-long white sand beach situated at the mouth of the Buskin Burn. This detached property is set far enough back from the water’s edge to provide stunning views of the dramatic coastline, yet close enough for an early morning swim or a leisurely stroll on the sand. Inside, the main living areas are elegantly presented, with a sophisticated blend of stylish and traditional décor. A notable highlight are the landscaped gardens which immediately surround Ebbastrand. The main garden, facing south east, overlooks the bay and features a concealed pond with decorative lighting, extensive hardwood decking, a circular central lawn, and gravel pathways. On the opposite side of the lane lies an additional beach garden that extends down towards Coldingham Bay

Situated next to Hereford Cathedral and boasting its own landscaped walled gardens, this Grade II*-listed house dates from the 14th century.

The farmhouse not only has 1.26 acres of gardens, woodland and riverside, but an at-home spa with a sauna, shower, gym and hot tub. On one side there is an annexe with a kitchen, lounge, dining room and three bedrooms, but it could easily be integrated back into the house. The main building has four bedrooms, an assortment of reception rooms and a conservatory. Cleator Moor is a peaceful town just outside thw western edge of the Lake District National Park.

This property is an historic, Grade II Listed country  house in a scenic coastal location with extensive grounds, a separate cottage, outbuildings and paddocks. Set in a secluded and private setting, Tuggal Hall is a quintessential English country house, steeped in history. Originally dating back to the 1600s, with significant extensions added in the 1920s, this impressive Grade II Listed home showcases a wealth of period features. Tuggal Hall features extensive grounds with mature trees, providing ample privacy. The property features three road access points for easy entry, and adjacent paddocks, suitable for equestrian pursuits. The property also boasts an expansive walled garden, home to a Grade II Listed dovecote. The property includes a two-bedroom separate cottage and two separate outbuildings incorporating stabling and storage, all set within approximately 7½ acres of gardens and grounds

Once a coach house that welcomed weary travellers, now a welcoming family home, this six-bedroom house has been lovingly restored. Dating back to 1829, it retains much of its original character, with limestone walls and inglenook fireplaces. The second living room was the coachworks’ ironmongery and has French doors opening on to outdoor decking and a staircase up to the office. Below is a basement now used as a gym, wine cellar and utility room. Each bedroom is picked out in a different, rich colour and two have en suite bathrooms

A Victorian house in an idyllic rural setting and formal gardens. Main suite, guest suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, utility, study, folly, garden, garage.

The village of Lesbury stands midway between the historic town of Alnwick and the white-sand beach of Alnmouth. Bowls Cottage forms part of a Victorian terrace and has south-facing garden. Until now, it’s been run as a successful holiday let, popular among those exploring the historic land-marks of the Northumbrian coastline, including Lindisfarne Castle, once home to Country Life founder Edward Hudson, but the cottage could easily be turned into a permanent residence. The village boasts all the essentials, including a shop, post office and pub. Alnmouth station links to the East Coast mainline, providing access to Edinburgh and Newcastle.

A charming Victorian sandstone house set in mature gardens and
surrounded by open countryside. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, garden,
garage/workshop/store, parking. £875,000

Once the gatekeeper’s lodge for Belford Hall, this grade II listed building has one bedroom. It features a symmetrical layout and makes clever use of the limited space, with a wet room-style shower and freestanding bath in the bedroom. It has 0.34 acres within the woodland gardens. Belford is a pretty village close to the Northumberland coastline.

Ten miles from Bedford and its commuter station – with trains into Luton, London and Brighton – is this village surrounded by countryside but bustling with a park and a gym, plus football, cricket and bowls clubs. On the edge is the four-bedroom Millers Cottage, which has outbuildings including a garage, two stables and a hay store. The hallway leads to two reception rooms. The country kitchen has an oil-fired Aga with Shaker-style units and the main bedroom is dual-aspect with low ceiling beams.

Holly House is a handsome Georgian former farmhouse on the edge of Glanton, a tiny village with with a pub a 15- minute drive from Alnwick. Stone-built and semi-detatched, this house comes with five bathrooms, a classic green Aga, beautiful landscaped gardens and a paddock.

Built in 1933, Clontibret is a family-size home, restored to its original style. The five-bedroom, two-bathroom property has a double-height entrance hall, marble fireplaces and feature windows – some with stained glass. There are integrated workshops on the ground floor, while a large, sociable kitchen has French doors on to the extensive gardens. Up a long winding drive, the house is on the edge of the popular commuter town which has two outstanding schools (as rated by Ofsted), Sele first school and Queen Elizabeth high

West Layton Manor dates from the 1870s and is just as grand from the inside as it is from the outside. The building has been divided into three, and 2 West Layton Manor forms the central portion. It has some of the manor’s most impressive features. An original carved oak staircase attracts the eye in the reception hall and decorative plasterwork has been refurbished. On the ground floor there is a dining room, drawing room, sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and on the second floor there are two bedroom suites with copper rolltop baths and sitting rooms. The property is successfully used as a B&B three days a week. West Layton is close to Richmond and Barnard Castle.

This five-bedroom, four-bathroom property is a renovated barn with a stylish annexe of black timber and grey roof tiles, pitched to mirror the lines of the original buildings. Down a lane, in a secluded location, the sprawling home is in an elevated position set in 1.1 hectares (2.8 acres) with views of the countryside. The barn itself has exposed timber beams and brick archways, while the modern annexe (ideal for multigenerational family living) has a Velux balcony and a floating corner bedroom taking in the garden.