From a 17th-century former rectory with four acres in Hertfordshire to a traditional thatched cottage with wood-burning stoves in Devon.
Crimbourne Stud, Wisborough Green, West Sussex. A 48-acre equestrian property that was the home of a former Grand National winner. The Grade II-listed 1450s farmhouse has inglenook fireplaces and exposed timbers. 5 beds, 4 baths, 5 receps, 3-bed barn conversion, 1-bed cottage, three bungalows, stable with 16 loose boxes, indoor pool, tennis court. Was £4.95m, now £4.25m.
Strutt & Parker 020-7318 4668.
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Llwynybrain Mansion, near Whitland, Carmarthenshire, Wales. A 17th-century house in an elevated position close to the coast. It has beamed ceilings, wood-burning stoves and a kitchen with an Aga. 6 beds, 2 baths, 4 receps, coach house, stables, mange, gardens, 2.6 acres. Was £925,000, now £880,000. Savills 02920-368930.
Orchard Court, Wickhamford, Worcs/Gloucestershire borders. A Georgian house with a two-bed cottage and traditional outbuildings with planning permission for conversion into holiday accommodation. 7 beds, 3 baths, 3 receps, study, courtyard with stable block, barn with offices, outdoor pool, 5.5 acres. Was £1.245m, now £995,000. Knight Frank 01789-297735.
Pear Tree Cottage, Shaldon, Devon. A modernised traditional cottage in a village onthe River Teign estuary.It has beamed ceilings,open fireplaces withwood-burning stoves and oak floors. 5 beds, 3 baths, 2 receps, workshop, gardens, kitchen garden with greenhouse. Was £875,000, now £795,000. Bradleys Estate Agents 01626-873757.
Snell HouseFarm, Beckwithshaw,near Harrogate,North Yorkshire. A Grade II-listed farmhouse surrounded by mature gardens and open countryside just a short drive from Harrogate. It has beamed ceilings, open fireplaces and a large kitchen with an Aga. 4 beds, 2 baths,3 receps, garden room, study, stables, paddocks, 17 acres. Was £1.95m, now £1.65m. Carter Jonas 01423-523423.
The Old Rectory, Hertingfordbury, Hertfordshire. A 17th-century former rectory with gardens that run down to the River Mimram. The house has wood floors, fireplaces, wood panelling and a large kitchen that leads onto a conservatory. 7 beds, 4 baths, 3 receps, study, annexe with studio kitchen, gym, lake, 4 acres. Was £3.5m, now £3.35m. Savills 01279-756800.
Tite Street, Chelsea, London SW3. A townhouse near the King's Road in Chelsea. It has bespoke fittings and a feature glass-panelled staircase. 6 beds, 6 baths, 2 receps, study, media room, gym with shower room, decked terrace, separate leasehold garage. Was £11.5m, now £9.5m. Strutt & Parker 020-7255 3866.
Trewen House, Budock Water, Falmouth, Cornwall. A house with panoramic sea views, a grand entrance hall with an oak staircase, and French doors leading onto the terrace. 9 beds, 4 baths, 3 receps, library, 2-bed cottage, workshop, tennis court, outdoor heated swimming pool, 8 acres. Was £4m, now £2.95m. Knight Frank 013920-423111.
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