From a Grade II-listed cottage with views of the South Downs in West Sussex to a grand mansion with 12 acres in New Jersey, US.
Septima Cottages, Fulking, West Sussex. A Grade II-listed cottage dating from the mid-1500s with a new, oak-framed extension and a living room with beamed ceilings and a large inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove. The landscaped gardens have views of the South Downs. 2 beds, bath, recep, study, kitchen, attic. £599,950 Mishon Mackay 01273-834602.
Bridge Place, Bridge, Kent. A Grade II-listed mansion built in 1638. The interiors feature oak panelling, a Jacobean staircase and large, open fireplaces with carved wooden surrounds. 8 beds, 7 baths, 5 receps, planning permission to convert a former dance room into a large kitchen, grounds, river frontage, 5 acres. £2.5m Strutt & Parker 01227-451123.
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Darlington, New York Metro Mansion, Mahwah, New Jersey, US. A grand mansionbuilt in 1907 with views of the Ramapo Mountains. The Great Room features a marble fireplace with elaborately carved woodwork. Dining room, restaurant standard kitchen, wine cellar, theatre, spa, staff quarters, 12 acres.Price on application. Christie's International Real Estate +1 631 680 7557.
Felin Newydd, Llandefalle, near Brecon, Powys.A 17th-century country house with Victorian additions close to the Brecon Beacons.The house has a cupola with a winding oak staircase in thereception hall and decorative open fireplaces. 9 beds, 7 baths, 3 receps, conservatory, period coach house, stables, modern barn, walled garden, paddocks,33.7 acres. £1.95m Knight Frank01432-273087.
Home Farm House, Normanton, Nottinghamshire. A Grade II-listed farmhouse with flagstone floors, beamed ceilings, a feature fireplace in the dining room and a large inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove in the living room. 5 beds, 3 baths, 2 receps. £750,000 Fine & Country 0115-9822824.
Pale Manor, Malvern, Worcestershire. A Grade II-listed manor close to Great Malvern. It has leaded light windows, vaulted ceilings, an oak staircase and elegant fireplaces, including one with a grand stone-mullion surround. 5 beds, 3 baths, 3 receps, breakfast room, conservatory, 2-bed converted barn, gardens, orchard, 1 acre. £795,000 Knight Frank 01905-723438.
The Old Farm, Givons Grove, Surrey. A 1560s house with a distinctive clock tower. The house has exposed wall and ceiling beams and a large inglenook fireplace with detailed brickwork. 6 beds, 5 baths, 3 receps, conservatory, 1-bed cottage, gardens. £2.7m Sotheby's International Realty
01932-860537.
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