From a Georgian townhouse in Bath's most sought-after crescent, to an 18th- century cottage attached to the Harnham Gate in Salisbury Cathedral Close
The Close, Salisbury. A Grade I-listed, 18th-century cottage attached to the Harnham Gate in Salisbury Cathedral Close. It is built from brick, stone and flint, and has beamed ceilings and a fireplace with a wood-burning stove. 3 beds, bath, 2 receps, kitchen, walled garden. £475,000 Myddelton & Major 01722-337575.
Cumberland Terrace, Regent's Park, London. This Grade I-listed property is situated on the eastern side of Regent's Park. It was designed by architect John Nash and completed in 1826, and has far-reaching views over the park. It has been refurbished to a high standard and has high ceilings, shuttered sash windows, parquet floors, and open fireplaces. 5 beds, 5 baths, 3 receps, study, kitchen, wine cellar, dry storage, balcony, terrace, garage. £12.95m Carter Jonas 020-7493 0676.
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Lansdown Crescent, Bath. A Grade I-listed, Georgian townhouse in Bath's most sought-after crescent, which was built in the 1780s to the plans of architect John Palmer. It has high ceilings, large sash windows, a curved staircase and open fireplaces with their original surrounds. 4 beds, 4 baths, 2 receps, conservatory, breakfast kitchen, 1-bed flat with a roof terrace, garden, parking. £2.95m Knight Frank 01225-325999.
Pilgrims Cottage, Cerne Abbas, Dorset. A Grade I-listed house dating from the Middle Ages and set in one of the original streets that first formed the village of Cerne Abbas. The cottage has beamed ceilings, a large inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and a two-tiered garden divided by a brick and flint wall. 2 beds, bath, recep, dining kitchen, artist's studio with a cloakroom, garden. £450,000 DOMVS 01305-757300.
The Forcett Hall Estate, Richmond, North Yorkshire. A private estate with a Grade I-listed Georgian house that needs some updating, set in extensive parkland. 15 beds, recep, 3-bed flat, two 3-bed houses, two gate lodges, 2-bed cottage, bungalow, lake, 231 acres. £4m Savills 01325-370500.
Flat 7, The Hoo, Willingdon, East Sussex. A second-floor apartment in a Grade I-listed, Georgian village property. It was substantially remodelled by Sir Edwin Lutyens and is set in large, communal grounds. It has an elegant drawing room featuring an open fireplace with an ornate oak surround, built-in bookshelves and a balcony overlooking the gardens. 2 beds, bath, 2 receps, kitchen, communal cellar, single garage. £315,000 Strutt & Parker 01273-475411.
The Park Wing, Callaly Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland. A substantial home in a converted, Grade I-listed castle. The Park Wing includes the former library and a grand reception hall with its original cast-iron and stone staircase and galleried landing. 4 beds, 2 baths, drawing room with mezzanine, kitchen with mezzanine, 27 acres of shared gardens and grounds. £595,000 Finest Properties 01434-622234.
Tintinhull Court, Tintinhull, Somerset. A Grade I-listed house with medieval origins. It has flagstone and oak floors and a library with a 14th-century carved wooden ceiling. 7 beds, 6 baths, 4 receps, breakfast kitchen, conservatory, 1-bed annexe, gardens, tennis court, 2 acres. £1.75m Savills 01202-856873.
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