Barton Hill House, Shutford, Banbury, Oxfordshire. This house was built in 1994 and is set in 65 acres of grounds that include four cottages and equestrian facilities. The library has an open fireplace and built-in shelves. 7 beds, 6 baths, 3 receps, indoor pool. Two of the cottages are available in separate lots. £4.75m+ Knight Frank 01789-206950.
Earlshill Castle, Leuchars, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. A 16th-century property set in 53 acres of grounds. It has oak screens, carved stone fireplaces, a panelled library and a long gallery that retains its original painted ceiling. 10 beds, 6 baths, 3 receps, 3 cottages, 3-bed gatehouse, dovecot, outbuildings. £POA Savills 0131-247 3700.
Apartment 1, Flete House, Ermington, South Devon. A two-bedroom, ground-floor flat, one of 29 flats for the over-55s in a converted,…