Peveril House, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset. A period property in a small village, surrounded by gardens with a lily pond and reed beds that provide a haven for wildlife. The house has open fireplaces, a 30ft-long sitting room and a kitchen with an Aga. 4 beds, 3 baths, 4 receps, 1.5 acres. £1.15m Jackson-Stops 01258-423002.
Tan Yr Allt, Dolanog, Welshpool, Powys, Wales. A contemporary property surrounded by landscaped gardens with a large swimming lake stocked with trout and carp, which is regularly visited by otters, herons and pine martens, and a pontoon bridge leading to a decked area and three jetties. 6 beds, 5 baths, dressing room, 2 receps, kitchen, games room, 1.75 acres. £750,000 Savills 01952-239500.
Old Keysford Hall, Horsted, Keynes, West Sussex. A Grade II-listed, early 18th-century house…