A north Devon castle with round table is on sale for £1.5m

Devon, £1.5mTawstock Castle looks like something out of William the Conqueror’s time but it was, in fact, built as a replica in the 18th century — and has mod cons that feel decidedly 2024. While it sits in 8.4 acres of land, the grade II listed property, in a village of the same name near Barnstaple, surprisingly only has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, although it has a guest cottage in which to generate rental income and remarkable architectural details throughout — and, for someone who likes getting around quickly and misses the bright lights, a helipad. knightfrank.co.uk
Oxfordshire, £1.95mLargo House is an imposing six-bedroom grade II listed former vicarage believed to have been built by the prominent architect George Street in 1849. The property is spread over three floors and covers more than 5,300 sq ft. It sits in mature gardens down a carriage driveway and is in Uffington village, 12 miles from Swindon. johndwood.co.uk
Northumberland, £675,000Three Tuns Farm is a four-bedroom Victorian farmhouse with views of fields and historic woodlands. Inside, the open-plan kitchen/family room has Shaker-style cabinets and an inglenook fireplace. Near Hadrian’s Wall, it’s the village of Harlow Hill, 13 miles from Newcastle. finestproperties.co.uk
Bedfordshire, £500,000Hollyhocks is a three-bedroom cottage in the village of Riseley, ten miles from Bedford. It has exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and a range cooker. The thatched roof was renewed in 2022. fitzjohnestates.co.uk
Borders, offers over £2.25mThe B listed Blanerne House has 38 acres of attractive countryside, as well as 11 bedrooms, six bathrooms and six reception rooms spread across three floors, plus a cellar for extra storage. The estate encompasses woodland areas, farmed land, ruins and double bank fishing rights over the Whiteadder River. Berwick-upon-Tweed is 12 miles away, while Duns is five miles away. patonandco.com
Warwickshire, £3.5mReputed to have been built for relatives of William Shakespeare, Shakespeare Hall has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. It occupies 20.47 acres of land — a mix of paddock, rolling countryside, formal gardens, stables and four cottages with income potential. It is in the village of Rowington, a 20-minute drive from Warwick. knightfrank.com
East Sussex, £1.28mIn the seaside town of Hastings, near the old town, this grand Victorian property has splendid views of the jagged south coast, including across to Beachy Head in the west. The four-bedroom home has high ceilings, original fireplaces and polished original wooden floors in excellent condition. uniquepropertycompany.co.uk
Kent, £775,000Sitting pretty in the catchment area of renowned Cranbrook School, Spring Cottage is a grade II listed detached house in the village of Goudhurst in the Weald that is on sale for the first time in 40 years. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms inside and south and west-facing gardens. savills.com
Cheshire, £1.1mWindmill Lane is a light and airy family home, with four bedrooms, a gym, and a detached garage. It has been renovated and extended, with new bespoke doors and windows to make the most of the countryside views. It is in the village of Kerridge, a ten-minute drive from Macclesfield. jackson-stops.co.uk