Happy hunting ground
£7m NORTHUMBERLAND
The Guyzance estate sits in 727 acres on the banks of the River Coquet. The 12-bedroom, Grade II-listed hall has 18th-century panelling and a minstrels' gallery. Available as a whole or in three lots, the estate is eight miles from Alnwick and 28 from Newcastle
Agents:Smiths Gore (01434 632404, www.smithsgore.co.uk ) and Knight Frank (01578 722814, www.knightfrank.co.uk)
They say:A spectacular residential, agricultural and sporting estate
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We say:This is not a property for couch potatoes
In the swim
£2m HERTFORDSHIRE
This Grade II-listed Victorian country house, in the village of Chipperfield, has five bedrooms and original features such as sash windows. It is 4.5 miles from Kings Langley, which is a 25-minute train journey from London Euston
Agents:Strutt & Parker (01494 432302, www.struttandparker.com) and the Wilkinson Partnership (01296 712888, www.qualityhomes.co.uk)
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They say:The cottage in the grounds would be great for an au pair
We say:If only the heated swimming pool were outdoor, not indoor
The coast is near
£485,000 DEVON
This four-bedroom barn conversion, in a development of three properties in the village of East Charleton, has stone flagged floors with underfloor heating, solid oak doors and a large private garden. It is two miles from Kingsbridge and 12 from Dartmouth
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Agent:The Coastal House; 01803 835788, www.thecoastalhouse.co.uk
They say:Great access to sandy beaches and miles of coastal footpaths
We say:The peace and quiet of the garden will be welcome, as the barn backs onto a main road