Surrey: The Old Rectory, Chipstead. This magical family home, which is in need of renovation, sits in wonderful private landscaped gardens, surrounded by rolling countryside. Master suite with dressing room, 5 further beds, 2 further baths, kitchen/ breakfast room, recep hall, drawing room, study, dining room, utility, triple garage with separate 3-bed flat above, 2 stables, many outbuildings, greenhouses, formal gardens, paddocks, woodland, 21 acres. £3m; Savills (020-7409 8869).
Staffordshire: 1 Callingwood Hall, Burton upon Trent. Believed to date from the early 18th century, the east wing of this turreted castle has been thoroughly refurbished by the present owners. Master bed with dressing room, 3 further beds, 2 baths, utility, kitchen/breakfast room, hall, 3 receps, WC, cellar, terrace, garden, hot tub. £1m; Fine & Country via OnTheMarket.com (0121-721 9112).
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