Somerset: The Old Vicarage, Weare, Axbridge. An elegant and substantial village house, which has retained its Georgian and Victorian core, with beautifully maintained gardens. It is situated in a picture perfect spot for far-reaching vistas towards the Mendip Hills. Master suite, 1 further suite, 5 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, study, utility, garage, cellar, outbuildings. £1.15m; Lodestone Property (01749-605088).
Isle of Gigha: Achamore House. A striking B-listed mansion surrounded by the world-renowned Achamore Gardens: delightful mature gardens, including a sheltered wooded area – in all about 2 acres. 3suites, 10 further beds, 5 further baths, 5 receps, kitchen, library, 1-bed staff flat, gardens, driveway. £750,000; Savills (0141-222 5875).
Surrey: Billhurst Farm, Wood Street Village, Guildford. This Grade II Georgian farmhouse is set in just under 8 acres of…