Formerly the village rectory, this Grade II listed property is now a wonderful six-bedroom home set within 8.5 acres of land comprising of stables, a tack room, a studio and a coach house. Found in one of the most exclusive areas of the Cotswolds, Otter House is just a short drive from two Michelin star restaurants, and is of course surrounded by the stunning Oxfordshire countryside. For those who commute, you have the added benefit of being just two miles from Islip mainline railway station, taking you to London in less than an hour.

This recently renovated property has been cleverly designed to create a contemporary home that maximises its waterside views. While Downside has a wonderfully secluded and quiet setting on a private road, it’s only moments from the centre of the village. Here, you’ll find a general store, pubs, restaurants, bus services and a regular passenger ferry across to buzzing Falmouth.

This chocolate box cottage certainly matches the aesthetic of its setting in the quintessential village of Chilham. Mulberry Cottages is full of historical charm, including period features such as timber beams, bay windows and a large open fireplace.  The home is only a short walk into the village centre, with its independent shops – including Bagham Barn Antiques –, cosy pubs, and the Jacobean Chilham Castle.

This impressive 18th century barn conversion was completely rebuilt in 2008 to create an excellent home which blends traditional features with open-plan living.  For those looking for peace and tranquillity, the house has an enviable countryside location with no neighbours, while still being close to the village of Saxlingham Nethergate, which offers a primary school, church and village hall.

This two-bedroom stone-built home may have formerly been a barn, but now has a far more contemporary feel thanks to an extensive renovation. 5 Saltcoat Steadings sits on the edge of Gullane, one of East Lothian’s most coveted coastal hotspots. A golfer’s paradise, you have a trio of renowned courses on your doorstep – as well as the town of North Berwick only five miles down the road.