Sunday roasts, fruit crumbles and toasted crumpets. All quintessentially British and all taste better when cooked in an AGA. But, if you own one, you know they are not just simply a kitchen appliance to make warming treats. AGAs spark a kind of love that affects the whole family - a place to warm up on a cold winter’s day, for our four-legged friends to find comfort or even boil the kettle on for a catch up over a cup of tea.

Have we persuaded you to add one to your kitchen?

Malthouse Farm has a farmhouse-style kitchen, with limestone floors, wooden cabinetry, and a navy-blue AGA.

Although not as common now, for centuries walled gardens were enduringly popular in the English country house. Herbs, food and flowers were all grown within the confines of their walls to supply the household. Now, they have become purely decorative providing a secluded spot where you can relax in the peace and quiet. We think that sounds rather idyllic.

To get a glimpse of how they were traditionally used, look at Wickham Hall in Suffolk where the partly walled garden is being used to house the kitchen garden with fruit and vegetable cages, raised beds and fruit trees.

When purchasing a property, there are quite a few things you are might be able to compromise on. You can change the kitchen, renovate the bathroom or even extend, but one thing that is hard to change is the view. Perhaps that’s why most of us put it to the top of our lists when buying a property. Whether it is over rugged coastline, rolling hills or a babbling brook, it can add plenty of enduring charm.

Positioned at the mouth of the River Fowey, The Garden House has unmatched views – with the estuary dotted with sailing boats in one direction, and the open sea in the other.

Spanning five monarchs and lasting more than a century, the Georgian era was a time of prosperity, paving the way for a domestic building boom across the country. It’s typically one of the most popular architectural styles – which is perhaps unsurprising when you consider how elegant it is, with its symmetrical design and neoclassical lines.

Ombersley Court is a glorious example of a Georgian country house, positioned on the edge of one of Worcestershire’s most sought-after villages. Built in the early 18^th century, the home was originally the seat of Lord Sandys and has been thoughtfully restored by the current owner.

For many country house owners, their home presents an opportunity to create a wellness hub that rivals any public facilities. No longer satisfied with a simple gym, it’s not uncommon to find entire outbuildings or wings of a home transformed into a ‘leisure complex’ – with everything from gyms and swimming pools, to fitness studios with reformer Pilates and cold plunge pools that promise an invigorating start to the day.

Burton Hill House near Malmesbury, Wiltshire, is a fantastic example of this. Step into the former chapel and you’ll find exceptional, newly installed facilities – including a sleek swimming pool, large gym, sauna and all the extra facilities you could need.