Country house, Kelvedon, £2.85mn
Where Between the villages of Coggeshall to the north and Kelvedon to the south. The latter, about a mile away, has direct rail links to London. The property is also around a 30-minute drive from the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
What A country home with origins in the 16th century, with more than 5,000 sq ft of interior space, including five bedrooms and three bathrooms. There are period features from different eras of the property’s history, such as Georgian shutters, fireplaces, wood-beamed ceilings and cornicing.
Why The nearly 12 acres of grounds comprise a walled garden, a wild-flower meadow and a rose garden. The outbuildings include a spa, art studios and a large party barn.