On the market… Making a splash

This Grade II-listed late 1800s former rectory has seven bedrooms, sits in 13 acres and has a large natural swimming pool. Original features include high ceilings, box-sash windows, fireplaces and cornicing.
David Burr, Bury: 01284-725525, www.davidburr.co.uk
2 The Mill House, Braintree, Essex: £1,200,000

This early Victorian, Grade II-listed property has six bedrooms and sits in two acres of land, which includes paddocks and a swimming pool. The double-fronted property enjoys a rural location and the house has many original features.
Strutt & Parker, Chelmsford: 01245-809337, www.struttandparker.com
3 Dynes Cottage, Braintree: £1,550,000

This substantial period home has five to six bedrooms. There are also a further three bedrooms in a detached cottage in the grounds. The property, which sits in 14 acres, also has an indoor swimming pool and equestrian facilities. It is not currently listed.
Beresfords, Chelmsford: 01376-388699, www.beresfordsgroup.co.uk
4 Hadlow Wood, Neston, South Wirral: £995,000

An immaculate fivebedroom Edwardian country residence with superb gardens, paddock, tennis court and leisure facilities including a pool. Dating back to 1909, original features include plaster mouldings, cornices, oak-panelled floors and ornate ceilings.
Strutt & Parker, Chester: 01244-354888, www.struttandparker.com
5 Garwood Cottage, Wickford: £995,000

This Norfolk Reed thatch family home has five double bedrooms and sits in two acres of well-established ground. There is a hard-surface tennis court and outdoor heated swimming pool with changing facilities. Features include parquet flooring, exposed inglenook fireplace, and bay windows.
Beresfords, Chelmsford: 01245-397475, www.beresfordsgroup.co.uk
6 Tunstall House, Sittingbourne, Kent: £1,975,000

Built in 1660, this Grade I-listed manor has seven bedrooms (five en suite) and sits in 25.83 acres. The property is currently being sold in lots; lot 1 being the house and land; the above listed price is just for this lot. This is the third time the property is coming to the market in its long history.
Strutt & Parker, Canterbury: 01227-451123, www.struttandparker.com
7 Coates Farmhouse, Pulborough: £1,700,000

Of 17th-century origin or possibly earlier, this timber-and-brick-framed country house has three bedrooms and enjoys many period features including exposed timbers and fine inglenook fireplaces. There is also a two-bedroom annex.
Hamptons International, Chichester: 01243-630318, www.hamptons.co.uk
8 Thornbury Hill, Alveston, Bristol: £1,950,000

This stunning family home is set in seven acres of land and has seven bedrooms and a leisure wing, which includes a pool and gym. The property is surrounded by its own land and enjoys stunning rural views.
Fine & Country, Bristol: 0117-946 1946, www.fineandcountry.com
9 June Farm, Reigate, Surrey: £6,000,000

A Grade II-listed property dating from the 17th century, which has been fully restored and modernised. There are eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms, excellent equestrian facilities, and an outdoor swimming pool with pool house and tennis court.
Strutt & Parker, Country Department: 020-7629 7282, www.struttandparker.com
10 Headley Common Road, Epsom, Surrey: £4,950,000

Built at the end of the 18th century, this magnificent property, which once belonged to racing legend Sir Malcolm Campbell, has eight bedrooms and an outdoor heated swimming pool and pool house, as well as a tennis court, paddocks and woodland. There is a ballroom in the main house, and an annex with three bedrooms, a bathroom, sitting room, kitchen and cloakroom.
Strutt & Parker, Country Department: 020-7629 7282, www.struttandparker.com
11 Edwins Hall, Chelmsford, Essex: £2,750,000

This historic 16th-century, Grade II-listed residence is set in an elevated position and enjoys outstanding views towards Crouch Valley. It sits in 10 acres and has eight bedrooms, equestrian facilities, an indoor swimming pool complex and a tennis court.
Beresfords, Chelmsford: 01245-397475, www.beresfordsgroup.co.uk