Properties of the week: houses with mature gardens

An enchanting 15th century Grade II former hall house nestled in an acre of mature landscaped south-facing gardens. The property overlooks the Stour Valley immortalised by the paintings of Constable and Gainsborough. Main suite, 4 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 3 receps, double garage.

An attractive waterside 18th century mill house, which enjoys riverside gardens of over an acre that are a haven for flora and fauna such as deer, kingfisher, swans and otters. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en-suite), family bath, kitchen, 4 receps, conservatory, workshop, carport, timber boathouse, river frontage with mooring and fishing rights. 

Set in a magnificent clifftop position with uninterrupted sea views, the property enjoys direct access to the beach, a large terrace and west-facing gardens with well-kept shrubs, hedgerows and flower beds, as well as a timber-framed summer house. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en-suite), family bath, 2 shower rooms, kitchen, 4 receps, cellars, single garage. 

A unique Arts & Crafts house designed by Alfred Hoare Powell. Set in an elevated position with glorious views of the valley and gardens, which are designed to provide colour through­out the year. This pastoral setting influenced Powell’s work for Wedgwood, which featured many flowers and plants. Master suite, 1 further bed, family bath, 4 receps, attic space, kitchen; 1.4 acres.

Three acres of mature, secluded gardens surround this Grade II property and include an avenue of yew trees, old English roses, lawns and raised herb and vegetable beds. Main suite, 5 further beds, 3 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, 3 outbuildings including 2 workshops, studio, stables, garage. 

A Grade II Georgian-fronted manor house overlooking the Brett Valley. Set in 3.5 acres including formal gardens and an array of trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. 3 suites, 4 further beds, family bath, 3 receps, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, barn with pool, stables, tennis court, garage. 

A delightful coastal home set in about two acres of landscaped grounds and mature gardens. The property enjoys views of the Towy estuary and out towards Carmarthen Bay, and includes a secret ornamental garden, ponds, mature trees and flower borders. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, snug, greenhouse, barn, hot tub, parking. 

Believed to date back to the 15th century, this Grade II property boasts elegant formal grounds, part-designed by the award-winning garden designer Roger Platts. Main suite with dressing room, 4 further suites, 3 receps, kitchen/breakfast room, cinema room, wine store, triple garage with a self-contained one-bedroom apartment above, greenhouse. 

A beautifully presented village house built in 1888 and set in a mature and pretty garden backing onto open countryside. There are lawns on either side, with climbing roses, hydrangea and clematis cladding the front of the house. Main suite with walk-in wardrobe, 3 further beds (2 en-suite), kitchen, dining room, 3 receps, greenhouse, summer house, double garage.