British Vogue - 09.2019

DERRY FARM HOUSE, ASHTON KEYNES

Set on two acres, this charming former farmhouse would be

perfect for a commuter. It’s located in Ashton Keynes, between

Kemble and Swindon – both of which have a regular train

service to London. It has  ve bedrooms, a tennis court and

landscaped gardens. £1.375 million.

Butler Sherborn: 01285 883740

TODENHAM HALL, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

On the edge of Todenham village, this former

rectory comes with plenty of land and extensive

formal gardens, as well as numerous outbuildings and

additional accommodation in the form of a converted

coach house. Nearby Moreton-in-Marsh has a direct

train service to London. Offers over £3.65 million.

Savills: 020 7016 3780

GREEN CLOSE, WORCESTERSHIRE

In the village of Snowshill, near Broadway, this  ve-bedroom house is Grade-II listed, with parts

dating from the 17th century. There’s a detached cottage and annexe, both with far-reaching

views across the escarpment. The 21 acres include stables and a lake. £3.25 million.

Savills: 01451 832832

property with a fascinating backstory.

Although you’d never guess from fi st

glance, it’s been formed from four 17th-

century cottages, which were cleverly joined

in 1919 by the architect C E Bateman. Old

oak beams, mullion windows, fl gstone

 oors and huge open  replaces are relics

of the original cottages, imbuing the house

with an immense sense of history, and

there are also a few Arts and Crafts touches

added by Bateman. Outside, the 21 acres

of grounds include a cottage-style garden,

woodland and a lake. There’s a separate

cottage for guests, that looks rather like a

miniature version of the main house, while a

timber barn provides further accommodation

and ample storage, as well as serving as a

gym. The property is in the picturesque

village of Snowshill, one of the most idyllic

spots in the North Cotswolds. There’s a

National Trust property – Snowshill Manor

• along with a tea room and a village pub.

For anyone who’s dreaming of the good life,

there’s no better place to be.

LATIMER MANOR,

WILTSHIRE

Dating back to the Tudor period, this

Grade II*-listed manor is steeped

in history, from the carved-stone

chimneypieces to the ancient doors.

There are six outbuildings on the

13.93 acres, including a 17th-century

barn. At the edge of West Kington

village, it’s a short drive from

Chippenham and Bath. £2.995 million

Strutt & Parker: 01285 897614

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