BELVEDERE, DEVON £5,000,000

Perched on the edge of the River Exe as it opens into the sea, this eight-bedroom castellated manor was built in the 17th century, although its maritime merits – the estate was the home of Sir Francis Drake – go back a little further. Belvedere lies in the enchanting fishing village of Lympstone, where locals can pick up their choice of the day’s catch. Contact Savills (www.savills.com).