West Sussex, £3.4 million

‘Foxbury is an outstanding four-bedroom property, nestled at the foot of the South Downs between the charming villages of West Burton and Bury,’ say agents, with views over the South Downs ‘impressive on all compass points’, but perhaps especially from beneath the arbour of wisteria and star jasmine on the terrace, within sight of the pond. In its own 33-acre enclave under a pretty thatch, Foxbury has been recently renovated, with a bespoke Tom Howley kitchen/breakfast room and a master bedroom with two dressing rooms, balcony and en-suite bathroom; there’s also an adjoining two-bedroom annexe, separate studio that is currently used as a gym and up-to-date equestrian facilities, including a Bill Kear sand-and-fibre school and Ascot stables. Jackson-stops (01730 812357)