Portmore House is a superb example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Photo: Galbraith <\/p>\n
The new Downton Abbey film Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale is the last chance to immerse ourselves in the dramas of the aristocratic Crawley family \u2014 and their staff \u2014 and marvel at the stately piles they and other members of their elevated circles reside in.<\/p>\n
While Highclere Castle \u2014 used as the location for Downton Abbey itself \u2014 isn\u2019t on the market, these impressive country estates are. So if you fancy a huge historic home surrounded by vast expanses of land, scroll down now.<\/p>\n
This has to be the ultimate fixer-upper. Photo: Carter Jonas <\/p>\n
This Grade I listed, 14,200 square foot Georgian mansion lies in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.<\/p>\n
Built in the 1720s from plans approved by Lord Burlington \u2014 known as the architect earl \u2014 it was occupied by a succession of families for over 200 years before being sold to the local council in 1947 and used as a home for the elderly. In 1990 it returned to private ownership and now requires full restoration.<\/p>\n
Rooms are well proportioned with a wealth of period panelling and plasterwork, and it comes with a large coach house and gardens of around six and a half acres. Contact Carter Jonas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rolling hills provide the backdrop to an estate so vast that it even boasts a loch and island of its own. The 1,080 acres include arable, pasture and grazing land and woodland, plus landscaped gardens.<\/p>\n The estate is centred around a turreted 15th century tower house where accommodation is spread over four floors and includes five reception rooms and six bedrooms.<\/p>\n Planning permission has been granted to convert the recently-restored laundry room into a two-bedroom annex, and three rental cottages and a holiday let generate extra income. Through Savills<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more: <\/strong>10 family homes you won’t have to compromise on<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Standing in over 500 acres, this Grade II* listed stucco-fronted hall dates from 1767.<\/p>\n It features 11 bedrooms, a magnificent drawing room \u2014 once the ballroom \u2014 a dining room, library, numerous other reception rooms, an adjoining three-bedroom duplex and a private chapel with a bell tower and stained glass windows.<\/p>\n Five secondary houses are all currently tenanted, and there\u2019s potential to establish an equestrian centre or glamping business. Get in touch with Fisher German<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s rare to find a Norman castle for sale, let alone one as intact as Appleby Castle. The Grade I listed sandstone fortress is set in 25 acres of parkland with a Norman keep, a 13th-century round tower, three cottages, a tennis court and fishing rights on the River Eden.<\/p>\n Story Continues <\/p>\n It includes 22 bedrooms, two great halls and a 15th century dining room along with modern amenities such as a gym, hot tub and sauna.<\/p>\n Although currently run as a wedding venue and retreat, it could easily become a unique private home. Contact United Kingdom Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a>.<\/p>\n Descendants of the 5th Duke of Beaufort are among the noble former owners of this 110 acre estate which can trace its roots back to the 13th century. 12,000 square foot Cubberley House, at its heart, was substantially rebuilt in 1968 and combines period charm and contemporary comforts, with seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, elegant morning and dining rooms, a library and bar.<\/p>\n It also has two guest cottages, a tennis court and and a state-of-the art wellness complex incorporating a gym, swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. Through Strutt & Parker<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> 8 secluded houses with no near neighbours<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Scottish Baronial-style Portmore House is the centrepiece of this 3,400 acre estate. It was designed in 1850 by David Bryce, regarded as Scotland\u2019s leading Victorian architect and is considered to be a superb example of its genre.<\/p>\n Immaculate throughout, it contains 10 principal bedrooms, light-filled reception rooms and period details such as fireplaces, wood panelling and an original organ in the hall.<\/p>\n The carefully restored and tended gardens are said to be amongst the best in Scotland and Edinburgh city centre is only 18 miles away. Get in touch with Galbraith<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> 8 homes with film and TV links<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you can afford it, you\u2019ll find it hard to resist this 405-acre Georgian estate. For starters, it\u2019s in an idyllic location on the edge of the New Forest and enjoys reaching views across the Solent.<\/p>\n The Grade II* listed, 17,000 square foot house is pleasingly symmetric and perfectly proportioned, with six reception rooms, eight main bedrooms and various ancillary areas arranged across four floors.<\/p>\n Three further dwellings, a swimming pool, tennis court and walled garden are all discreetly positioned in the grounds and a private grass airstrip and hangar are a legacy from World War II when the site operated as RAF Lymington. From United Kingdom Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Download the Yahoo Finance app, available for <\/strong>Apple<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Android<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Portmore House is a superb example of Scottish Baronial architecture. 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Corsindae House has been a cherished family home for generations. Photo: Savills <\/p>\n
The property benefits from an established income stream. Photo: Shadow <\/p>\n
This Norman castle is remarkably well-preserved. Photo: United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Real Estate <\/p>\n
Old and new are successfully combined. Photo: Strutt & Parker <\/p>\n
Although very rural, Category-A listed Portmore House is in easy reach of Edinburgh. Photo: Galbraith <\/p>\n
This magnificent house has its own airstrip. Photo: Vladimir Melnic <\/p>\n