They say an Englishman’s home is his castle, and there are many fine examples of luxurious properties dotted around the country, although not all are surrounded by a moat.

London is home to high quality pads, particularly in the centre of the city. One such property in Mayfair is currently on the market for £32 million. Located in Mount Street, the town mansion is spread over five floors, with a lift, including three reception rooms, a principal suite and seven further bedrooms. In addition, there is also a self-contained staff accommodation and garaging.

Luxury mansions in the north

The impressive Millington Grange Estate is up for £12 million. Situated in York, this amazing in-hand agricultural and sporting estate situated on the Yorkshire Wolds is set in approximately 781 acres (683 arable, 98 woodland). Comprised of three residential properties – The Grange, High College Farm, and Cold Skin Farm – two micro wind turbines generate power for the estate’s consumption, and sale to the grid, and a private borehole supplies their water.

Luxury mansions - Cambridgeshire

A Grade II listed country is available for £6 million in the village of Fordham, near Ely. Set in beautiful parkland, the two cottages, offices, lodge, paddocks, farmland and farm buildings in 237 acres can be purchased as a whole, or in up to seven lots.

Fordham Abbey Estate consists of Fordham Abbey with entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, ten bedrooms, four bathrooms, two dressing rooms, cloakroom, utility room, strong room and cellar. There is also a two-bedroom ground floor flat, a garage, store rooms, walled gardens, orchard, swimming pool, tennis court, parkland, paddocks, in about 17 acres, and two cottages. A beautiful country pile that is sure is to sell quickly.

Luxury mansions - Berkshire

Despite being named after Phil Collins’ band, ‘Genesis’ near Newbury is a very adaptable residential property, measuring over 10,000 sq. ft, and sitting in secluded woodland grounds of over six acres within Snelsmore Common. The four bedrooms are complimented by an indoor pool complex with extensive gym area, shower room, sauna, atrium and a balcony overlooking the pool. Two one-bedroom apartments, with separate external access, and a one studio apartment complete the package. A stunning property that would not look out of place on Channel Four’s Grand Designs.