The gorgeous Georgians (and a vibrant Victorian)

These heritage homes from the 18th and 19th centuries still have all the looks

- James Fisher

Buckinghamshire, £2.75 million

With some 3½ acres of gardens and grounds, Grade II-listed The Old Rectory is another fine example of a traditional Georgian family home with its archetypal symmetry, high ceilings and tall windows. Sympathetically restored over the years, the property hides a modern family home behind its stuccoed and painted façade. A spacious property of some 4,700sq ft, the home offers six bedrooms and four principal reception rooms over its three floors. A highlight has to be the kitchen/ breakfast room, a light-filled, dual-aspect space, with large floor-to-ceiling sash windows that overlook the terrace and front drive. Outside, the extensive gardens are very formal in nature, both to the rear and the front of the house. The property benefits from a ha-ha, which was restored by the current owners and has been planted with wildflowers. The gardens also feature a swimming pool and tennis court and the village of Moulsoe boasts a church, village hall and pub, all of which are walking distance. Michael Graham (01908 037270)

Somerset, £995,000