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Rightmove's top five most viewed homes - with a combined value of almost £13m

A jaw-dropping six bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion up for sale for £4million is property website Rightmove's most-viewed home. Built in 1885, the property in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, has a "hand-crafted open-plan kitchen" and is described as "the ultimate entertainment and social space".

Rightmove has released a list of the top five most-viewed homes on their site for April. Also on the list is a coastal masterpiece, a private villa and a 'contemporary family home'.

The asking prices of the five homes combined come in at a whopping £12.69million. A stunning four-bedroom home in Cornwall, boasting incredible sea views, is asking the most at £5million, the Mirror reports.

But top of the tree for April is the sprawling six bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion up for sale for £4million in Leicestershire. You can check out the full spec on the website which has 105 photos and a video of the 14,000sq ft estate for you to have a good look inside.

Rightmove says: "Upon entering the home you are greeted by a stunning hall featuring a bespoke oak staircase and providing access to the delightful reception rooms on both sides. The hall flows beautifully into the 1500 sq ft kitchen, living, dining area.

"The addition of the orangery to the kitchen has created a substantial hub of the home. Bespoke cabinetry designed by Clive Christian features an impressive central island with a breakfast bar for casual dining.

"A full height array of draw units and pantry style cabinets have been fitted to one side of the kitchen whilst the Aga takes centre position in this cleverly thought out and designed kitchen space.

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"In addition, a large dining area and family seating area all look out towards the garden terraces. This fabulous space is flooded with light from the glazed ceiling and dual aspect windows and doors creating a unique atmosphere and setting.

"Notably, the home also comprises of four reception rooms, a home office, gymnasium, treatment room and conservatory to the ground floor.

"The master bedroom suite has been meticulously designed with herringbone style flooring a freestanding bathtub , opulent decor and wonderful views over the side gardens.

"A separate dressing room and en suite compliment this splendid suite. Five further double bedrooms all benefit from en-suite shower rooms or full bathrooms."

The four runners-up were:

A contemporary family home in Wrexham on sale for £999,000

Wynnstay Lane, Marford, Wrexham (Rightmove / Monopoly Estate Agents, Rossett)

"This ultra-modern family home is situated in a popular area of North Wales," Rightmove says. "It has been recently extended and renovated to offer a large open-plan living space as well as intricately designed bedrooms. A neat feature is its gate at the end of the garden which opens into a woodland area for residents’ exclusive use."

A coastal masterpiece in Cornwall up for £5,000,000

Trebetherick, Wadebridge, Cornwall (Rightmove / Savills Truro)

"Bishop’s Rock was built in 1937, and is situated in a picturesque area on the North Cornish Coast. It is surrounded by plenty of space for total privacy as well as sandy beaches ideal for swimming and surfing. The home still retains many of its authentic period features."

A stylish home in Nunthorpe on sale for £895,000

The Ridings, Gypsy Lane (Rightmove / Michael Poole, Nunthorpe)

"This stylish detached home in Nunthorpe is part of a development which is accessed via electric gates and security system. It comes with five spacious bedrooms, three en-suites and two walk-in wardrobes. It also has its own heat pump, as well as underfloor heating."

A private villa in Glasgow selling for £1,795,000

This private villa in Glasgow is on the market for approaching £2million (Rightmove / Corum, Newton Mearns)

"This statement home occupies a prime location in the suburb of Whitecraigs in Glasgow. Its unique design combines an original 1930s art deco style with carefully chosen contemporary finishes. It has panoramic, uninterrupted views over the city, and is located in a private, spacious setting."

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