if you were lucky enough to have £3m to spend on a new home, there are many sumptuous properties out there to catch your eye.
And among them are a nine bedroom mansion with acres of land and a history dating back centuries, near Chepstow - or a listed Georgian terrace on one of the poshest streets in Bristol.
Country palace or city terrace, which would you choose?
Chepstow, Wales: £3m
Let's start in Wales with the unique Grade I listed Mathern Palace, near Chepstow .
According to website britishlistedbuildings.co.uk the mansion was originally the chief residence of the Bishop of Llandaff from about 1408 to 1763, when the Bishop was then moved and housed permanently in Cardiff.
Located near the shore of the Bristol Channel, this medieval mansion comes with over seven acres of complete with ponds used for centuries for fishing for a tasty supper at the palace.
The pretty grounds were designed by famous garden designer and architectural editor of Country Life, Henry Avray Tipping, who owned the palace until 1922.
More recently the property has been a family home that includes four bedrooms used as bed and breakfast accommodation. The house and garden has also been used as a venue for weddings and parties.
Within the grounds there are numerous including a four bedroom gatehouse and two cottages.
Affectionately named Tom's Cottage and Ben's Cottage after past dedicated gardeners at the manor, both of these properties are two bedroom abodes that could have income potential if the correct planning permission is put in place.
Entering the main palace through the impressive stone porch, each room in the house oozes history and an abundance of interior design styles through the ages, from original medieval to Arts & Crafts from the Tipping era, to the 1990s when the building was owned by British Steel.
From flagstone floors that have welcomed feet for over 500 years to the 16th century fireplace in the sitting room, from the wood wall panelling to the lead mullion windows, Mathern Palace has a unique character and charm throughout.
The main ground floor offers a new owner a drawing room, library, sitting room, two bedrooms, a billiards room, utility room, numerous store rooms, a boot room and a separate pantry.
There are two kitchens, one of which is a kitchenette and one a vast kitchen /diner overlooking a pretty courtyard garden.
The grand banqueting hall's stand out feature is arguably the double height space topped with a wood panel ceiling, although the fireplace might also be a contender.
This versatile and impressive space has played host to countless celebrations through the decades.
Up to the first floor by either the grand central staircase or the quirky additional spiral staircase there's a number of spacious bedroom suites to discover.
Three of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms but two of the six suites on this floor also each have an additional private sitting room.
Up the spiral staircase again and the second floor contains two further bedrooms and two shower rooms.
The property has four garages, plenty of parking and even two pig stys should the new owner ever require them.
Located on the edge of Mathern village, three miles from the junction to the M48 and Severn Bridge and just 18 miles from Bristol, this Welsh country pile offers a completely new Lord or Lady of the manor lifestyle to a lucky new owner.
Mathern Palace is on the market for £3m with estate agent Moon & Co, give them a call on 01291 629292 to find out more
Bristol, England: £3m
Instead of wandering through the grounds of Welsh property history, you could hop over the bridge with your £3m budget and contemplate living on arguably one of Bristol's poshest and sought after streets.
Sion Hill is not only situated in the highly desirable area of Clifton, it overlooks Christchurch Green and can claim to have the Clifton Suspension Bridge as a neighbour.
The Grade II listed Georgian terrace house in this prime position is thought to date back to about 1780.
There is no doubt that this is a stylish home that has been tastefully updated and successfully combines original features with modern additions and decor.
Once through the pillared porchway, there is an abundance of period features to discover.
The panel doors, fireplaces, cornicing and radiators take pride of place within the interior design scheme, with the main showcase feature arguably the grand and ornate central staircase.
Spread over four floors, this property also has separate accommodation in the form of a potential self-contained lower ground floor apartment.
Currently part of the house and used as an extra reception room, games room and utility room, the area also has a bathroom.
This lower floor has its own entrance and could be used as a one bedroom flat once planning consent is secured, with the utility room easily updated into a kitchen and one of the reception rooms used as a bedroom.
Plus there are a range of unique and intriguing vaulted cellar rooms that could be used as extra storage space.
The outside space might not be seven acres but the pretty 100ft walled garden is south facing and can be enjoyed from the rear balcony that has been added by the current owners.
This period gem also offers a new owner a double garage nearby, so no need to worry about the lack of a drive.
This £3m eight bedroom, four bathroom period property is on the market with estate agent Goodman & Lilley, give their Henleaze branch a call on 0117 2130777 to find out more
