Ever fancied a slice of Downton Abbey-style living?
In the unlikely event you've got a spare £4,500,000 kicking around, it could be yours just a few miles down the road.
A country estate (mansion, cottages, grounds - the works) is up for sale in Barnard Castle, County Durham.
It's one of the most expensive properties on the market right now in the region - but you get a lot for your money.
Stunning, Grade II-listed Thorpe Hall is set in 45 acres of beautiful land and gardens and is a quintessential idyllic estate.
The home itself needs to be seen to be believed and is designed to mirror that classic, elegant style you'd expect from a house of this stature.
The 18th century kitchen is a particular highlight and has been designed to retain its vintage charm but is kitted out with modern appliances.
It's surrounded by painstakingly designed gardens and lands which could be expanded to include a further 38 acres and an extra three cottages.
Here's how vendors Savills describe it: "An historical small country estate with an impeccable pedigree.
"Restored and beautifully decorated under the direct supervision of the current owners with the assistance of Interior Designer Mark Gillette, the result is a handsome, modern country house where 21st century craftsmanship is a match for the original 18th century work.
"The gardens were landscaped under the direction of leading garden designer Arne Maynard and the total estate extends to approximately 45 acres."
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