Gloucestershire

Five-bedroom house, £1.5m

LOOKS A well modernised property, Brambles is on the south-eastern edge
of Blockley, surrounded by glorious countryside. The interior games room has
a built-in cinema and bar.

CHARM Terraces around the house catch the sun at different times of
day.

VITAL STATISTICS Within the catchment area for Chipping Campden School,
and easily commutable to London. (Hayman-Joyce, 01608 651 118; www.haymanjoyce.co.uk)

CHIGWELL, Essex

Six-bedroom house, £1.9m

LOOKS Chigwell Grange, within a smart, gated community, has been
furnished in contemporary style, including a basement games room with
surround-sound cinema.

CHARM The chance to live within peaceful rural surroundings while
benefiting from modern-day luxury interiors.

VITAL STATISTICS Games room is 38 ft long. (Knight Frank, 020 7861
5444; www.knightfrank.co.uk)