Yorkshire Castle, which Mary Queen of Scotland visited, is on sale for £7 million

This week's house

North Yorkshire, £7 million

Kirby Knowle Castle, near Thirsk, dates back to the 13th century, has a serious historic qualification. The Queen of Scotland Mary was a frequent visitor, but was rebuilt in the 17th century after the fire. The 7-bedroom property listed on Grade II has details of periods such as elaborate molded ceilings, but the current owner has updated it in the 21st century. It is completely rewired, rerooff and has a biomass heating system. On the first floor there is a gym, steam room and movie room. Outside, 65 acres feature a formal garden, parkland, forest, paddock, two wildlife ponds and a two-bedroom cottage. savills.com

Pembrokeshire, £1 million

Georgia townhouses listed Grade II with no shortage of oceans View, Kaldei View is the perfect coastal retreat. The property is located on the sixth floor and has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms. All major bedrooms are located on the sea side and have direct access to Tenby Beach. countrylivinggroup.co.uk

East Sussex, £1.15 million

Filled with exposed beams and wooden floors, this property is bursting with 16th century charm. It has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and utility space. There is a garden facing south and a detached garage. Tunbridge Wells is eight miles away. johndwood.co.uk

London SW5, £2.495 million

This elegant era apartment is located in Cole Haan Court, the block of Edward's mansion, and also houses Princess Diana's former home, where she lived until her engagement. With high ceilings, original sash windows, wooden floors and charming gardens, the apartment offers a sense of nature and isolation. marshandparsons.co.uk

Clackmannanshire offers over £995,000

Located in the charming woods, located on the hillside of Ochill Hills Forest Park, near the town of Alba seven miles east of Sterling, this is a stately family home called a stable. The main house has five bedrooms. There are two self-contained 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom guest flats. savills.com

Norfolk, £550,000

This renovated chapel is located across the greenery of the coastal village of Thorham in Norfolk Coast National Landscape. Built in 1870, the former Methodist chapel, made from traditional brick and flint, features modern decor and three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Hunsterton is four miles away. sowerbys.com

Devon, £1.8 million

Do you live by the water? Set on half-grounds in Southham, the 4-bedroom passage house and its separate one-bedroom cottage (Toll House) overlooks the mouth of the Yealm estuary. The first time in the market since 1967, the main property was built around 1840, with auxiliary spaces such as kitchen/diners, living rooms, utility rooms, and (most importantly) dedicated wine stores. marchandpetit.co.uk

Warwick, £650,000

A short walk from Warwick Castle, this Grade II listed townhouse started life as three small cottages, but was converted into one residence centuries ago. The medieval witch marks, carved on stones and beams, originally aimed to protect the inhabitants from evil spirits. The living space consists of an open-plan living/diner, kitchen, separate utility rooms and WC. The three bedrooms share a 2nd floor bathroom. fineandcountry.com