From an Italianate house in the Malvern Hills to a Devon home overlooking the Welsh coast, these are some of the finest houses currently for sale in elevated locations.
The Beacon, Countisbury Hill, Lynmouth, Devon
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Houses for sale in elevated locations: The Beacon, Countisbury Hill, Lynmouth, Devon. Built in 1904 for a shipping magnate, this wooded hillside house gave him a clear view of his ships moving through the Bristol Channel. Its lookout room faces the Welsh coast across a 180-degree panorama. The property has 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, a coach house, and 10.2 acres. Price: 2.5m. Jackson-Stops, 01271-325153
Glen Doll Lodge, Glen Clova, near Kirriemuir, Angus
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Houses for sale in elevated locations: Glen Doll Lodge, Angus. Dating from 1872, this renovated Victorian shooting lodge sits at the edge of Glendoll Forest, beneath Craig Mellon. Inside are open fireplaces with wood-burning stoves, 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, and a kitchen. The property also includes a 2-bed cottage, a stone bothy, and 0.7 acres. Price: 875,000. Savills: 01738-477525
High Mote, Elsdon, Northumberland
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Houses for sale in elevated locations: High Mote, Elsdon, Northumberland A former farmhouse, now renovated, sits within walking distance of the village. Large gardens surround it, with wide views across Northumberland National Park. Inside are beamed ceilings, wood-burning stoves and an Aga-equipped kitchen; several outbuildings add further space. The property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, a conservatory, a separate home office, outbuildings and 3.37 acres. Price: 740,000. Finest Properties 0330-111 2266
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Kirby Knowle Castle, Kirby Knowle, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
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Houses for sale in elevated locations: Kirby Knowle Castle, Kirby Knowle, Thirsk. This Grade II-listed castle dates from the 13th century and was largely rebuilt in 1653. Set high above the surrounding countryside, it looks across rural Yorkshire, with ornate ceiling mouldings, open fireplaces and a bespoke dining kitchen inside. Stone walls enclose the grounds. The property includes 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, a library, cinema, wine cellar, gym and a 2-bedroom cottage, along with 65.6 acres of parkland and woodland. Price: 7m. Savills, 01904-617820
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Ty Fry & Ty Fry Isaf, Peniel, Denbigh, Denbighshire
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Houses for sale in elevated locations: Ty Fry and Ty Fry Isaf, Peniel, Denbigh, Denbighshire. These two independent homes overlook the Vale of Clwyd, with long views across the valley. Both have a wood-burning stove and a bespoke kitchen. Ty Fry contains 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a dining room, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. Ty Fry Isaf offers 4 bedrooms, a bathroom, reception room, 2 loft rooms, a barn, and 26.24 acres. Price: 950,000. Fisher German: 01244-409660
Lower Carhullan, Askham, Cumbria
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Houses for sale in elevated locations: Lower Carhullan, Askham, Cumbria. This renovated stone barn looks across the Lakeland Fells and the Pennines. Inside are high ceilings, exposed stonework, underfloor heating, a wood-burning stove and a bespoke breakfast kitchen fitted with an Aga. The property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a reception room, dining kitchen, utility room, store, laundry and boot room, plus a detached 1-bedroom annexe. Outside, there are gardens, paddocks and 3 acres. Price: 750,000. Finest Properties 01228-583109
Pollanaich, Nedd, Drumbeg, Sutherland
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Houses for sale in elevated locations: Pollanaich, Nedd, Drumbeg, Sutherland This traditional croft house stands on a hillside overlooking a loch, an island and the surrounding mountains. An extension added a tower room, reached by spiral staircase, with panoramic views. The garden slopes down to a boat shed topped with a sedum roof. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dressing room, 3 reception rooms. Price: 575,000+ Galbraith 01463-224343
Monte Cielo, Malvern, Worcestershire
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Houses for sale in elevated locations: Monte Cielo, Malvern, Worcestershire A renovated Italianate-style house dating from 1870, set high on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills. From the property, an external staircase climbs to a roof terrace with panoramic views over the Severn Valley and Bredon Hill. Inside are feature fireplaces; outside, terraced gardens descend to an oak-framed hut now used as a summer kitchen. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, balconies, garage, gardens, 1 acre. Price: 1.35m. Knight Frank: 01905-574 6884
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