Located in the countryside of Provence and in walking distance to the quaint village of Peymeinade, Le Castelet is one of the oldest properties in the area, the stone house dates back to the 13th century, with parts of the foundation from Roman times.

For those looking to live a charmed life in the English countryside, this could be your dream home.

Formerly used as a workshop in the high fashion industry, the Italian villa has been completely renovated to the highest standards and is set within a 7.41 acre private park in the commune of Gattatico, located between the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia.

Considered a gem of the Champagne-Ardennes region, this Renaissance castle was once described by Victor Hugo as “a delightful pandemonium of turrets, weathervanes, gables, dormers and chimneys”.

Aislaby Hall is considered one of the outstanding Georgian houses in the area, set in its namesake hamlet near the town of Pickering in North Yorkshire.

Reimagined by the Counts of Foz in the 19th century, Quinta do Marquês is surrounded by formal gardens and is set in an elevated position offering lovely views across its 145 acre estate.

Originally a monastery dating back to 1587, the Italian property is currently run as a boutique hotel in the Tuscan countryside, located near the ‘City of Towers’.

Run as a 4-star boutique hotel since the late 1930s, the riverside chateau makes quite the first impression with its Renaissance-style facade and grand positioning.

The 18th century country house is set in the heart of a 46 acre estate in rural Scotland, featuring lovely formal walled (and secret) gardens, world-class fishing on the River Dee, extensive woodland, and its own private golf course.

The dreamiest fixer-upper, this 18th century chateau is set on the Emerald coast of Bretagne, France.