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Great British Life: The front of Holt HouseThe front of Holt House (Image: Archant)

Holt House, Holt Lane, Lea, Matlock, DE4 5GQ

Wow factor: Superbly appointed four bedroomed detached period residence providing home office working with large bay window and Chesney wood burning stove.

Extras: Plot size extending to 0.8 acres with electric gated driveway entrance plus a luxury three bedroomed detached holiday cottage.

Great British Life: Holt House's home officeHolt House's home office (Image: Archant)

Price: £1,100,000

Contact: Scargill Mann & co, 01629 584591, matlock@scargilmann.co.uk

Great British Life: Rodsley Wood Farm's stunning exteriorRodsley Wood Farm's stunning exterior (Image: Archant)

Rodsley Wood Farm, Rodsley Lane, Rodlsey, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3AP

Wow factor: A fantastic period property with two cottages, great home office space over two floors, grassland and woodland, and with wonderful views.

Extras: A superb house which blends period and contemporary features, and two cottages offering income potential or guest and dependant-relatives accommodation.

Great British Life: Kitchen at Rodsley Wood FarmKitchen at Rodsley Wood Farm (Image: Archant)

Price: £1,750,000

Contact: Fisher German LLP, 01530 410840, ashbyagency@fishergerman.co.uk

Great British Life: Sawpit Lane's beautiful exteriorSawpit Lane's beautiful exterior (Image: Archant)

Sawpit Lane, Brocton, Staffordshire ST17 OTE

Wow factor: Charming and spacious five-bed barn conversion with three receptions, fields, outbuildings and grounds extending approximately ten acres.

Extras: Separate barn with office and two stables. Flexible living accommodation and detached garage in a highly desired location.

Great British Life: Sawpit Lane's outbuildingSawpit Lane's outbuilding (Image: GCGPhotography)

Price: £1,000,000

Contact: John German, 01785 236600

Great British Life: Main Street - REAR OF FARMHOUSE TO USE AS MAINMain Street - REAR OF FARMHOUSE TO USE AS MAIN (Image: Archant)

Main Street, Smisby, Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 2TY

Wow factor: Beautiful and characterful Grade II-listed farmhouse with five bedrooms, three floors and approximately 0.3 acres of land.

Extras: Additional benefit of a luxury one-bedroom barn conversion, all with breathtaking views towards the historic St. James Church.

Great British Life: Main Street - Kitchen full view with butchers block and agaMain Street - Kitchen full view with butchers block and aga (Image: Archant)

Price: £850,000

Contact: John German, 01530 412824