When it comes to houses, this is still our favourite period. Here are our magnificent seven

Rockwood, Grange-over-Sands

This impressive double fronted nine bedroom detached Victorian residence sits in an elevated position close to the heart of the resort with splendid views over the Kent Estuary towards Arnside Knott. There is a bespoke fitted kitchen, cellars and a main garden facing south.

Guide Price: £699,950

Contact: Carter Jonas, 01539 722 592

aaron.cook@carterjonas.co.uk

Flaxmoss House, Helmshore

This seven bedroom house was built for mill owner William Turner whose legacy lives on in the nearby Helmshore Mill Museum. It dates from the mid 1800s, and is set in approximately 2.5 acres part of which has outline permission for luxury apartments.

Price: £1,195,000

Contact: Fine & Country Homes from Pearson Ferrier, 01706 826754, www.fineandcountry.com

Bannel Head, Kendal

Fine late Victorian architecture, set in formal and woodland gardens. One of four individual properties it retains the original front entrance and drawing room and some beautifully detailed features. Fabulous reception rooms, fully fitted contemporary kitchen, two large double bedrooms and a single third bedroom.

Guide Price: £550,000

Contact: Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs. 01539 733500. www.fineandcountry.com

Hollowhead Lane, Wilpshire

Built in 1873, Woodlynn is an impressive detached house of considerable charm and character. There is a large master suite with dressing area plus three further bedrooms all with en-suite. The property was extended in 1989 to include a single detached one bed annexe.

Price: £699,000

Contact: Fine & Country Whalley, 01254 828922 www.fineandcountry.com

The Beeches, Waddington Road Clitheroe

A distinctive property in a popular area offering two receptions, four bedrooms, gardens, garage, driveway and courtyard. Within easy walking distance of the town centre but close to the countryside. Attractive lawned gardens.

Guide Price: £500,000

Contact: MSW Hewtesons 01200 424142 orColin Hewetson 07968 582832

www.mswhewetsons.co.uk

Carlton Lea, Burscough

Carlton Lea is a magnificent five bedroom home built by a wealthy in the middle 1800s and period features abound with high ceilings, feature windows, a beautifully turned staircase and balustrade, ornate plaster covings, custom made fireplaces and wood panelling as well as elegant original architraves, moulding and doors.

Price: £499,995

Contact - Regan & Hallworth, 01257 464644

Brogden Farm, Worston, Clitheroe

A substantial detached five bedroom Victorian house with private parking garage, workshop and generous gardens and paddock totalling 1.25 acres. It includes five bedrooms with en-suite to master and house bathrooms and with the correct planning permission the property could also be altered to offer substantial extra accommodation.

Price: Offers in the region of £750,000

Contact: Justin Swingler, Smiths Gore, Clitheroe

01200 411046 www.smithsgore.co.uk