There is nothing that shouts countryside more than a thatched roof. Originally made from wheat straw which is fastened in bundles and then laid out and pegged along the roof, the result is pretty wonderful and something the English countryside is famed for.

They make you dream of years gone by, milking cows, strolling down country lanes and roaring fires. That’s the power of a bit of thatching.

Let’s have a look at a few of the best, shall we?

Sussex – £1,200,000
This five-bedroom home looks like it’s been lifted right out of a period drama – but  looks aren’t the only thing going for it. Yes, that is a games room you can see, and yes it does indeed have a swimming pool. It comes with 1.25 acres of gardens too – well, how else would you fit in the tennis court?

Surrey – £850,000
Now, this is the one that I want. Tucked away in East Horsley, it looks small but perfectly formed. Step inside, however, and you’ll find four bedrooms and four reception rooms. Not so small after all, then. It comes with a wonderful garden too.

Kent – £2,600,000
Not only thatch but wattle and daub as well – some might say that was greedy. But who cares, when it’s as pretty as this? Situated in the much sought after Keston Park, it  comes with five en-suite bedrooms, lots of character, a swimming pool and an ornamental lake.

Can I move to the countryside now, please?

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