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Price: $1,700,000 Location: Wells, United Kingdom

Built in the 1860s, this Gothic-style manor in Somerset offers glimpses of the Bristol Channel and stunning views across the county to Exmoor.—Javier Espinoza

Chilcote Manor, which dates back to the 1860s, was originally "part of a huge package of land and property ownership, which included lands as far afield as Antigua," says owner Victoria Corr. The house "went into private ownership very shortly after it was built. The manor was, for most of its existence, a prebend of the Wells Cathedral and is mentioned in ecclesiastical documents which date from before the Norman Conquest, when the manor was gifted by the monarch to the bishop."

The 4,133-square-foot, six-bedroom home—whose illustrious owners have included Sir Edward Thursfield, High Sheriff of Somerset in 1941—has five reception rooms, including a music room and a study. "The house itself is built in the Victorian Gothic style, with a fabulous clock tower with the original striking clock [by Cornelius Tyte]," Ms. Corr says.

The layout of the property "works exceptionally well," Ms. Corr says, and blends period features with modern fixtures. Its newly fitted bespoke kitchen is Victorian-style and has a slate sink, tile floors and a recess housing an oil-fired Aga.

"We were attracted to the house primarily for the stunning views across the county to Exmoor, and to tiny glimpses of the Bristol Channel in the evening," Ms. Corr says. "The views are framed by vast stone mullion windows in generously proportioned rooms." Bristol Airport is less than 30 minutes away, Wells is just a few minutes' drive and there are nearby trains to London. "It works well for the commuter life we lead," she says.

The property, which has four bathrooms, has been fully refurbished, and sits on a ¾-acre plot, which includes a courtyard and small apple orchard. "The garden is a tranquil, sweet-scented haven full of birdsong," Ms. Corr says. "It's a real antidote to the hustle and bustle of modern life, yet a short drive from the beautiful city of Wells, which has plenty to offer."