A slice of English history

Described as the quintessential English country estate, the Shakenhurst Estate, on the Shropshire/Worcestershire border near Cleobury Mortimer, includes 1300 acres and a Grade II* listed Georgian style house, complete with 13 bedrooms, overlooking a landscaped park.

Tim Main of joint agent Balfours, said: “The Shakenhurst linage dates back to 1086, it is truly remarkable that this, the 21st century, is the first time the property has been offered to the market.”

The estate has a guide price of more than £12m to include six farms, 12 houses and cottages and good shooting and fishing. (Balfours 01743 353511; Savills 01952 239500)