These are some of the dreamy countryside properties on the market within an hour's drive from the city.
From historic residences to bespoke designs - these five detached homes have it all.
The millionaire pads are all within comfortable reach from Birmingham and offer relaxing settings away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
BirminghamLive took a look at some of the homes currently on sale right now.
The three-bedroomed former gamekeeper's lodge for the Bournville Estate, which dates back to 1760, is up for grabs for a cool 1m.
It is situated in just under an acre of landscaped gardens in Alvechurch. It has a large welcoming hallway leading to two reception rooms with stunning period features. This can be opened up into one large entertainment space.
The detached property also has a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances with a separate utility room and cloak room.
The master bedroom has a balcony with amazing views across the garden and open countryside. A large patio area is ideal for alfresco dining.
This extraordinary home - known as The Tan House - is set in seven-acres of stunning grounds.
Built in 1691, this Grade II listed residence has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and six reception rooms.
It also has seven stables, two paddocks, a stallion barn, store rooms and outbuildings set in its location within the heart of Lapworth village.
The superb pad also features a tennis court.
This mindblowing manor house is located in a picturesque village in south Nottinghamshire and just eight-miles from Nottingham itself.
This 6m-valued property has seven bedrooms over two levels, a striking entrance hall and five individual reception rooms.
The refined principle period house is described as "immaculately presented and exquisitely appointed to only the high standard." That style is mixed with a contemporary touch which creates a family environment.
This home also comes with a cinema room, gym, swimming pool and Jacuzzi and steam room.
Grounds are also billed as "well-maintained," which also has a secret garden.
This farm house has six-bedrooms and is situated in an "idyllic and private rural setting" near Stratford-upon-Avon.
It is a bespoke Georgian-style home, which was constructed in 2008, and designed to offer a "blend of period grandeur and modern day refinement."
Breathtaking features include a hallway with triple height galleried landing spaces.
Its owners love for equestrian also comes alive here with 25,000 sq ft of buildings, which provide top class facilities for keeping top quality horses.
Describing these assets, righmove say: "Immaculate heated indoor stabling with Monarch enclosures, solarium and Olympic standard indoor arena are just some the benefits on offer, serviced by undulating enclosed paddocks allowing on site training and hacks within a controlled and secure environment."
It adds: "A property that truly offers everything a discerning buyer could wish for in one of the counties most prestigious locations."
This house is built of Cotswold stone under a tiled roof set in an impressive 31.5 acres of land.
It is situated on the edge of the Cotswold village of Broadwell near the market town of Stow-on the-Wold.
The drawing room has views out onto Brailes Hill and views towards Chipping Norton, Stow and Bourton. Doors also open out onto the patio area that has spectacular Gloucestershire views.
A oak staircase leads up the first floor accommodation of a property which has five bedrooms in total. While the master bedroom suite has a balcony with "far-reaching views over the lake, paddocks and Cotswold countryside views.
It also has an enclosed kitchen garden, orchard and its own paddocks enclosed by mature hedging.
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