The homes, which date back to the nineteenth century, the 1910s and the 1960s, all offer an outdoor, sporty lifestyle, whether you are minded to pick up your racket, or not.

9. Bracken House, Strathblane. Offers over £2.35m
As well as the astroturf tennis court, and beautiful, mature gardens, there is a barbecue hut and decking area overlooking the loch, plus a jetty for the easy launching of kayaks and paddleboards. Contact Savills | Savills

10. Whitehills House, Dumfries and Galloway. Offers over £980,000
This is a splendid example of an Arts and Crafts home, dating from 1912, within extensive private grounds in a peaceful rural location and perfectly laid out for an Edwardian tennis party. | Galbraith

11. Whitehills House, Dumfries and Galloway. Offers over £980,000
As well as its all-weather court, the grounds feature a large raised terrace, summer house and landscaped gardens, lawns and woodland, extending to nine acres. | Galbraith
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12. Whitehills House, Dumfries and Galloway. Offers over £980,000
Whitehills House offers a drawing room, garden room, library, dining room, and dining-kitchen with butler’s pantry, larder, wine store and boot room. Five bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, plus a bathroom. Contact Galbraithy | Galbraith

