Worksop: Find out why record-breaking £3m country mansion made national headlines

As much as our ‘much-loved’ (so he says) weekly columnist boasts about his Bentley and having never eaten a Greggs, even Mr and Mrs Grundi would look out of place in this outstanding five-bedroom property up for sale ‘in the region’ of £2,899,000.

The country mansion, called ‘Lofties’, Lindrick Common, has this week caught the eye of the national press - not for its eight acres of land, outdoor and indoor swimming pool or even its home cinema. No, it’s because the house has been advertised on Rightmove with a whopping 142 images!

No stone is left unturned as the gym, summerhouse, sauna and tennis court are all captured in the huge album, which is the biggest ever to be uploaded to the property website.

The description states: “A unique opportunity has arisen to acquire this outstanding country residence transformed by the current owners to what is unquestionably one of the finest properties in the region.

“This superb property is ideally located on Lindrick Common, adjacent to Lindrick Golf Course - one of Britain’s finest golf courses having hosted the Ryder Cup in 1957, and a short drive to junction 31 of the M1.

“The property offers a wealth of luxury features and has been fitted to the most exacting standards with no expense spared in creating a home that has everything you have ever dreamed of.”

Just in case you were wondering, there is even parking space for nine vehicles...