Hot property: Riverside homes

Estate, Zug, Switzerland, SFr22m (£14.5m)

Where Just outside Cham, in central Switzerland, around 45km from Zurich, where there is an international airport.

What A newly restored nine-bedroom main house set in approximately 4.5 acres of land, including a four-bedroom mill house, a 12.5m indoor pool, four separate apartments and equestrian facilities for up to six horses.

Why The property, which sits on the banks of the River Lorze, is also a convenient fishing spot.

Who Knight Frank, www.knightfrank.co.uk, tel: +44 20 7629 8171

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45 Sutton Place South, New York City, US, $3.795m

Where Midtown Manhattan, around 18 miles from JFK international airport.

What A five-bedroom apartment with 2,750 sq ft of interior space and views of the East River. Situated on the building’s 18th floor, it has an 800 sq ft terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with top-of-the-range appliances and a laundry room.

Why In addition to the impressive views, the apartment is a short distance from a variety of excellent shops and restaurants.

Who Savills, www.savills.com/international, tel: +44 20 7016 3740

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Country house, Gard, France, €2.97m

Where Just outside Saint Laurent des Arbres, a village in the south of France, around 20km from Avignon, which has an international airport and TGV train station.

What A 10-bedroom, 10-bathroom converted water mill next to the river Nizon, set in 10 acres with pool, pool house and two apartments for guests/staff.

Why The house is a short distance from picturesque towns including Uzès and St Rémy de Provence, and wineries in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel.

Who Winkworth International, www.winkworth-international.com, tel: +44 20 7870 7181

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Wescott Lodge, London, UK, £5.5m

Where In Hammersmith, west London, around 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre and Heathrow international airport.

What A Grade II-listed, 18th-century house with views of the River Thames and Hammersmith Bridge. The eight-bedroom property includes a conservatory, garden, private parking and accommodation for staff.

Why The River Thames is one of the best rowing spots in the country and owners will have front-row seats during the Head of the River and the Oxford/Cambridge Boat races.

Who Strutt & Parker, www.struttandparker.com, tel: +44 27 731 7100

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Skeldon Estate, Ayrshire, Scotland, £3m

Where In Dalrymple, a village in east Ayrshire, around seven miles from Ayr, 12 miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and 40 miles from Glasgow.

What An 18th-century sporting estate that includes a tennis court, stables and three cottages for guests and staff. The large garden has a variety of trees including Lebanese cedars.

Why Owners won’t have to go far to access excellent fishing: Skeldon Estate includes 1.8 miles of double bank salmon and trout fishing on the River Dune.

Who Knight Frank, www.knightfrank.co.uk, tel: +44 131 222 9600