The scenic village where Benedict Cumberbatch has £8million mansion with its own orchard
The actor purchased a home for more than £8million
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Benedict Cumberbatch is a much-loved actor who was born in London.
He has bought a stunning property with lots of outdoors space in the British countryside.
The actor confirmed the purchase of a mansion in Somerset earlier this year.
The private property comes with a huge 355 acres of land including a farm and cider orchard.
Ham Hill Country Park is a peaceful place in south Somerset
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Inside, there are even more luxuries with a wine cellar and library, reports suggest.
The property has stunning views of the countryside in south Somerset.
It is a leafy part of the UK with plenty lots of beautiful walks in nature.
Those in the area can visit Ham Hill Country Park for a relaxing stroll.
Visit South Somerset stated: "Ham Hill is a stunning wildlife haven centred around an Iron Age hillfort.
"[It offers] fantastic opportunities for scenic dog walks, walking, running, playing and wildlife watching with far reaching views across Somerset.
"Superb accessible walking route with great views."
Benedict Cumberbatch is not the only actor who lives in the British countryside.
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His home is based in Somerset
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Gerard Butler owns a £582,000 luxury flat based just outside Glasgow.
The actor bought his Scottish base in Eastwood Toll, Giffnock, that's not far from where he grew up.
Rowan Atkinson owns a £5million home in an English village with "remarkable beauty and character".
He designed the three-storey glass property near Chiltern Hills.