Tim Whitehead, current owner of the miniature village of Bondville, does daily maintenance.

Fed up with your three-bed semi? Do you yearn to own a sprawling property empire, including castle, ruined abbey, private harbour, slew of houses and a luxury hotel complete with tennis court and outdoor swimming pool? Perhaps you’ve always hankered for your own railway, riding stable with private menage and an entire parade of shops?

If so, your dreams could be about to come true.