Best properties: houses with granny annexes
These nine stunning properties feature adjoining barns and converted studio apartments
1. Fife: £795,000
Westfield House, Cupar
An exceptional Georgian house with a self-contained annexe, set in lovely private grounds, a short walk from the centre of a thriving market town. The house has been significantly upgraded and improved by the current owners. Main suite, 4 further beds, 2 further baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 WCs, 4 receps, 2-bed annexe with snug and shower, integral garage, garden store, dog run, private garden.
Offers in excess of £795,000; Galbraith (01334-659980)
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2. Perthshire: £825,000
Easter Bendochy House, Blairgowrie
Built in 1996 on an old farm steading, this property has two independent apartments with views to the River Isla and the Sidlaw hills. 4 beds, 3 baths (2 en suite), kitchen/family room, 3 receps, roof terrace, utility, workshop, gym, office, games room, 2-bed flat, studio flat, landscaped garden, garaging, 2.18 acres.
£825,000; Savills (01738-477525)
3. London: £6.75m
Craven Hill Mews, Bayswater W2
A lovely, 5,645 sq ft. mews house with separate ground-floor maisonette in the heart of Bayswater Village, close to Hyde Park. Main suite, 2 further suites, 1 further bed, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, grand entrance hall with triple-height ceiling, cloakroom, wine cellar, library/study, 2 roof terraces, WC, double garage with electric doors, 1-bed annexe with recep, kitchenette and private access.
£6.75m; Knight Frank (020-3978 2463)
4. Somerset: £850,000
The Keep & Harptree Cottage, East Harptree, Bristol
A 1970s family house with a barn that was converted into a self-contained cottage in the late 1990s. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, snug, attic, utility, 2/3 bed cottage, garden.
£850,000; Knight Frank (0117-317 1997)
5. Buckinghamshire: £1.5m
Greenways, Whiteleaf, Princes Risborough
Originally three workers’ cottages, this house has a contemporary 1-bed studio in the 0.3 acres of grounds. Main suite with dressing room, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, orangery, cloakroom, cellar, hall, garage, parking, landscaped gardens, 1-bed studio with kitchen/recep and shower.
£1.5m; Hamptons (01494-355341)
6. Cumbria: £1.25m
Wells House, Skelton Wood End, Penrith
An 18th century farmhouse and lodge in around 12 acres. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, hall, snug, cloakroom, 2-bed lodge, garage, workshop, stores, stables.
£1.25m; Finest Properties (01539-468400)
7. South Devon: £850,000
The Malt House, Frogmore, Kingsbridge
A unique and individually designed stone-built property, arranged over 3 floors, with a 1-bed annexe, situated in this popular village – a short stroll from the tidal creek. Main suite with dressing room, 2 further suites, family bath, kitchen/ dining room, 1 further recep, porch, hall, utility, gym, hobby room, workshop, garden store, 1-bed annexe, garden.
£850,000; Marchand Petit (01548-857588)
8. Dorset: £1m
Old Parsonage Farmhouse, Dewlish, Dorchester
A pretty Grade II former farmhouse, dating from the late 17th century, together with a more recent extension which is currently a self-contained annexe. The house, which is in need of an update, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Main suite, 6 further beds, family bath, attic, kitchen/breakfast room, recep hall, 3 further receps, rear hall, utility, cloakroom, 1-bed annexe, garden, parking, outbuilding, small paddock, 0.8 acres.
£1m; Knight Frank (01935-810064)
9. Shropshire: £910,000
Cherrington Grange, Cherrington, Newport
Located on the edge of a hamlet, this Grade II former farmstead is set in just under 6 acres with a large separate 1-bed annexe. Main suite with balcony, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, utility, hall, WC, annexe, garden, 2 fields.
£910,000; Balfours (01743-353511)
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