Properties of the week: fairy-tale homes
Featuring a historic landmark in Caithness and a chocolate box cottage in Wiltshire
1. Keiss Castle and Estate, Wick
Caithness
This substantial and historic B-listed landmark occupies an imposing coastal setting. 4-bed farmhouse, 2-bed gate lodge, castle ruin, Keiss Mains farm; around 792.36 acres.
OIEO £1.8m; Strutt & Parker (01463-723593)
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2. Wood Lane, Highgate N6
London
A stunning Grade II detached house with a carriage drive. 4 beds, 2 baths, shower, kitchen, 3 receps, office, self-contained studio, summer house, garden, off-street parking.
£3.35m; BHHS London (020-3944 7670)
3. The Old Lodge, Hamsterley Mill
County Durham
A delightful Grade II Arts & Crafts lodge. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, stone terrace, gardens of around 0.3 acres.
OIEO £600,000; Finest Properties (01434-622234)
4. Roughmoor, Hawkchurch, Axminster
Devon
This secluded period house is nestled in grounds of approx. 13.89 acres. 6 beds, 2 baths, kitchen/dining room, 3 receps, study, outbuildings, gardens, ponds, stream, terracing.
£1.35m; Strutt & Parker (01392-229406)
5. Sweetwater Lodge, Calbourne
Isle of Wight
Encircled by about three-and-a-half acres of woodland, with an abundance of visiting wildlife to admire, this characterful and attractive Grade II detached cottage was designed by the famous architect John Nash. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep, summer house, extensive driveway parking, private copse, pond and stream; around 3.5 acres.
£500,000; Fine & Country (01983-520000)
6. 77 West Overton, Marlborough
Wiltshire
This chocolate box cottage is plucked from the pages of a storybook, with a pretty patio on which to enjoy an alfresco meal. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/dining room, recep, utility, outbuildings, garden.
£695,000; Hamptons (01672-620175)
7. Toys Hill Farmhouse, Westerham
Kent
This Grade II detached, mid-16th century oak-framed house is on the market for the first time in 50 years. Main suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, study, outbuildings, garden.
£1.7m; Hamptons (01732-430290)
8. Lowick Hall, Ulverston
Cumbria
A distinguished Grade II* country residential estate. Main suite, 2 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 3 receps, library, garage complex, Japanese garden; about 24.35 acres.
£1.95m; H&H Land & Estates (01539-721375)
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