Properties of the week: houses around the UK average of £270,000
Featuring wonderful garden views and a unique Horsham stone roof
- 1. 2 Old Rectory, Kinsham, Presteigne, Herefordshire
- 2. 18 Mill Hill Cottages, Tavistock
- 3. 19 Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland
- 4. Geerings Cottages, Warnham
- 5. St John’s Hill, Battersea SW11
- 6. Rookery Cottage, Morcombelake
- 7. The Station Master’s House, Sanquhar
- 8. Arundel Court, Jubilee Place, Chelsea Green SW3
- 9. 96 High Street, Andover
1. 2 Old Rectory, Kinsham, Presteigne, Herefordshire
Herefordshire: £250,000
This delightful Grade II house, with many original features including exposed beams, would benefit from modernisation and extension, subject to planning. 2 double beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, recep with log burner, study, hall. There are various outbuildings including 2 stables and a garage, plus off-road parking for several cars. The good-sized gardens have views of the surrounding countryside.
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2. 18 Mill Hill Cottages, Tavistock
Devon: OIEO £285,000
A pretty terraced cottage in a quiet picturesque hamlet, just 2.4 miles from Tavistock town centre, and close to Devon Great Consols and the Tamar Valley. The cottage is in great condition, having been recently refurbished while retaining its traditional character. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, double recep, double garage, outdoor utility, landscaped gardens, Mediterranean terrace and gazebo with private woodland.
3. 19 Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Cumbria: £295,000
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A ground and first-floor duplex apartment in this stylish redevelopment of a Grade II building in this historic centre of Appleby-in-Westmorland. The conversion from a former bank premises comprises five exceptional architect-designed flats, with contemporary fixtures and fittings. Main suite, 1 further bed with en-suite shower, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, double recep, hall, communal entrance.
4. Geerings Cottages, Warnham
West Sussex: £325,000
A Grade II semi-detached cottage with a unique Horsham stone roof, a wealth of charm and character and a generous rear garden backing onto open fields. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, hall, store, cloakroom with WC, utility, rear garden, front lawn.
5. St John’s Hill, Battersea SW11
London: £299,999
A lovely one-bedroom Victorian conversion with a small balcony. The property is in a popular location on St John’s Hill, close to the open green spaces of Wandsworth Common, and is a short walk from Clapham Junction station and the surrounding shops, restaurants and bars. Mezzanine bed with smart storage, open-plan modern kitchen/recep, re-fitted shower.
£299,999; Dexters (020-7350 1200)
6. Rookery Cottage, Morcombelake
Dorset:
A charming character cottage with wonderful garden views over the surrounding National Trust farmland to Golden Cap and the sea. The house sits in the centre of the village. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep with brick fireplace and flagstone floor, 1 further recep, front and rear gardens. There is a parking space for sale by separate negotiation (£10,000).
7. The Station Master’s House, Sanquhar
Dumfries & Galloway: OIEO £300,000
This Grade C-listed former station building dates back to the mid-19th century, and has been fully restored while preserving many of the original features. The station itself is still in use. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, separate shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, hall, porch, covered patio, garage.
8. Arundel Court, Jubilee Place, Chelsea Green SW3
London: £300,000
A charming second-floor flat with a seven-year lease, allowing the owner to request a 90-year statutory lease extension. 1 bed, 1 bath, kitchen, west-facing recep with balcony, 1 further bed area, basement store, lift, caretaker.
9. 96 High Street, Andover
Hampshire: OIRO £200,000
A Grade II terraced house close to the centre of Andover, dating from the early 19th century and with potential for modernisation. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, 1 recep, cellar, hall, small courtyard, no parking.
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