Properties of the week: homes with renovation potential
Featuring vaulted ceilings, a traditional stone barn and a 15-acre lake
1. St Peter’s Well, Lodsworth
West Sussex: £1.95m
A chance to completely restore a Grade II, late-medieval Sussex Wealden hall house. The property retains an abundance of period features, including vaulted ceilings. Once owned by Lady Fiennes, mother of Sir Ranulph, the British explorer, who spent much of his teens here. Main bed, 3 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, garage, workshop, approx. 1.77 acres.
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2. Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford
Kent: £1.75m
A unique section of Lullingstone Castle, which offers an excellent opportunity to update and refurbish. The South Wing forms a significant part of this noted property, which dates back to the Domesday Book. The premises sit within wonderful grounds, which include an early 16th century church and a 15-acre lake. Henry VIII was a regular visitor here. 6 beds, 4 baths, 3 receps, kitchen/breakfast room, parking.
3. River House, Kersey, Ipswich
Suffolk: £1.4m
A historic Grade II building, dating back to 1490, with a distinctive Elizabethan brick tower and a characterful, two-storey rear wing, with planning permission to create further living space. Requiring major renovation, the property has a walled courtyard garden and stables. 4 beds, kitchen, 4 receps, family bath, outbuildings, gardens.
4. Overton Heath Lane, Overton Common, Malpas
Cheshire: £1.25m
A handsome south-facing former farmhouse dating back to 1711, with a 19th century wing and a symmetrically articulated facade. Requiring extensive modernisation, the property has two storeys, attics and cellars. 6 beds, family bath, kitchen, dining room, 2 receps and outbuildings including a detached two-storey barn.
5. Thimbleby Mill, Horncastle
Lincolnshire: £425,000
A partially converted watermill with the potential for further modernisation. Set in an idyllic location comprising 1.22 acres of land including a mill pond. Period features include vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and there is potential to create another storey inside. Main suite, shower room, 3 receps, kitchen, garage/car port with room above, which is currently used as a gym.
6. Bellow Hill, Garsdale, Sedbergh
Cumbria: due to be sold at auction
Sitting within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and boasting fabulous views across the Garsdale Valley, this farmhouse is in need of modernisation and comes with outbuildings, including a large traditional stone barn. 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 receps, kitchen, barn. £480,000.
Due to be sold at auction this week through H&H Land & Estates
7. Feniton, Honiton
Devon: OIEO £350,000
This quiet and secluded country cottage is positioned in sloping mature gardens on the eastern edge of Feniton old village, not far from the church and village hall. The property, which is in need of updating, has a dual-aspect sitting room with exposed timbers and a beautiful feature fireplace, and is also well-placed to take advantage of a number of top schools. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, 1 recep.
8. Withington, Cheltenham
Gloucestershire: £1.1m
Offering an exciting opportunity to create a rural home in a delightful Cotswold village, this property, which has been owned by the same family for 60 years, is in need of updating and modernisation, and the gardens are a wonderful blank canvas for any budding gardener. 4 beds, family bath, shower room, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, recep, study, gardens.
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