1. Twentypence Road, Wilburton
Cambridgeshire: £575,000
This former ferryman’s cottage is believed to date back to the 1600s and is situated in an idyllic location overlooking the Old West River. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden room, 5 acres of gardens and grassland, 2-bed annexe, four-car garage. Needs modernisation.
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2. Ham Mill, Newbury
Berkshire: £1m
This 17th century former mill house on the River Kennet sits in 0.4 acres of mature gardens and includes a riverside terrace. Main suite with dressing area, 4 further beds (3 en suite), kitchen/breakfast room,3 receps, study, garden, terrace, parking.
3. The General, Redcliffe
Bristol: £410,000
Bristol’s former general hospital has been converted into luxurious apartments overlooking the River Avon. 2 beds, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/recep, utility room.
4. The Mill House, Knightwick, Worcester
Worcestershire: £1.25m
This characterful old mill house in the heart of the Teme Valley is delightfully situated on the banks of the River Teme. The property, which is set in 1.5 acres, comes with an ancillary cottage, a workshop and stable. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, 3 receps, gardens, 300m of riverbank, garage.
5. The Bridge House, Castle Combe, Chippenham
Wiltshire: £1.8m
A Grade II Cotswold-stone house on the Bybrook. The property retains many period features including timber beams and mullion windows. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, garden room, greenhouse, workshop, studio, loggia, garage, gardens.
6. Ro-Fawr Farm, Dryslwyn, Nr Llandeilo
Carmarthenshire: £1m
Dating back to the 1800s, this handsome property on the Towy boasts an indoor swimming pool and a tennis court. 5 beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, 3 cottages with a further 5 beds, pasture paddock.
7. Mill House, Low Tharston
Norfolk: £675,000
A charming and secluded timber-frame house dating back to the 17th century overlooking the River Tas. Full of period features and set in half an acre of land. 6 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, dining room, 3 receps, garden.
8. The Boat House, Chesterton
Cambridge: £995,000
Built on the site of the old ferryman’s cottage, the Boat House sits directly on the River Cam and benefits from its own mooring as well as uninterrupted views of the river in both directions. 3 beds, shower room, kitchen, recep, garden, parking, boat port. Needs refurbishment.
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