1. Gloucestershire: £1.375m
An impressive period house surrounded by woodland, with a stream and mill pond. Main suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, 2-storey outbuilding with conversion potential, gardens, parking.
£1.375m; Fine & Country (01989-764141)
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2. Northumberland: £150,000
Bendor Signal Box, Wooler
The original signal box served Akeld station from 1884, and today sits surrounded by glorious and peaceful Northumberland countryside. With planning permission for a two-bed property retaining the original structure.
£150,000; Finest Properties (01434-622234)
3. Hampshire: £2.95m
Longstock, Stockbridge
An idyllic riverside property with fishing rights on the River Test. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, conservatory, glasshouse, gardens, fishing lodge, garage.
£2.95m; Savills (01962-841842)
4. Essex: £550,000
Tea Caddy, Higham, Colchester
Charmingly situated in Constable Country by the lush countryside of the Stour Valley, this three-storey Grade II property dates back to 1818. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, kitchen, recep with open fireplace, garden, garage.
£550,000; Savills (01473-234800)
5. North Ayrshire: £350,000
Isle of Arran
A rare opportunity to buy an island with the former lighthouse keeper’s accommodation. 5 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps; self-contained cottage: 1 bed, shower room, kitchen, recep. Outbuildings, garden, stone jetty, helipad.
OIEO £350,000; Knight Frank (020-7629 8171)
6. Powys: £1.5m
Penymaes House, Hay-on-Wye
An elegant Victorian house nestled in mature gardens. Main suite, 6 further beds, family bath, kitchen, dining room, 3 receps, cellar, conservatory, coach house, gardens, parking.
£1.5m; Strutt & Parker (01584-873711)
7. Warwickshire: £550,000
Beehive Cottage, Lavender Hall Lane, Berkswell
A 17th century thatched cottage on The Heart of England Way walking route. Main suite, guest suite, kitchen/dining room, recep, office/garden room, garden.
£550,000; Fine & Country (02476-500015)
8. Yorkshire: £320,000
Easby Richmond
An architect-designed timber lodge in a lakeside setting. 3 beds (1 en suite), family bath, shower room, open plan kitchen/dining/living room. Shared facilities include a tennis court, hot tub and sauna.
£320,000; Savills (01904-617821)
9. Gwynedd: £585,000
Cwm Cewydd, Machynlleth
Set in 5 acres of land in Snowdonia National Park with glorious views over the surrounding countryside. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), shower room, kitchen, 2 receps, snug, garden, parking.
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