Properties of the week: charming thatched cottages
The list includes a 17th century building once named England’s most characterful small house
1. Farnham, Blandford Forum
Dorset
A Grade II cottage situated in the glorious countryside of Cranborne Chase. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, garden, outbuilding, parking.
£1.15m; Savills (01202-856861).
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2. Gloriana, Saffron Walden
Essex
This “cottage orné” boasts carved stone fireplaces and Tudor-style chimneys. Main suite, 3/4 further beds, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, garden.
3. Trethule Cottage, Thurlestone, Kingsbridge
Devon
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A picturesque Grade II period cottage, close to the beach at Thurlestone Sands and its popular café. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden, parking.
4. Hixam Cottage and Barnfield Cottage, Furneux Pelham
Hertfordshire
A pair of adjoining cottages with 17th century origins set in more than 17 acres. 6 beds, 2 kitchen/diners, 3 baths, 3 receps, garden, parking.
5. Affpuddle, Dorchester
Dorset
A Grade II cottage that is featured in the Domesday Book and is in need of renovation. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garden.
6. Leverton, Hungerford
Berkshire
A Grade II “pepper pot” cottage located in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 2 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen/dining room, study, recep, garden.
7. Noke, Oxford
Oxfordshire
An 18th century cottage with plenty of period details, including beamed walls and ceilings and an inglenook fireplace. 3 beds, shower room, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden, greenhouse, outbuilding, parking.
8. The Old Barn, Leatherhead
Surrey
This 17th century building was once named England’s most characterful small house. 3 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, dining room, 2 further receps, study, garden, parking.
9. Lower Farm, Ellisfield
Hampshire
A 17th century Grade II cottage reputed to have been the village public house and dairy. 4 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, dining room, conservatory, study, garden, garage.
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