Properties of the week: houses with character for £875,000 or less
Our top picks include a Grade I medieval hall and a detached cottage built in 1824
- 1. Columbine Cottage, Tarrington, Hereford
- 2. Church Cottage, Witney
- 3. Woodlands Cottage, Dalcattaig, Invermoriston
- 4. The Dolls House, Natland, Kendal
- 5. The Old Farmhouse, Tottlebank, Blawith
- 6. The Street, Kennington, Ashford
- 7. Haslington Hall, Haslington, Crewe
- 8. Battens Chapel Cottage, Hungerford
- 9. Common Road, Stotfold, Hitchin
1. Columbine Cottage, Tarrington, Hereford
Herefordshire
An attractive thatched cottage dating back to the 1700s; period features include a vaulted ceiling. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep, garden.
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2. Church Cottage, Witney
Oxfordshire
A picturesque stone house dating back to the 16th century. 2 beds, family shower, kitchen, dining room, 1 further recep, garden.
3. Woodlands Cottage, Dalcattaig, Invermoriston
Inverness
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A charming cottage in a secluded setting on The Great Glen Way. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, garden.
4. The Dolls House, Natland, Kendal
Cumbria
A delightful detached cottage built in 1824 and situated in the grounds of Helme Lodge. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, garden, garage.
5. The Old Farmhouse, Tottlebank, Blawith
Cumbria
This traditional Lake District farmhouse enjoys unspoilt views. 5 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, 4 further receps, barn, outbuildings, paddocks, garden.
6. The Street, Kennington, Ashford
Kent
A Grade II former alms house built in the early 1600s, which is full of period features including exposed beams. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, garden.
7. Haslington Hall, Haslington, Crewe
Cheshire
A Grade I medieval hall in need of complete restoration, with grounds of 9 acres. The timber-framed building dates back to 1480, and there is also a Victorian stable block and staff quarters.
8. Battens Chapel Cottage, Hungerford
Berkshire
A converted chapel built in 1850, with stained-glass windows. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, recep, study, outbuildings, garden.
9. Common Road, Stotfold, Hitchin
Bedfordshire
A quaint 17th century oak-frame cottage. 3 beds, family shower room, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden.
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