Properties of the week: delightful homes in the west of England
Featuring a Georgian former rectory in Somerset and a secluded waterfront studio in Cornwall
- 1. Chiselborough House, Chiselborough
- 2. The Old Sawmills, Golant, Fowey
- 3. Glebe Cottage, Bledington, Chipping Norton
- 4. Seven Stars Cottage, Chivelstone
- 5. Bullo Pill, Newnham
- 6. North Grays Farm, Membury, Axminster
- 7. Argyle Street, Bath
- 8. Stonecross Cottage, North Bovey, Newton Abbot
- 9. Lower House, Burrington, Ludlow
1. Chiselborough House, Chiselborough
Somerset
A Georgian former rectory and cottage set in about 7 acres. Main suite, 7 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, gardens, swimming pool, tennis court, outbuildings, double garage.
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2. The Old Sawmills, Golant, Fowey
Cornwall
A secluded former residential recording studio only accessible on foot or by boat. Main suite, 8 further beds (2 en suite), open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, music studio, outbuildings.
3. Glebe Cottage, Bledington, Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
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This handsome village house dates from the 17th century. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, dining room, 1 further recep, conservatory, garden room, garden, garage.
4. Seven Stars Cottage, Chivelstone
Devon
A charming cottage dating back to the 1600s with lovely views over the surrounding valley. 3 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, open-plan living/dining room, garden, double garage.
5. Bullo Pill, Newnham
Gloucestershire
An attractive Flemish-style Grade II property set in nearly an acre of gardens. Main suite, 5 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, outbuildings.
6. North Grays Farm, Membury, Axminster
Devon
This 16th century cottage is set in a mature garden of 1.63 acres. Main suite, 5 further beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, outbuildings, workshop.
7. Argyle Street, Bath
Somerset
A first-floor flat in a Grade II building adjacent to Pulteney Bridge in one of Bath’s most prestigious locations. 2 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, open-plan living/dining room.
8. Stonecross Cottage, North Bovey, Newton Abbot
Devon
This Grade II property, located opposite the village green, is part of an original Devon longhouse with some medieval structures remaining. 3 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, outbuilding, garden, parking.
9. Lower House, Burrington, Ludlow
Shropshire
A Grade II half-timbered house with equestrian facilities, parts of which date back to the 14th century. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen, dining room, stables, tack room, outbuildings, garden, parking.
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