Properties of the week: fine farmhouses
Featuring thatched roofs, charming rural settings and period features
1. Brookdale House, Bradbourne
Derbyshire
An impressive Georgian farmhouse in a charming rural setting. Main suite, 5 further beds (2 en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, self-contained 2-bed annexe, outbuilding/double garage, garden, paddock, workshop.
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2. Theobalds Farm, Burgess Hill
West Sussex
This handsome Jacobean property was built in around 1627 and is set in 1.6 acres. Main suite, 6 further beds (3 en suite), family bath, cinema room, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, games room, timber barn, garage.
OIEO £1.925m; Mansell McTaggart
3. Paradise Farm, Kempsford
Gloucestershire
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A Grade II thatched house believed to date back to 1620. The property is situated on 4 acres of land including orchards, mature gardens and a pond. 4 beds, family bath, 2 showers, kitchen, pantry, study, 3 receps. It also includes a self-contained 1-bed cottage, a stone barn with home office, paddocks, double garage and garden.
4. The Home House, Stoke St. Michael
Somerset
This Grade II farmhouse, dating back to the 1600s, comes with many period features and is set in 1.5 acres on the Mendip Hills. Main suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, 1 further recep, cellar, garage, workshop, garden.
5. Old Farm, Toft
Cambridgeshire
Dating back to the 15th century, this farmhouse features exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, snug, study, garden, outbuilding, garage.
6. Chackmore, Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
Set in more than 5 acres, this Grade II stone-fronted farmhouse has a main suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, sauna, kitchen, 4 receps, garden, parking.
7. Ockley Lane, Hawkhurst
Kent
A delightful 16th century farmhouse set in more than 5 acres. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, self-contained 1-bed cottage, various outbuildings, stables, garden.
8. Moat House, Lessingham
Norfolk
A Grade II farmhouse dating back to the 17th century. Main suite, 6 further beds, 2 baths, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, annexe, garden.
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