Properties of the week: quirky and unusual homes
Featuring a converted Grade II water mill and a hexagonal house built around 1770
1. Heavers Mill, Framfield
East Sussex
A converted Grade II water mill in a tranquil and rural setting next to a waterfall and mill pond. The garden features a private riverside sauna. 3 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, paddocks, garage.
£1.375m; Batcheller Monkhouse (01444-453181)
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2. Northwick Park, Blockley
Gloucestershire
A William and Mary 17th century Grade II Orangery situated in 35 acres of communal landscaped grounds. The property boasts a “showpiece” 56-foot drawing room. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling, recep, W.C., garden, swimming pool, tennis court, garage.
£1.5m; Hayman-Joyce (01608-651188)
3. Lot Mead Lock, Croxley Green
Hertfordshire
A former lock keeper’s cottage dating back to the mid-1850s. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, garden.
£1.675m; Savills (01923-725501)
4. Swan House, Blakeney
Norfolk
A former coaching inn with Tudor origins believed to be the oldest surviving house in Blakeney. 5 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, 3 further receps, workshop, garden, parking.
OIEO £875,000; Fine & Country (01291-629799)
5. West Lodge, Lindridge, Bishopsteignton
Devon
Standing at the entrance of Lindridge Park, the property was built for Lord Cable c.1920. Main suite, 2 further beds (1 en suite), open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, garden, parking.
£800,000; Wilkinson Grant & Co (01392-427500)
6. Tower Lodge, Woodhall
Cumbria
This imposing period stone house has an array of character features including a sandstone spiral staircase, stone mullioned windows and its original front door. 4 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden, parking.
7. The Hexagon, Wardour Castle, Tisbury, Salisbury
Wiltshire
A hexagonal house built around 1770 with a wealth of period features, including a stone Temple House. Main suite, 1 further suite, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps.
8. Tower House and Lindeth Tower, Carnforth
Lancashire
Two detached properties including an elaborate Victorian folly with self-contained 1-bed accommodation and 360° degree views. Main house: 3 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, 3 receps, garden.
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