Properties of the week: rural retreats under £750,000

Featuring thatched cottages, characterful conversions and homes in national parks

1. Llanfachreth, Dolgellau

Llanfachreth, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Fine & Country

Situated in Coed y Brenin Forest within Snowdonia National Park, the property has a main suite, 2 beds, shower room, kitchen/dining room, recep, detached self-contained 1-bed timber lodge, annexe, outbuildings, garden (1.3 acres), parking.

OIRO £525,000; Fine & Country (01938-531006)

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2. Greystones, Freeland

Greystones, Freeland, Oxfordshire, Knight Frank

Oxfordshire

A quintessential Cotswold stone cottage located on the edge of the village, between Woodstock and Witney. 3 beds, 2 baths, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, garden, parking.

£650,000; Knight Frank (020-3869 4758)

3. Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells

Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, James Dean

Powys

Perched on a hill, the cottage enjoys far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, utility, recep, garden, parking.

£375,000; James Dean (01982-559115)

4. Keyberry Cottage, Goatacre

Keyberry Cottage, Goatacre, Wiltshire, Knight Frank

Wiltshire

A semi-detached thatched cottage dating back to the late 18th century. Close to the Avebury Stone Circle and Silbury Hill. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, garden, garage.

£365,000; Knight Frank (020-3869 4758)

5. Alder Park, Launceston

Alder Park, Launceston, Cornwall, Fine & Country

Cornwall

A 17th century thatched property on the banks of the River Kensey. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garden.

£575,000; Fine & Country (01566-771919)

6. White House, Lee Brockhurst

White House, Lee Brockhurst, Shropshire, Savills

Shropshire

Close to many peaceful woodland trails and Grinshill Hill. 3 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, 2 further receps, garden, parking, studio.

OIRO £625,000; Savills (01952-239500)

7. Lower Soar Cottage, Malborough

Lower Soar Cottage, Malborough, Devon, Marchand Petit

Devon

A Grade II thatched cottage close to the sea and Soar Mill Cove. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden, parking.

£695,000; Marchand Petit (01548-844473)

8. The Granary, Luston

The Granary, Luston, Herefordshire, Jackson Property

Herefordshire

A characterful Grade II converted former granary. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, gardens, garage.

£485,000; Jackson Property (01568-610600)

9. Weavers, Liss

Weavers, Liss, Hampshire, Henry Adams

Hampshire

Nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park and within easy reach of Petersfield, the property enjoys a tranquil and rural setting. Main suite, guest suite, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 1 further recep, garden, garage.

£700,000; Henry Adams (01730-297947)