Properties of the week: rural retreats under £750,000
Featuring thatched cottages, characterful conversions and homes in national parks
1. Llanfachreth, Dolgellau
Gwynedd
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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