Properties of the week: picturesque homes for less than £800,000
Featuring a stunning apartment in Oban and a wonderful thatched cottage in Gloucestershire
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1. Apartment H, Kilbowie House, Oban
Argyll and Bute
Stunning top-floor apartment overlooking the Isle of Kerrera and Oban Bay. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, kitchen, recep.
OIEO £330,000; Bell Ingram (01631-566122)
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2. High Street, Norton St Philip
Somerset
A charming Grade II stone cottage with a walled garden, covered gazebo and terrace. 4 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, study, garden, barn.
OIEO £700,000; Hamptons (01225-220216)
3. Penstone House, Hele, Exeter
Devon
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This fine period house offers great views over the surrounding countryside. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, barn.
£795,000; Stags (01392-255202)
4. Broads Orchard, Hartpury
Gloucestershire
This wonderful Grade II thatched cottage enjoys open countryside views. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, 0.5 acre plot.
£650,000; Hughes Sealey (01242-220080)
5. Low Donkleywood Cottage, Hexham
Northumberland
A fine country home set amid unspoiled countryside. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps.
OIEO £450,000; Finest Properties (01434-622234)
6. Box Cottage, Lavenham
Suffolk
A Grade II timber-framed house in the heart of one of England’s finest medieval villages. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep, garden.
£495,000; Carter Jonas (01787-882881)
7. Hillhead House, Newcastle upon Tyne
Northumberland
This wonderful detached period property is set within the Gibside Estate, and enjoys established gardens and glorious views. 5 beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, cellar, stable, garage.
OIEO £800,000; Finest Properties (01434-622234)
8. Manor Cottages, Banbury
Oxfordshire
An enchanting period cottage built of local stone, with views over the village of Greatworth. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep, music room, walled garden, storage sheds.
£395,000; Strutt & Parker (01295-672094)
9. Bredy Lane, Burton Bradstock, Bridport
Dorset
Nestled deep in the countryside, this off-grid Grade II cottage sits in approx. 8.73 acres, and has been used as a film location on three occasions. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen/recep, outbuildings. For sale by auction on 8 June.
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