Properties of the week: Tudor and Jacobean homes
Featuring a flat in a mansion built in 1580 and a timber-framed house with a vineyard
1. Hamels Mansion, Buntingford
Hertfordshire
Top-floor flat in a Grade II mansion, built in 1580 on lands owned by Henry VIII. 2 beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/living/dining room, communal gardens, parking.
£449,950; Savills (01279-756800)
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2. Lower Manor, Frampton Mansell
Gloucestershire
This Grade II manor house has Tudor origins and Jacobean extensions, and is set in grounds of about 7 acres. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, self-contained 1-bed cottage, garden, outbuildings, parking.
£2.6m; Whitaker Seager (01453-374007)
3. Ty Gwyn, Llannefydd, Denbigh
Conwy
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An early 17th century cottage with views across the Aled Valley. 4 beds, family bath, 2 shower rooms, kitchen, 2 receps, studio, outbuildings, garden, parking.
£740,000; Fisher German (01244-409660)
4. Gwysaney Hall, Mold
Flintshire
This imposing Grade II Jacobean mansion was built in 1603. Main suite, 12 further beds, 4 baths, kitchen, multiple receps, 2 cottages, gardens.
£2.5m; Strutt & Parker (01743-817635)
5. Gatewick, Steyning
West Sussex
This grand, Grade II 16th century property has 12th century origins. 7 beds (3 en suite), kitchen, 4 receps, 2-bed annexe, outbuildings, extensive gardens.
£2.75m; Savills (01444-446008)
6. Toppesfield, Halstead
Essex
Timber-framed house with a small working vineyard. Main suite, 5 further beds, family bath, 2 shower rooms, kitchen, 3 receps, outbuildings, garden.
£1.25m; Savills (01245-293233)
7. Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
A charming Grade II villa with exposed timbers. Main suite, 2 further beds, annexe/bed 4, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, garden.
£1.295m; Ballards (01491-411055)
8. Towton Hall, Towton, Tadcaster
Yorkshire
Built as a residence in the 17th century, with origins dating back to the Wars of the Roses. Main suite, 4 further beds (2 en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, self-contained 2-bed flat, garden, garages. Available in lots.
Lot 1: £1.95m; Blenkin & Co (01904-671672)
9. Tanyard, Boughton Monchelsea
Kent
Early 16th century timber-framed house located between the Kentish Downs and the Kent Weald. Main suite, 4 further beds (2 en suite), kitchen, 3 receps, self-contained 2-bed cottage, garden.
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