Properties of the week: houses for golf lovers
Featuring a stunning home near Celtic Manor and a modern property in St Andrews
1. Crown Cottage, Nuffield
Oxfordshire
Brick and flint cottage dating back to the 1700s and adjoining Huntercombe Golf Club. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 5 receps, garden.
£1.75m; Knight Frank (01491-844903)
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2. Main Street, Bishampton
Worcestershire
A Grade II cottage near The Vale golf course, which enjoys views over the Malvern and Bredon Hills. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, garden.
£725,000; Andrew Grant (01905-734734)
3. Hilltop Cottage, Gullane
East Lothian
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Three 18-hole golf courses lie within walking distance of this property. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden, parking.
OIEO £1.145m; Rettie (0131-220 4160)
4. Jalna, Kilmacolm
Renfrewshire
Formerly three station cottages, this conversion sits close to the course at Kilmacolm. Main suite, 3 further beds, wet room, kitchen, 2 receps, garden.
OIEO £365,000; Cochran Dickie (01505-613807)
5. Woodbank, Llanhennock
Monmouthshire
Close to the Usk Valley and Celtic Manor golf course. Main suite, 5 further suites, 1 further bed, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 receps, games room, garden, parking.
OIEO £2.85m; Knight Frank (0117-317 1191)
6. School Cottage, Plaistow
West Sussex
This former medieval hall house dates back to about 1500 and is close to several local golf courses. 5 beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, garden, garages.
£1.25m; Knight Frank (01428-770563)
7. Brownhills Farm, St Andrews
Fife
This modern property (the second house from the right) overlooks the fifth hole of the Castle Course and enjoys views across St Andrews Bay to the sea. Main suite, 4 further beds (3 en suite), shower room, kitchen, living/dining room, recep, courtyard, garden, extensive parking.
OIEO £800,000; Savills (0131-247 3738)
8. Churt Road, Hindhead
Surrey
An Arts and Crafts property next to Hindhead golf course. Main suite, 5 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, garden, parking.
£2.5m; Hamptons Estates (01428-260259)
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