Properties of the week: homes off the beaten track
Featuring an elegant houseboat, a ‘fairytale’ cottage and a former lock-keeper’s cottage
- 1. Holm of Drumlanrig Farmhouse, Thornhill
- 2. Hynish House, Hynish
- 3. The Mushroom House, Wood Green
- 4. Quack Cottage, near Slapton
- 5. Le Diplomate, Hampton Hall Farm Houseboats, Rickmansworth
- 6. Threapland Moss, Bothel
- 7. Dunanford, Strathdon
- 8. The Old Post Office, Tayvallich
- 9. Deep Lock Cottage, Somerton
1. Holm of Drumlanrig Farmhouse, Thornhill
Dumfries and Galloway
A handsome farmhouse surrounded by rolling countryside. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, dining room, 2 further receptions, outbuildings, garden.
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2. Hynish House, Hynish
Isle of Tiree
Set in a picturesque and elevated position with views over the Isle of Islay. 5 beds, family bath, kitchen, utility, 2 receps, garden.
3. The Mushroom House, Wood Green
This “fairy-tale” cottage is nestled inside Woodside Park. 2 beds, family bath, open-plan kitchen/living room, garden.
£350,000; Unique Property Company
4. Quack Cottage, near Slapton
Devon
This charming stone cottage dates back to the 1750s and has mature gardens bordering a trout stream. It lies in an idyllic coastal valley between the Kingsbridge AONB and Dartmouth. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep, garden.
5. Le Diplomate, Hampton Hall Farm Houseboats, Rickmansworth
Hertfordshire
An elegant houseboat in a tranquil and secluded location, set on a private residential mooring. 1 bed, family bath, kitchen, open-plan living/ dining room, annexe, sun deck, garden.
6. Threapland Moss, Bothel
Cumbria
A substantial country house in a delightful setting on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Main suite, 4 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 3 receps, 3 self-contained 2-bed cottages, garden.
7. Dunanford, Strathdon
Aberdeenshire
Located within the Cairngorms National Park, this delightful stone cottage is set in an elevated position above the banks of the River Don. The property is surrounded by 4 acres of mature gardens. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, dining room, 1 further recep, garden, garage.
8. The Old Post Office, Tayvallich
Argyll and Bute
This picturesque cottage sits close to the coast. 3 beds, shower, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garage, garden.
9. Deep Lock Cottage, Somerton
Oxfordshire
A former lock-keeper’s cottage in a peaceful location. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, study, garden, narrowboat (foot/boat access only).
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