Properties of the week: dreamy pink houses for Barbie enthusiasts
Featuring a charming 17th century thatched cottage in Suffolk and a grand Grade II property in Essex
1. Gosmore House, Hitchin
Hertfordshire
Handsome Grade II house. Main suite, 6 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 receps, outbuildings including a 3-bed cottage, pool, garage.
£4.25m; Savills (01582-465000)
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2. Rose Cottage, Cockington, Torquay
Devon
A “chocolate box” Grade II thatched cottage in a beautiful village setting. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garden studio, garden, garage.
£965,000; Knight Frank (01392-848856)
3. Goodfellow Farm, Reed, Royston
Hertfordshire
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Grade II 18th century farmhouse situated close to Royston Golf Club. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, summer house, stables, garden, garage.
£1.35m; Strutt & Parker (01223-459501)
4. High Street, Bildeston
Suffolk
This elegant Georgian-fronted house has 17th century origins and details such as exposed timbers. 3 beds (2 en suite), shower, kitchen, 2 receps, garden.
£495,000; Carter Jonas (01787-540973)
5. Hall Road, Lavenham
Suffolk
An eye-catching Grade II timber-framed house with a wealth of period features. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, garden, annexe, parking.
£775,000; Bedfords (01284-769999)
6. Moat Cottage, Cockfield
Suffolk
Charming 17th century thatched cottage. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, study, garden, summerhouse, parking.
£469,950; Bedfords (01284-769999)
7. Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon
Essex
This grand Grade II property dates back to 1575 and is set in 12 acres of gardens and wildflower meadows. Main suite, 4 further beds, family baths, spa room, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, garden, outbuildings, garage.
£2.85m; Knight Frank (01279-213343)
8. Well House, Clare
Suffolk
An enchanting house located on the high street, with a hidden garden. 5 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 3 receps, cellar, garden.
£800,000; Savills (01223-347241)
9. Moylegrove, Cardigan
Pembrokeshire
This delightful stone cottage sits in a tranquil rural setting of 1.67 acres. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, parking.
£675,000; Savills (02920-368915)
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