Properties of the week: cottages for £850,000 or under
Featuring a converted chapel in Berkshire and a fine coastal house in Fife
- 1. Battens Chapel Cottage, Hungerford
- 2. Yew Tree Cottage, Devizes
- 3. Flint Cottage, Northbourne
- 4. Rose Cottage, Hansel, Dartmouth
- 5. Shildon Cottage, Blanchland
- 6. Ivory Cottage, Elephant Green, Newport
- 7. Browndown Cottage, near Heathfield
- 8. Sea Cottage, Anstruther
- 9. High Bewaldeth Cottage, Cockermouth
1. Battens Chapel Cottage, Hungerford
Berkshire
Dating, in part, back to c.1850, this is a well-presented converted chapel. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, mezzanine, barn, triple garage, 0.67 acres.
£825,000; Knight Frank (01488-688548)
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2. Yew Tree Cottage, Devizes
Wiltshire
A quaint Grade II detached cottage with generous gardens, circa 0.25 acres. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, conservatory, attic room, parking, outbuildings.
£725,000; Fine & Country (01672-511211)
3. Flint Cottage, Northbourne
Kent
A delightful period property with an idyllic and secluded garden to the rear, with two areas for al-fresco dining. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, kitchen, recep, conservatory, garden, garage, workshop, parking.
£565,000; Bright & Bright (01304-374071)
4. Rose Cottage, Hansel, Dartmouth
Devon
This charming detached stone cottage is situated in a picturesque South Hams valley. 2 suites, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden, garage, stores, outbuildings, terrace.
£425,000; Marchand Petit (01803-839190)
5. Shildon Cottage, Blanchland
Northumberland
A detached, Grade II property on the outskirts of Blanchard. Main bed with dressing room, 4 further beds, family bath, 2 receps, stores, garage, garden.
OIEO £450,000; Finest Properties (01434-622234)
6. Ivory Cottage, Elephant Green, Newport
Essex
Listed Grade II, this charming and sought-after double-fronted cottage sits in a picturesque location within the village, and has deceptively spacious and characterful accommodation throughout. 3 beds, dressing room, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, private courtyard garden.
£500,000; Cheffins (01799-523656)
7. Browndown Cottage, near Heathfield
East Sussex
Set in about 0.6 of an acre, this Grade II period cottage has great charm, and enjoys views across adjoining farmland. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, gardens.
£850,000; Batcheller Monkhouse (01424-775577)
8. Sea Cottage, Anstruther
Fife
This fine coastal house has been finished to a high standard, and has spectacular views over Anstruther Harbour and the Firth of Forth. 2 suites, 2 receps, kitchen, terrace, garden enclosed by a stone wall.
OIEO £600,000; Savills (0131-247 3738)
9. High Bewaldeth Cottage, Cockermouth
Cumbria
A traditional Grade II cottage nestled in the Lake District. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, shower, 2 receps, kitchen, garage, 1.28 acres.
OIEO £600,000; Finest Properties (01434-622234)
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