Cumbria: Kemlyn, Caldbeck, Wigton
County Durham: Blagraves, Barnard Castle
Characterful 15th century Grade I house in the antiques district with a wealth of period features. The building is currently designated as mixed use, with the possibility of a retail space or art studio with its own entrance below. 4 beds, family bath, loft, kitchen, 3 receps, cellar, garden. £450,000; Inigo
Isle of Wight: Gaggerhill Cottage, Brighstone
A quaint Grade II 17th century cottage. 4 beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, garden. £465,000; Spence Willard
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Gloucestershire: Tythebarn Cottage, Ebrington
A delightful thatched stone cottage in a picturesque Cotswold village. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep, garden. £375,000; Jackson-Stops
Suffolk: Beaumont Cottage, Rickinghall
This striking Grade II cottage in the heart of the village dates from the 1600s. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, garden, garage. £450,000; Jackson-Stops
Surrey: Laleham Reach, Chertsey
A beautiful plot on a scenic stretch of the River Thames with over 50ft of residential mooring. Studio/cabin with bath, workshop, summer house, garden. £320,000; Dexters/Waterview
Somerset: Church View, Easton
An attractive country cottage in a rural village with beautifully landscaped gardens. 2 beds, family bath, 2 receps, kitchen, garden, parking. £350,000; Lodestone
Cornwall: Toy Cottage, Gunwalloe
A chocolate-box cottage just 600 yards from the beach. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, annexe, garage. £425,000; Rohrs & Rowe
London: Glebe Cottages, Twickenham TW13
Charming Victorian house close to the town centre. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garden. £450,000; Dexters
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