Properties of the week: flats and houses in university towns
Featuring homes in York, Durham and Bath
Swansea: Clyne Castle, Blackpill
An elegant flat in a historic Grade II building perched on a hill overlooking Swansea Bay. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, communal gardens, parking. OIRO £275,000; Fine & Country
Nottingham: The Old Museum, Castle Gate
This Grade II Georgian townhouse in the heart of the city centre boasts a handsome facade, and retains original features such as wooden beams. 2 suites, 2 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, recep, utility, gym. £680,000; FHP Living
Exeter: Richmond Road
An impressive townhouse in an elevated position half-a-mile from the city centre. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 3 receps, garden, parking. £1.15m; Knight Frank
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York: Precentor's Court
A Georgian townhouse in the heart of the city, just yards from York Minster. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 2 receps, walled courtyard. £700,000; Savills
Durham: South Street
Fine Georgian townhouse with impressive interiors. The property is close to the city centre and overlooks Durham Cathedral and "Castle" College. 6 beds, 2 baths, shower, study, 6 receps, cellar, garden, parking. £1.2m; Finest Properties
Bath: Bilbury Lane
A luxurious flat in a Grade I Georgian building with stunning views of the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. Nestled in the city centre, the property retains many original period features. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, lift. £795,000; Fine & Country
Bristol: Constitution Hill, Clifton Village
An eye-catching, Grade II early Georgian townhouse close to Clifton Village and Bristol’s harbourside. 5 beds, loft room, family bath, shower, kitchen/ breakfast room, 2 receps, garden. £850,000; Richard Harding
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