Properties of the week: houses in need of renovation or modernisation
Featuring homes in Kent, Surrey and Devon

Kent: Goldwell Manor, Great Chart, Ashford
A 17th century Grade II manor house with a rich history. The property, which is in need of modernisation, is set in an elevated and commanding position with 3.5 acres of land. 6 beds, 3 baths, kitchen/ breakfast room, 4 receps, garden, stables, barn, garage. £1.395m; Strutt & Parker
Surrey: Belwethers, Cranleigh
This Grade II house dates back to the 15th century and is located in the heart of Cranleigh village. Period features include beamed ceilings and leaded light windows. 5 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, garden, summer house, parking. £1.1m; Curchods
Wiltshire: Keepers Lodge, Kilmington
Lovely 18th century Palladian mansion. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 2 receps, garden. OIEO £900,000; Knight Frank
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Warwickshire: The Thatched Cottage, Luddington
A charming 17th century cottage in a conservation area. 4 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 2 receps. £550,000; Knight Frank
Devon: The Old Rectory, Clovelly, Bideford
A fine Georgian former rectory in a private woodland setting within the 4,600-acre Clovelly Estate, and half-a-mile from Clovelly Beach. 8 beds, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, 4 receps, garden, outbuildings, parking. OIEO £1m; Knight Frank
Kent: East Hall Hill, Boughton Monchelsea
Handsome 17th century house, with plenty of original features, in need of modernisation and restoration. 6 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, garden, garage. £995,000; Strutt & Parker
Oxfordshire: Parsonage Farm, East Hagbourne
Elegant, Grade II* 17th century farmhouse with a later Queen Anne facade. The property is in need of some updating. 7 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, 1-bed cottage, garden, outbuildings, parking. £2.3m; Inigo
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Pembrokeshire: Boulston Manor, Haverfordwest
An impressive Georgian manor set in 7 acres overlooking the River Cleddau. 7 beds, 3 baths, 4 receps, 3-bed cottage, outbuildings, 12 acres of woodland, garage. £1.1m; Country Living
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