Properties of the week: houses with income potential
Featuring homes in Somerset, Herefordshire and Argyll
Shropshire: Roving Bridge Farm, Whixall
A charming canal-side former toll house built by William Jessop in the 1780s. The property includes a self-contained annexe, which functions as a holiday let. Main suite, 1 further bed, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, stables, Dutch barn, outbuildings, parking. £985,000; Savills.
Herefordshire: Dairy Farm, Weobley
This characterful house dates back to 1440 and includes a 1-bed annexe, which is currently run as a b&b. 3 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen, 2 receps, outbuildings, garden, parking. £750,000; Country & Classic.
Somerset: Dundas, Monkton Combe
This 19th century lock keeper’s cottage enjoys income from a 1-bed flat and a canal business. 4 beds, 2 baths, shower, kitchen, office, 2 receps, garden, parking. £1.25 million; Fine & Country.
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Stirlingshire: Altskeith, Kinlochard
Built in 1898 in a spectacular location on the edge of Loch Ard, this versatile property functions as a successful wedding venue. 8 suites, 2 further beds, shower, 2 kitchens, 4 receps. 1-bed bothy, beach, garden, parking. OIEO £2.15 million; Savills.
Herefordshire: Pant Hall, Willey
This colourful country house set in 6 acres of landscaped grounds has a 2-bed self- contained annexe, a yoga platform and a shepherd’s hut. 4 beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, garden room. £900,000; Country & Classic.
Somerset: Avenue House, Wells
An immaculate Regency house on the high street. The current vendors use the ground floor to run a specialist music business. 7 beds, 2 baths, shower, kitchen/ breakfast room, gym, 6 receps (including photography studio, workshop, showroom), garden, parking. OIEO £1.5 million; Lodestone.
Somerset: Upper Manor Farm, Dunkerton
An elegant 18th century farmhouse with the potential to convert the outbuilding (STPP). 3 suites, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, parking. £1.595 million; Savills.
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Argyll: The Pier House & Cottage, Kames
Architect-designed house in a spectacular setting with a bothy, which is currently run as a successful holiday let. 2 beds, study, family bath, shower, open-plan kitchen/living room, snug, decking, garden, parking. OIEO £525,000; Savills.
Oxfordshire: Church Farm House, Northmoor
A magnificent Georgian residence in over 9 acres with a 1-bed annexe. 3 suites, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, paddocks, garden. £3 million; Chartwell Noble.
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