Properties of the week: striking town houses

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Berkshire: Cygnet House, Hungerford

Dating from the 1800s (with later additions), this attractive house is within walking distance of the high street. Main suite with walk-in wardrobe, 3 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, office, garage, garden. £1.15m; Knight Frank.

Cornwall: The Abbey, Penzance

A delightful landmark building. 6 beds (2 en suite), kitchen, 2 receps, 2 self-contained apartments, gardens. £1.95m; Pritchard & Company.

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Gloucestershire: Beacon House, Painswick

This remarkable Grade I Georgian house dates from the mid-18th century. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, study, office, wine cellar, gardens, private parking area. £2.5m; Knight Frank.

Berkshire: Hungerford

A rare opportunity to modernise a high-street townhouse. Main suite, 3 further beds, bath, kitchen/dining area, 2 receps, garden. £750,000; Knight Frank.

Gloucestershire: Priory Street, Cheltenham

This elegant end-of-terrace Grade II property has many beautiful period features, and is situated in a sought-after location within walking distance of the centre of town. 4 beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, TV room, study, conservatory, covered courtyard, rear paved garden, private parking. £850,000; Knight Frank.

Suffolk: College Street, Bury St Edmunds

Within the "Medieval Grid", this stylish, detached, Grade II period house has a delightful courtyard garden. Main bed, 3 further beds, 2 showers, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, cellar, walled rear courtyard garden. £725,000; Jackson-Stops.

West Sussex: Lower Walls Walk, Chichester

This modern town house is adjacent to the Roman City Walls. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garden. £975,000; Fine & Country.

Gloucestershire: Gloucester Lodge, Moreton-in-Marsh

Built of Cotswold stone under a Welsh slate roof, this beautiful Grade II Georgian house has a main suite with dressing area, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps and a south-facing garden. £1.1m; Hayman-Joyce.

Dorset: St James Close, Poole

A handsome Grade II house in the historic Old Town. Main suite, 4 further suites, kitchen, 2 receps, office, courtyard, parking. £1m; Symonds & Sampson.