From a converted Victorian Gothic revival church in Worcestershire to a former rectory with more than two acres of grounds near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, eight of the bestproperties for around £500,000.
April Cottage, Liddington, Wiltshire.A Grade II-listed cottage dating from the 18th century. It has exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings, a large inglenook fireplace and a cottage-style kitchen with stable doors leading onto the landscaped gardens. 3 beds, 2 baths, double recep, garage/workshop, gardens. £475,000 Knight Frank 01488-682726.
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Union Park, Greenwich, London SE10. An apartment in a gated development within easy reach of Westcombe Park rail station. It has high ceilings, a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, and a decked balcony. 2 beds, 2 baths, open-plan living area. £500,000 Chestertons 020-8104 7500.
The White House, Hillside, by Montrose, Angus. An early 19th-century property with established gardens. Original features include period fireplaces, high ceilings with cornicings, sash windows and a grand entrance hall with cupola. 5 beds, 2 baths, 3 receps, 2 garages, summer house, gardens, 1.2 acres. £490,000+ Savills 01356-628628.
The Gatehouse, Whaddon, Buckinghamshire. This historic Gothic-styled building dates from the 18th century and was originally the gatehouse to Whaddon Hall, which was leased by the War Office in 1939 along with nearby Bletchley Park. 2 beds, 2 baths, recep, conservatory, 0.33 acres. £500,000 OnTheMarket.com 01280-466963.
St Martins House, Owston Ferry, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. A substantial former rectory in need of some renovation work. The house has sash windows, period fireplaces, a newly fitted kitchen and outbuildings within the large grounds. 8 beds, 4 baths, 4 receps, 2.5 acres. £499,950 Savills 01522-508908.
Pen Rhiw Farm, Ffordd Las, Llanfynydd, Wrexham, North Wales. A farmhouse in the Vale of Clwyd. The house has original features including inglenook fireplaces with multi-fuel burners, beamed ceilings and stone outbuildings. 4 beds, 2 baths, 4 receps, 1.07 acres. £495,000 Strutt & Parker 01244-354880.
Melbourne House, Deal, Kent. A Grade II-listed townhouse in the conservation area of the town, close to the beach. 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 receps. £515,000 Bright & Bright 01304-374071.
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