Corrie Bank, Lochawe, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute. A cottage surrounded by landscaped gardens in a prominent elevated position with far-reaching views across Loch Awe. It has an open fireplace and large picture windows in the open-plan living room. 3 beds, 3 baths, 2 receps, breakfast kitchen, study, 0.5 acres. £390,000+ Bell Ingram 01631-567 791.
Castelnau-de-Montmiral, Tarn, France. A renovated maison de maître a short walk from the bastide town of Castelnau-de-Montmiral. It has beamed ceilings, tiled and wood floors, period fireplaces, a wood-burning stove and landscaped gardens with a swimming pool. 6 beds, 4 baths, 3 receps, guest house. £387,000 Hamptons International 020-7 265 6571.
Whitehill Church, Grange, Keith, Banffshire. This converted church was built in 1771 and retains its original curved ceiling and galleried areas overlooking a main living area, which includes stained-glass windows and a wood-burning stove where the pulpit once stood. It is surrounded by gardens that look out towards the Cairngorms National Park. 5 beds, 4 baths, 2 receps, kitchen, 0.9 acres. £395,000+ Savills 01224-971110.
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Upfleet, Vale of Health, Hampstead, London NW3. A characterful studio apartment in excellent condition on the first floor of a Victorian house on one of the few roads that cuts into Hampstead Heath. The studio flat commands far-reaching views across one of the Hampstead ponds. It has an open-plan bedroom/living area and a modern bathroom and kitchen. £350,000 Knight Frank 020-7431 8686.
Beverley, Well Lane, East Yorkshire. This period property is situated in a terrace on a quiet lane in the centre of the Georgian market town of Beverley, within fifteen minutes’ walk of Westwood pastures. The house has a reception hall with a limestone tiled floor, Georgian staircase and French doors opening onto a garden room, and a large kitchen and living area with a glazed roof and French doors leading onto a walled garden. 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 receps. £399,950 Hunters 01482-861411.
The Cottages, Hallflat Farm, Santon Bridge, Holmrook, Cumbria. A barn conversion comprising two one-bedroom holiday cottages. Each cottage has a vaulted beamed ceiling, wood-burning stove, modern kitchen and bathroom, and a front garden with far-reaching views. £395,000 Finest Properties 01434-622234.
Stable House, Harleston Road Dallington, Northampton. This converted stable was once part of a Grade II-listed Victorian manor house and is situated in the village conservation area. The property has high ceilings, a sitting room with a wood-burning stove and a door opening onto the landscaped garden, and a newly fitted kitchen and shower room. 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 receps, double garage. £425,000 Jackson-Stops 01604-632991.
Little Rose Cottage, Church Row, Fulmer, Buckinghamshire. This period cottage is one in a row of five cottages situated in a terrace in the centre of the village. It is accessed by a shared driveway that leads to its own private driveway, which has sufficient space to park two cars. The cottage has beamed ceilings, a large open brick fireplace and a breakfast kitchen with a door leading onto a decked seating area and a garden to the rear. £425,000+ Strutt & Parker 01753-891188.
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