Properties of the week: Grade II houses for less than £1 million
Featuring homes in Cornwall, Hampshire and Norfolk
Devon: The Meeting House, Ashburton
A former merchant’s house with late medieval origins and an impressive Georgian facade. Located on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park. Main suite, 4 further beds (one en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 receps, garden. £850,000; Jackson-Stops.
Norfolk: Newmarket Road, Norwich
This delightful Victorian house sits in mature gardens of more than half an acre. 5 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 5 receps, garden, parking. £995,000; Savills.
Monmouthshire: Penyard House, Grosmont
A fine 17th century former rectory with views over the countryside. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, snug, annexe, garden, garage/workshop. £890,000; Roscoe Rogers & Knight.
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Norfolk: Martyrs Cottage, East Bilney
A distinguished 15th century house with plenty of period features. 4 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, 2-bed self-contained annexe, garden, parking. OIRO £800,000; Sowerbys.
Hampshire: The Clockhouse, Liphook
Characterful cottage designed by Philip Webb with 360-degree views from the belfry. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep, garage, gardens. £475,000; Henry Adams.
Wiltshire: Yew Tree Cottage, Potterne
A delightful 17th century cottage with views to the foothills of Bath. 3 beds, attic, family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, garden, garage. £650,000; Fine & Country.
Devon: West Poynings, Uffculme
A charming and substantial Victorian house set in mature gardens. The property is located on the edge of a village. 4 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden room, garden, parking. £650,000; Stags.
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Cornwall: May House, Port Isaac
A handsome 19th century house perched above the harbour, with sea views from the first floor. 2 beds (both en suite), kitchen/dining room, recep, wraparound terrace with hot tub. £950,000; JB Estates.
Wiltshire: Stoford House, Stoford, Salisbury
An elegant Georgian house nestled in the picturesque Wylye Valley. Main suite, 3 further beds, shower, kitchen, 3 receps, study, outbuilding, garden, parking. £895,000; Myddelton & Major.
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