Houses of the week

By Paul Vale
Posted: 2008/09/21

WE bring you the best houses on the market this week....

Willow Cottage Fontmell Magna, Dorset £550,000

BRIGHT and spacious thatched cottage with views towards Fontmell Down.
Built in the Eighties in a traditional style, it is set back from the road, standing in lightly timbered grounds bordering a brook. Offering good ceiling heights and light accommodation with generously proportioned rooms, the cottage has four bedrooms (one with access to the balcony), two bathrooms (one en suite), garaging and grounds.

Best bit: Very pretty gardens.
Worst bit: No leisure facilities.

Tel: 01747 850858


Hale Oak Farm Weald, Kent £2.5million

Fine grade II-listed Queen Anne farmhouse occupying an idyllic rural setting and enjoying views over surrounding farmland.

Best bit: Heated swimming pool.
Worst bit: No summer house.

Tel: 01732 740600


Kingsbury House Little Cornard, Suffolk £850,000

Contemporary-style farmhouse conversion with self-contained cottage, heated swimming pool, five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Best bit: High standard of decor throughout.
Worst bit: Less than an acre of land.

Tel: 01473 218218


The White House Porth, Cornwall £750,000

Stunning Art Deco property renovated to an extremely high standard with lovely views to the sea. The property has ample parking.

Best bit: Close to the beach.
Worst bit: Only three bedrooms.

Tel: 01872 261160


Beaucourt Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire £2.995million

Large family house with a bespoke state of the art interior nestling in stunning gardens with beautiful far-reaching views.

Best bit: Gym, hot tub, sauna and pool.
Worst bit: Small third bedroom.

Tel: 01625 540340


Highpiece Barnham, Sussex £1.15million

Spacious family house overlooking paddocks and surrounded by mature gardens of 6.5 acres.
The residence has five double bedrooms.

Best bit: Large timber-built boat store.
Worst bit: Boat not included.

Tel: 01243 786316


Claridges Eggington, Bedfordshire £1.275million

Imposing grade II-listed house enjoying a prominent position with seven bedrooms, double garage and heated swimming pool.

Best bit: Large reception room.
Worst bit: Some small windows.

Tel: 01525 290641


Boderton Mews Duncton, Sussex £595,000

Elegant mews house situated in parkland at the foot of the South Downs. The residence benefits from three bedrooms and a car port.

Best bit: Private and communal gardens.
Worst bit: No conservatory.

Tel: 01730 812357


Ham Court Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire £950,000

Period country residence of immense charm set within tranquil mature gardens.
The dwelling has seven bedrooms.

Best bit: Dual sweeping drives.
Worst bit: Filling all the rooms.

Tel: 01905 734735


The Hunting Lodge Kenn, Devon £865,000

Unique castellated three-bedroom home set in a secluded site with three bedrooms, a nice kitchen/breakfast room and panoramic views.

Best bit: Very unusual design.
Worst bit: Not very spacious.

Tel: 01392 544991


The Old School House Holwell, Oxfordshire £875,000

Well-presented detached village house with a mature garden and countryside views. The property has four bedrooms and a garage.

Best bit: Beautiful village setting.
Worst bit: Less than half an acre.

Tel: 01993 822661


Queensbury Road Newmarket, Suffolk £335,000

Spacious detached property offering family accommodation, including four bedrooms (one en suite), a driveway and parking.

Best bit: Close to the town centre.
Worst bit: Not much land.

Tel: 01638 662231


Ravenshaw Burford, Oxfordshire £695,000

Tucked away on the edge of Burford with wonderful views over open countryside, the property boasts three bedrooms and a garage.

Best bit: Large kitchen/breakfast room.
Worst bit: No en suite bathrooms.

Tel: 01993 822661