Houses of the week

By Paul Vale
Posted: 2008/09/28

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

Trean House Callander, Perthshire o/o £650,000

TREAN House on the outskirts of Callander might well be unique, for it comes with a rare collection of features.

This former farmhouse, which dates from the late 18th century, has the double bonus of equestrian facilities and the locational benefit of being on the edge of a thriving town . . . plus great views.

The interior is notable, too. Skillfully modernised and extended, it is a comfortable family home very much in step with 21st century living.

Accommodation includes two reception rooms, and kitchen-familyroomconservatory which looks out to Ben Ledi.

The master bedroom suite, which includes a bathroom, is upstairs along with four other bedrooms and a shower-room. As well as the stables and three paddocks with land amounting to 4.6 acres, the lower section of garden at Trean House carries planning consent for a second detached house.

Being marketed by agents Buccleuch Town and Country, Trean House and around half an acre is selling at offers over £470,000 with the house site, stables and four acres carrying an offers over £180,000 price tag, although the sale is also available as one at offers over £650,000.

Best bit: Combination of location and equestrian facilities.
Worst bit: Construction of that second detached house might prove a detraction.


Oak Cottage Hitcham, Suffolk £550,000 Charming grade II listed cottage with views over open countryside, offering four bedrooms and partly moated gardens.

Best bit: Large detached oak cart lodge.
Worst bit: Not much natural light.

Tel: 01284 700535


Corner Cottage North Fawley, Oxfordshire £700,000 An extended period cottage with superbly appointed and spacious interiors, boasting four bedrooms and a detached double garage.

Best bit: Stunning modern kitchen.
Worst bit: Less than half an acre of land.

Tel: 01635 45501


The Laurels Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire £950,000 Delightful colour washed house, originally built in the 1920s, superbly refurbished and positioned close to good communications.

Best bit: Tanked cellar used as a media room.
Worst bit: No garage.

Tel: 01264 811430


Avonmere Mere, Cheshire £2.6million Impressive and pretty detached residence of superb proportions, set in about one acre of mature lawned gardens.

Best bit: Five good-sized bedrooms.
Worst bit: No helipad.

Tel: 01625 540340


Higher Tarr Cottage Lydeard St Lawrence, Somerset £695,000 Charming character cottage in an idyllic country setting, boasting a kitchen with Aga, a conservatory and four bedrooms.

Best bit: Terrace, pasture field and Arboretum.
Worst bit: Some low ceilings.

Tel: 01823 325144


Ladywood Upper Bucklebury, Berkshire £850,000 Attractive family house set in outstanding gardens, orchard and woodland. The dwelling features five bedrooms and a double garage.

Best bit: Gym/playroom above the garage.
Worst bit: No swimming pool.

Tel: 01635 45501


Jubilee Cottage Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset £375,000 Deceptively spacious four bedroom cottage in a pleasant road with a good-sized kitchen, a large drawing room and a useful study.

Best bit: Set in an evocative part of Somerset.
Worst bit: No en suite bathrooms.

Tel: 01935 474066


The Set Ash, Somerset £365,000 Well restored house in immaculate condition with good-sized rooms and a lovely garden. The dwelling features three bedrooms.

Best bit: Needs no updating.
Worst bit: No conservatory.

Tel: 01935 474066


Swainston Hall Wynyard Park, County Durham £3.5million Exceptional neo-Georgian mansion occupying a seven acre plantation adjoining the Wynyard Golf Course. The house boasts six bedrooms.

Best bit: Lovely balcony.
Worst bit: Maintaining seven acres of land.
 
Tel: 01904 625033


Stowford House Lewdown, Devon £695,000 Elegant Georgian residence, Grade II listed, once used as a rectory and set in a quiet village location. The dwelling has six bedrooms.

Best bit: High ceilings and sash windows.
Worst bit: Only five en suite bathrooms.


Beehive Cottage Evesham, Worcestershire £645,000 Well appointed detached country residence of immense period charm commanding exceptional views and featuring four bedrooms.

Best bit: Attractive landscaped gardens.
Worst bit: Some small windows.

Tel: 01905 734735


The Manor Keysoe, Cambridgeshire £1.1million Grade II listed manor house presented in excellent condition and surrounded by mature grounds on the edge of the village.
 
Best bit: Vaulted ceilings.
Worst bit: Small sixth bedroom.

Tel: 01525 290641