Houses of the week

By Paul Vale
Posted: 2008/10/19

WE bring you the best range of houses new on the market this week...

Eden House Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire £575,000

SUBSTANTIAL detached Victorian villa with mature gardens, offering spacious family accommodation.

The property, which boasts Gothic window detailing and period features throughout, has a large kitchen with a two oven Aga, conservatory, four bedrooms (one in the attic), basement room, single garage with workshop and off-road parking. It is close to village amenities and transport links.

Best bit: Hugely imposing and full of charm.
Worst bit: Small attic bedroom.

Tel: 01525 290641


Ivy Mews West End, Edinburgh £270,000

Charming small Georgian mews cottage, beautifully renovated to a high standard and set in the heart of the West End.

Best bit: Oak floors.
Worst bit: No front garden.

Tel: 0131 2207920


Lears Farm Churchstanton, Somerset £695,000

Beautifully situated property in the Blackdown Hills, enjoying glorious country views. The dwelling has four bedrooms.

Best bit: Two large farm barns and two fields.
Worst bit: Only one en suite bathroom.

Tel: 01823 325144


The Old Brickworks Westbourne, Hampshire £1.5million

Set in wooded gardens of more than four acres, this conversion of former farm buildings boasts four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Best bit: Home office (converted barn).
Worst bit: No conservatory or summerhouse.

Tel: 01243 786316


Wood View Prestbury, Cheshire £2.35million

Newly constructed property, exquisitely crafted with contemporary fittings and an Edwardianstyle facade. The house has five bedrooms.

Best bit: Plenty of room and a good location.
Worst bit: No period charm.

Tel: 01625 540340


Ashley Road Newmarket, Suffolk £565,000

Detached family house situated in a soughtafter location on the edge of town, offering a good-sized garden and attractive views.

Best bit: Useful double garage.
Worst bit: Not much land.

Tel: 01638 662231


Coppleham House Winsford, Somerset £1.3million

Imposing country house with stabling and a groom's cottage within established gardens.
The principal residence has four bedrooms.

Best bit: Nine acres of land and river frontage.
Worst bit: Butler not included.

Tel: 01823 325144


Burgate Sevenoaks, Kent £825,000

Family house offering considerable potential in a convenient location for town. The property has four bedrooms and an integral garage.

Best bit: Half an acre of land.
Worst bit: Only two bathrooms.

Tel: 01732 740600


Laurels Uphampton, Worcestershire £695,000

Well presented period residence in a peaceful hamlet with four bedrooms (one en suite), a two-car garage and a first floor home office.

Best bit: Delightful cottage garden.
Worst bit: Some small rooms.

Tel: 01905 734735


Willow Bowdon, Cheshire £2.6million

Luxury detached home in a delightful location w ith five bedrooms, a detached double garage, mature gardens and half an acre of land.

Best bit: High standard of decor throughout.
Worst bit: No tennis court or pool.

Tel: 0161 9288881


Hill House Arlingham, Gloucestershire £550,000

Lovely family house in a rural village, with four bedrooms, a triple garage block with home office, and three quarters of an acre of land.

Best bit: Good access to the M5 motorway.
Worst bit: One small bedroom.

Tel: 01285 653334


The Leazings Leafield, Oxfordshire £499,950

Charming Grade II listed cottage with a mature garden, located in the centre of the village. The dwelling has four bedrooms and a garage.

Best bit: Very picturesque location.
Worst bit: Some small windows.

Tel: 01993 822661


Jamonica Cottage Stour Provost, Dorset £535,000

An enchanting cottage in the heart of a pretty Blackmore village. The property features three gardens and a summerhouse.

Best bit: Off-street parking.
Worst bit: Only three bedrooms.

Tel: 01747 850858