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The Guardian
04-07-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Homes for sale with outbuildings and studios in England and Wales
Ceredigion Why own one home when you can have a whole hamlet – or most of one anyway? Three cottages, a boathouse and two Dutch barns make up most of this hamlet. Beautifully restored by the owners with quarry-tiled floors and timber-panelled walls, the main property, Felin Brithdir, is painted a rustic coral. Within 1.2 hectares (three acres) of land, there is a a wildflower meadow, a lake and woodland. Close to the coast, it lends itself to a holiday let business; the hamlet is on the route between Aberystwyth and Eryri (Snowdonia). £975,000 . Inigo, 020 3687 3071 Photograph: Inigo Colepike Hall is a Grade II-listed manor house and estate that, in its earliest iteration, was supposedly part of a deserted village. It became a manor house in medieval times and was rebuilt again in 1859. The stone building is now split into three properties. Cookson House, the four-bedroom east wing is for sale, but residents will soon forget they are attached. This side of the hall has its own private gardens, including woodland, a fenced paddock and a kitchen garden. A large outbuilding houses a gym and a store room. £950,000. Finest Properties, 0330 111 2266 Photograph: Finest In this rural hamlet, four miles from the town of Heathfield, surrounded by the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty, is a detached family-sized home. There is a timber garage with a studio above that has its own kitchenette and is accessed by an external staircase. The front door opens into a large entrance hall with a sitting room on one side and the study on the other. Bifold doors open out from the kitchen on to a terrace that runs the width of the house and looks out across the lawn at the back. £995,000. Knight Frank, 01892 354 547 Photograph: Knight Frank This double-fronted Grade II-listed village house, which dates to 1848, has three bedrooms, plus an annexe in the back garden that could serve as a study or home office. There is a basement, too. The kitchen cabinets are painted ink blue, while the tiled flooring runs into the light snug, which has whitewashed exposed ceiling beams. There is gated parking and a walled south-facing courtyard garden. This popular village has the three Ps – a pub, a post office and a primary school. It is about three miles from the market town of Stamford. £600,000. Savills, 01780 484 696 Photograph: Savills Behind double-glazed front doors is a three-storey home in a conservation area between Blackheath and Charlton. The kitchen and smaller sitting room are on the lower ground level. The heart of the home is the reception room, which dominates the ground floor with wooden floors, panelled walls and a feature fireplace. Stairs from here lead up to the first floor. In the landscaped garden there is an outhouse with internet access and power. Westcombe Park railway station is in close proximity. £850,000. Dexters, 020 8815 2200 Photograph: Dexters
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
9 scenic homes set in national parks
Living in any of Britain's 15 national parks comes at a premium. Nationwide (NBS.L) has found that homes in these locations typically cost 25% more than similar properties elsewhere and that those within three miles of their borders are seven% more expensive. But with benefits including magnificent landscapes, wonderful views, dark skies and outdoor activities and wildlife on the doorstep, you may feel that paying extra is well worth it. This selection of national park properties for sale should inspire you to make that move. Recently renovated Hott Cottage is in the Northumberland national park and enjoys far-reaching countryside views. It is also within Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, one of the best places in England for stargazing due to low light pollution and clear skies. Accommodation comprises a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, a new kitchen, four bedrooms, a bathroom and cloakroom plus a low maintenance back garden. Planning permission has previously been granted for a double garage and conservatory, and a stable block is ripe for conversion, subject to the necessary approvals. Via Finest Properties. Grade II listed The Manse was built in the 1870s for the minister of the neighbouring chapel in a rural hamlet in the Pembrokeshire Coast national park. Now sensitively restored, it has three reception rooms, four bedrooms, original stripped pine floors and a lovely walled garden. In the past it's been used as a holiday let, though if you go down this route you'll be liable for a council tax premium if it's available to rent for fewer than 140 days a year. Contact West Wales Properties. Read more: 11 homes with spectacular swimming pools Positioned in the heart of the Lake District, this fully renovated detached house has well-proportioned, light-filled rooms with large windows that showcase views of the Lakeland fells. Space flows beautifully throughout the living areas, and two of the five bedrooms are on the ground floor with the smallest doubling as a study or snug. The house currently operates as a holiday let and most of the contents are included. From Fine & Country. With a Dartmoor location, plenty of space inside and out and two holiday cottages offering income potential, Monkswell House is perfect for a buyer seeking a complete change in lifestyle. There are six bedrooms, three reception rooms and period features like exposed beams, parquet flooring, timber panelling and an inglenook fireplace. The well-maintained grounds extend to over five acres and include a kitchen garden, orchard, woodland and a paddock. Through Marchand Petit. Carr End is a small country estate with 23 acres of land, overlooking Lake Semerwater in the Yorkshire Dales national park. Dating back to the 1600s and later extended, the Grade II listed farmhouse is encircled by walled and rock gardens and an orchard, and incorporates four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, three bathrooms and many period features. Most of the land is tenanted, and the new owner will enjoy fishing and sailing rights on the lake. Find out more from Savills. Read more: 9 rural homes that are close to amenities Gartochraggan, a 6,300 square foot country house, is perched in an idyllic spot on the southeastern side of Loch Lomond. Its seven bedrooms and five reception rooms gaze out over the water and surrounding countryside of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs national park, and the 22 acres of grounds include paddocks, woodland, a private stretch of shoreline and a slipway. For further information contact Galbraith. There are uninterrupted views over Exmoor from every room in Raleigh Manor, a red-brick Victorian manor house with six bedrooms, double aspect drawing and dining rooms and four further reception rooms. The grounds stretch to over 13 acres and contain terraces, a hot tub, a barbecue hut, formal and woodland gardens, parkland and paddocks. Through Jackson-Stops. Read more: 9 Edwardian homes that offer plenty of space If you fancy swapping London for the South Downs but want to remain in commuting distance, this spacious seven bedroom mid-19th century house could be the perfect fit. About a mile and a half from Petersfield station and direct trains into the capital, it has a self-contained annex suitable for an office or guest accommodation, and a tennis court in the mature, enclosed garden. Via Winkworth. This substantial country house, named Eyeworth Lodge, provides direct access into the New Forest national park. It includes five reception rooms, seven bedrooms, original sash windows, fireplaces and beams plus impressive eco credentials such as a ground source heat pump and solar PV panels. Two cottages, a tennis court, a swimming pool and equestrian facilities can be found in the expansive grounds. By Strutt & Parker. Read more: How school fees can affect your mortgage borrowing The pros and cons of getting a mortgage into your 70s Pros and cons of lifetime ISAsError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Guardian
21-03-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Barn conversions for sale across England and Wales
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom property has triple glazing, solar panels and intelligent controls, giving it a rare EPC rating of A. Made by local trade businesses and specialists, the original shape of the barn has been honoured: the bedrooms upstairs all have high, curved ceilings. The main bedroom has views of Caldbeck and another of Saddleback. Downstairs the open-plan kitchen and living space has sliding doors that open on to the terrace of paved Italian porcelain. The nearest village with amenities is Dalston. £550,000. Finest Properties, 0330 111 2266 Photograph: Finest Properties A mile and a half from Ledbury is this new barn conversion with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The largest room at the centre of the property is the sitting room with a modern, slick wood-burning stove, hardwood flooring and bare brick walls. The stylish kitchen has large slate floor tiles, ink blue joinery and doors on to the terrace. Beyond is the lawn with views of the countryside. There are two bedrooms upstairs and a third on the ground floor that could make for a guest room, study or boot room. Chain-free. £700,000. Morgan Aps, 01905 384 848 Photograph: Morgan aps This conversion will suit those wanting to get away from it all – and get away from any neighbours. The nearest village is Boncath (1.7 miles away), where there is a shop and post office. The Pembrokeshire coast national park and the rugged Preseli Hills are four miles away. The stone-built barn, with window frames, the front door and guttering all picked out in red, has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Well-insulated with energy efficiency in mind, the property has an EPC rating of B due to the air source heat pump and solar panels. £600,000. Savills, 02920 368 915 Photograph: Savills In a hamlet on the outskirts of Horsmonden is this six-bedroom, detached conversion of an old Dutch barn. It has a red Corten steel-domed roof and a Siberian larch-clad catslide side wing. Polished concrete runs underfoot, with underfloor heating, and there are two entrances, with built-in space for boots, bikes and log storage. The central living space is overhung by a mezzanine area ideal for a study. The property has four hectares (10 acres) of paddocks, wildflower meadows and orchard and is a 23-minute drive to Tunbridge Wells. £2,250,000. The Modern House, 020 3795 5920 Photograph: The Modern House Set in 11 hectares (27 acres) of sloping pastures in the Teme Valley and with views of the Malvern Hills, this period conversion has low beams, an inglenook fireplace and flagstone flooring. The property has five bedrooms and a timber balcony attached to its main bedroom. The farmhouse-style kitchen has a central island and an arched door out on to the terrace. Within the grounds is a self-contained annexe, stable blocks and a metal-framed agricultural building that could easily house a collection of classic cars. £1,600,000. Morgan Aps, 01905 384 848 Photograph: Morgan aps
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
9 industrious homes that can generate an income
Whether you're planning a change in lifestyle or looking for a side hustle to help pay the bills, it's worth looking into the potential of earning money from your home. Perhaps you could rent out a spare room, use an annex for holiday lets or even base a glamping business in the garden. Alternatively, consider a move to one of these properties, as all of them are already nice little earners. If you dream of living on the water, this unusual home will float your boat. Moored on a community-minded private island near Twickenham, the steel-hulled houseboat includes a modern fitted kitchen, a sunny living room with a log burner, a bathroom and a double bedroom. A further reception area on the upper deck opens on to two sunny terraces and is currently a successful Airbnb (ABNB) let with five star reviews. Suitable for cash buyers only, through River Homes. Menzion Farm comprises a single-storey three-bedroom main house, a one-bedroom annex and outbuildings arranged around a courtyard, plus over 30 acres of land including paddocks and half a mile of river frontage. Fields have been let out for grazing on short term leases, and small-scale farming, equestrian use and renting the annex are other potential sources of income. For sale as a whole or in four lots, through Galbraith Group. Read more: 9 brilliant homes that are flooded with light Stone-built Tower House sits in the centre of a historic village and has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen/dining room and living room, all tastefully decorated in neutral tones. There's also a cellar, a charming courtyard garden and a small shop — currently tenanted — which is ideally positioned to attract both locals and tourists, who flock in throughout the year. Find out more from Finest Properties. The windows at the rear of this 10-bedroom house look out over the harbour and sea. Having been run as a B&B, it has a fully-equipped commercial kitchen, a bar in the lounge and plenty of parking, and the layout could be reconfigured to divide family and guest accommodation. Get in touch with John Francis. Buy this grand Grade II-listed Georgian house and you'll be able to make a decent sum of money by renting out an adjoining cottage and detached converted barn. The fully refurbished five-bedroom main house is adorned with original features such as ornate fireplaces, sash windows and shutters, and accommodation in the other properties is flexible. There are up to six bedrooms in the cottage, which generates over £30,000 per year, and the three/four-bedroom barn earns over £17,000. Available through Fine & Country. Read more: 9 properties with potential to add value A substantial semi-detached Victorian house in ever-desirable Central North Oxford. It's arranged over four floors with high ceilings, sash windows and period fireplaces throughout, an elegant bay-windowed drawing room, four bedrooms and a large attic room. The lower ground floor has been converted into a self-contained one-bedroom flat accessed from the back garden, and is let for £1,200 per month until June 2025. For more information contact Carter Jonas. Dating from the 15th century, Waterstone House is a restored former farmhouse with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Various additional dwellings are scattered over the seven and half acre grounds which combine formal gardens, wildflower meadows, natural ponds and paddocks. Run as holiday lets, they include a converted coach house, ranch-style timber cabin, an underground bothy, an old granary and shepherds' huts. Available from Savills. Read more: 9 hot properties close to independent high streets Make an offer on Chalksole Manor and your dream of owning a vineyard could soon become reality. For this spectacular 8,000 square foot, six-bedroom Arts and Crafts style home comes with 9,000 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vines. The grapes are currently sold direct to winemakers, but there's potential to expand the business and produce your own sparkling wine. With current planting, this could be as much as 8,000 bottles per year. The property includes a leisure suite with an indoor pool, steam room, gym, and bar to relax in, a staff annex and two cottages, both holiday lets. Cheers! Contact BTF Partnership. With its striking Tudor architecture and 21 acres of gorgeous gardens, it's no wonder that Grade II-listed Priory Hall is a sought-after wedding venue. Ceremonies take place in the timbered great hall or wedding pavilion, and the estate also offers equestrian facilities. Above all, it's a very comfortable and spacious family home, featuring seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, three formal reception rooms, a modern kitchen/breakfast room, an indoor complex and tennis court. Through Strutt & Parker. Read more: How to complete on a property before stamp duty deadline in March 7 property planning trends of 2025 How to negotiate house prices
