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A house with over 500 years of history 14th of May 2012 Grade II listed medieval house for sale Old Burfa, Evenjobb, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2SH Guide price £795,000  Set on a wooded slope, just above Offa’s Dyke, Old Burfa occupies a unique and historical rural location and benefits from truly breathtaking views over the Hindwell Valley (Walton Basin) and Radnorshire Hills. Dating from 1487 it is Grade II* listed and has been the subject of dendrochronological research and a published case study by the Royal Commission for Historic Monuments in Wales. This medieval cruckframed hall house with later historic additions and alterations had fallen into complete disrepair by the 1960's but was rescued by the renowned conservation architect Michael Garner who painstakingly restored the property as his own family home. He worked again on the property from 2004 with the current owners in a major upgrading programme to create a beautiful six bedroom family home perfect for 21st century life but with the benefit of 500 years of history and character. more A pole position manor house that would top any winners podium 7th May 2012 manor house with Nigel Mansell connection for sale Merehaven Manor, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter EX4 1PY Guide price £3,950,000  You may need to win the Winston Million to afford a unique and beautiful property like Merehaven Manor. Built in 1995 for legendary British racing driver, Nigel Mansell, this seven bedroom luxury home provides comfortable but expansive accommodation for both family living and formal entertaining. Known locally as "Mansell Mansion", it was built to an exacting standard and it's clear to see "the Lion's" international and traditional influences at play in the design. The estate is set in around 58 acres and boasts a gym, sauna, stables, separate annexe and unsurprisingly a triple garage which apparently once held Mansell’s six Ferraris. There's also a five hole golf course, a skittles alley and even a lake on which you can practise your water skiing. Once you've made a pitstop here you'll never want to leave this podium topping pad. more A property renovation show with a prize of £5,000 from Channel 4 unique properties requiring renovation 4th May 2012  Have you recently bought a renovation project? Are you about to start renovating a property? If the answer is YES, then you could be in with a chance of winning £5000... No matter the size or extent of your renovation we want to hear from you! Lion Television are about to start production on an exciting new property renovation series for Channel 4 called Beat My Build, and are looking for people to take part. Developers will compete against each other hoping their project will emerge triumphant, with the winner bagging a cash prize of £5000. We’re looking for people across the UK who are renovating their properties with a schedule of no more than six months. If you fit the bill contact us now Email: renovation@liontv.co.uk or Call 0141 331 6051 for more information and an application form. A beacon on the North Anglesey coastline 30th April 2012 converted lighthouse for sale Point Lynas Lighthouse, Llaneilian, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68 9LT Price £1,500,000  Point Lynas Lighthouse is an unusual and distinctive lighthouse with castellated walls and a semi circular lantern located unusually at the base of the tower, rather than the top. The property comprises of three properties, currently used as a main residence and two holiday cottages, all set within a castle style walled courtyard with views towards the sea from some windows. The location is superb too being situated on 17 acres of land on a headland on the North coastline of the Isle of Anglesey. So, not only can you count the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as your near neighbours, you also get breath taking sea views including fabulous sunsets and the chance to spot the odd dolphin swim by. more Eco friendly reciprocal frame geometry round house 23rd April 2012 architect designed eco friendly house for sale The Roundhouse, Findhorn, Moray, IV36 3YY Offers over £800,000  The Roundhouse is a spectacular four bedroom property designed and built in 2004 by award winning Eco designer, Graham Brown. Its geometric 15 beam reciprocal frame layout is intersected by three interlocking spirals arranged around a central, circular atrium living room. The accommodation extends to 350 square metre and boasts spacious family living with a self contained 'granny annexe'. This highly insulated house has been designed to be a passive solar house with the sun providing enough energy to heat the house for eight months of the year. In the winter, a self feeding wood pellet boiler feeds underfloor heating systems on both the upper and ground floors. This stunning house with partial Moray Firth views is set in an attractive bay side site in the popular village of Findhorn and offers 21st century living at its best. more A historical Scottish country house with Jacobite connections 16th of April 2012 historical country house by Ben Nevis for sale Tirindrish House, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU Guide price £800,000  Tirindrish House is located in the Great Glen on the outskirts of Spean Bridge village and can be traced back to the 1500's. Owned for centuries by the MacDonald family (known as the 'Gorries'), it was Donald MacDonald who launched the first attack of the 1745 Jacobite rising with the battle of High Bridge, where he defeated government troops. The main house has over 400 sqm accommodation with six bedrooms and seven public rooms and is set in 12.5 acres of grounds with magnificent views of the Ben Nevis mountain range and the Aonach Mor ski area. Within the grounds are a plot of land with planning permission, tennis court and a two bedroom four star self catering cottage called 'Gorries Lair'. The current owners have generated a good income by providing holiday lets and Bed and Breakfast and there is great potential for the new owners to further develop and expand this historic Highland getaway. more Have your unique property featured on Restoration Man 9th April 2012 unique properties requiring renovation  Do you own an uninhabited / derelict historic building which you plan to restore and make into a home? Then the producers of Channel 4 primetime series ‘Restoration Man’ would love to hear from you. Fronted by architect George Clarke, the series follows the progress of the restoration whilst at the same time looking into the history of each building, why it was built and how it’s evolved over the years. Ideally you should be at the start of the project with the property still in its raw state for the start of filming and the time frame for the work should be within two years. The first series of Restoration Man featured a number of listed and unlisted properties such as a Victorian Ice House in Scotland, a Grade II listed folly in Lancashire and former church in Pembrokeshire but the wish list from the programme makers is very broad - everything from follies to former public loos, pumping stations to old properties planning truly innovative extensions, ex-hospitals / schools to underground bunkers and everything in between. For more details click here An oast house conversion in Kent 2nd April 2012 oasthouse for sale Prior Oast House, Denne Manor Ln, Shottenden, Canterbury, CT4 8JH Offers in the region of £1,250,000  Oast houses were used to dry hops (used for brewing) and are a traditional part of the landscape in the south of England particularly in the counties of Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex. Converted to a very high specification in 2004, this seven bedroom oast house is set in 2.5 acres of land with fenced gardens, a paddock with road access, a 32 ' x 16' heated outside swimming pool, summer house with WC, changing room and store room. For the car enthusiast there's garaging for five cars, with a one bedroom annexe above. The property is ideally located between Canterbury and Ashford and is set in an elevated position with far reaching views across the Downs. A dream property for a discerning buyer. more A chocolate box thatched farmhouse 26th of March 2012 medieval thatched farmhouse for sale Chidgley Hill Farm, Nr. Monksilver, Taunton, Somerset Price £695,000  Originally two cottages and believed to date back to the 15th century, Grade II listed Chidgley Hill Farm was converted into a single residence about 50 years ago. Built of local stone with a thatched roof, the property has been modernised and improved to a high standard whilst still being full of character. The house has four / five reception rooms and four bedrooms and boasts a self contained annexe wing (ideal for granny flat / home office / holiday let etc). Included with the property are three acres of land and a number of outbuildings including a stone built barn forming part of the courtyard approach and a former piggery which provides garden storage. To the rear, adjoining the paddock is a further barn, ideal for equestrian use. A fantastic property full of Olde English character. more Welcome to the madhouse! 19th March 2012 converted lunatic asylum - development Cotton Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA2 Prices from £199,995 (two bed) - £389,950 (four bed)  Is your house just like a madhouse? Well, it literally could be as "The Residence" near Dartford offers buyers the opportunity to purchase residences in a converted Victorian Asylum. Originally built in 1862 the buildings lay empty after the hospital closed in 2005, until being purchased by the P J Livesey Group for redevelopment into an impressive selection of converted mews houses. Despite being located just minutes from the madness of Dartford Crossing and M25, the Ebbsfleet International Railway station, Bluewater Shopping centre and Dartford Town Centre, the houses are located in an oasis of tranquility and are beautifully appointed with private rear gardens. more A property that appears to float in mid air 12th March 2012 cantilever balancing barn - holiday rental The Balancing Barn, Thorington Rd, Walberswick, Suffolk , IP19 9JG Prices from just £740 for a 4-night break  The Balancing Barn is a holiday home with a difference. Clad in elegant silver tiles, it dramatically cantilevers over the landscape and half the barn has nothing but fresh air beneath it. The four bedroomed house was designed by the Dutch firm MVRDV, who have won a world-wide reputation for the ingenuity, playfulness and comfort of their designs. Set on a hilltop in a pretty, tree-ringed meadow with a small lake, there are fabulous views from the huge panoramic windows. It is one of five truly unique holiday rentals commissioned by Living Architecture, an organization devoted to the experience of modern architecture. more A-Listed water mill in need of some tlc 5th of March 2012 converted water mill for sale Achingale Mill, Watten, Wick, KW1 5XY Guide price £50,000  Believed to be one of the best examples of a Caithness mill, this three-storey, L shaped water mill dates from the early to mid 19th century. Built from rubble and slate Auchingale Mill is set in approximately 1.5 acres of land, on the outskirts of the village of Watten, in the far North East of Scotland. From a distance, it looks like a small castle and could be developed into a spacious family home as it has over 400sqm of floor space. Conversion would be subject to planning permission but some work has already been done (including roof repairs and services on site) and Historic Scotland has given preliminary verbal approval to the restoration plan. Inside, the mill workings are largely intact including the wheels and the property is full of character with many original hand cut wooden beams. Truly a grand design project for someone with vision. more House on an island for sale 27th February 2012 Newquay's house on an island for sale The Island, Newquay, North Cornwall Offers in the region of £995,000  Here's a great opportunity to own one of the most photographed houses in the UK because "The Island" is up for sale. The three bedroomed house, built in the 1930s, is perched on its own granite rock in Newquay, Cornwall and has to be the ultimate in living by the beach. Access to the house is via a 70ft-high footbridge - the only privately-owned suspension bridge in the country. When the tide is in the island is completely surrounded by water but when it's out, there's also direct access to the sandy beach below. The ultimate pad for a millionaire surfer who wants the ultimate in beach access from their home!more Cold war hot property 20th of February 2012 former US government missile base Atlas F Missile Base, Adironack Mountains, NY17, USA Five lots with total price $1,760,000  If you're looking for privacy, security and originality, look no further. One of the US government Atlas F missile bases, is up for sale and has to be one of the most unique real estate properties you could own. On offer is a 2000 sq. ft. log cabin home with an open floor plan, a large garage and a wrap around porch which hides the underground structure entry way. The underground structure, once the old launch control centre, has been converted to a 2300 sq. ft. 2-story (3 bedroom, 2 bath) luxury home with fiber optic lighting and a contemporary finished interior. A tunnel connects to the silo which has over 20,000 sqft of space. The house sits in over 19 acres of grounds with breathtaking mountain views in a forest setting within the Adirondack State Park. Also included is a 2050' FAA approved runway and more land is available by negotiation. There's so much to this property, a thousand words couldn't do it justice. A dream pad for all survivalists and wannabe James Bonds. more Keep track of the trains aboard this renovated railway station 13th February 2012 railway station for sale Chu Chus, 1 Cubrieshaw Street, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, KA23 9AY POA  This fully restored B listed Edwardian railway waiting room and offices has a first class view of the trains as it's situated right on the platform at West Kilbride Railway Station on the busy main Glasgow - Largs line. Converted in 2007, the renovation was so sensitively executed that it actually won "Best Restored Railway Building UK" in 2008. Currently trading as Chu Chus Restaurant, the building has a professional kitchen, servery and counter area, toilets and an open plan restaurant. There's a total of 43 covers inside and the property could remain as a restaurant, gastro pub or bar or could also be altered to the buyers requirements (stpp). The ideal destination for anyone with a love of trains more A Titanic house with fabulous views over the Menai Strait 6th February 2012 manor house with Titanic connection for sale Bryn Mel Manor, Allt Bryn Mel, Glyngarth, Menai Bridge, LL59 5PF Guide Price £1,100,000  Built in 1899 as the summer residence of the family of the owners of the White Star line - famous for the Titanic - Bryn Mel Manor is situated in Anglesey, on the west bank of the Menai Strait and has excellent open views over the water with Bangor on the far bank. Since the death of the last family owner, the building was derelict for many years, before being converted into a nursing home. In July 2011 it was announced that the home was to close and the building redeveloped into luxury flats and apartments. Of course, if you're a budding Aristotle Onassis you may need all 39 bedrooms for yourself, but the building does offer great development potential. The building is vacant at the moment and is up for auction offering an excellent opportunity to get your hands on one of the ultimate pieces of Titanic memorabilia. more A water tower in the Outer Hebrides 30th of January 2012 reservoir water tower and plot for sale Ness Knockaird Reservoir, Knockaird, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0XF Guide price £20,000  From experience, the North West of Scotland doesn't generally suffer from a shortage of water, hence it's not a surprise to find that this water tower is up for sale. The only surprise is that it was built in the first place! This truly unique property is going for auction on the 7th of February 2012 for a guide price of just £20,000 - the lot comprises of the reservoir water tower and a rectangular fenced plot extending to 1,628 sq.ft (151.25sq.m approx). The tower is of concrete construction and could be converted to a variety of uses (subject to consents). It is located in a remote and tranquil setting at the northernmost tip of the beautiful Isle of Lewis and benefits from stunning sea views. Lewis is the largest island in the Outer Hebrides and is popular with tourists, who come for the outdoor life, surfing and sea kayaking. Converted, this tower would make a truly unique home or holiday let. more Decadent living from the roaring twenties 23rd of January 2012 art deco house for sale The White House, Cefnllys Lane, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LJ Price £299,950  The White House is an individually designed detached art deco style house, believed to have been built in the later 1930's in the architectural style of Clough William Ellis. This unique property has a wealth of art deco features including granite and marble fireplaces, Bakelite fittings, a Juliet balcony, curved balastrade and archways, picture rails and cast iron radiators. It has been carefully extended and refurbished to provide a spacious four bedroom family house and is set in large landscaped gardens with ample parking. The White House is in a sought after residential area of the beautiful spa town of Llandrindod Wells which, as the administrative centre for Powys, has all the shops, restaurants, leisure and educational facilities, hospital you could wish for. This is the "Puttin' on the Ritz" house for anyone who loves art deco. more Superb listed stables with potential for conversion and restoration 16th of January 2012 unconverted stables for sale Rowallen Stables, By Kilmaurs, Ayrshire Guide price £400,000  Rowallan is a fabulous 600 acre country estate which is now the home of Rowallan Castle Golf Club, a superb championship course designed by Colin Montgomerie. Within the grounds are two castles, one dating from the 13th century and the other designed by the renowned Scottish architect Robert Lorimer in 1901 who also created this fabulous Category B listed stables at the same time. The stables is a large stone built building with a ground floor footprint of 412m2 which could be converted into a single large house or a number of smaller ones. Planning permission for conversion was obtained in 1998 although this has now lapsed. The stables are set in almost half an acre of grounds and are just one of four lots up for grabs (The Engine House and two gamekeepers cottages being the others). more You'll hope to be remanded in this former court house 9th of January 2012 converted court house for sale The Old Police House Mulberry Green, Harlow, CM17 Price £695,000  The Old Police House was built in 1852 by wealthy local dignitary (Mr. Perry Watlington of nearby Moor Hall), one of his many gestures of generosity to the community of 'Harlow'. Formerly the local Police Station, police house and Court House, this building is classic Victorian architecture at its best and is set on the edge of the Old Harlow's conservation area and the picturesque Mulberry Green. It was converted into a private family home, probably in the early part of the twentieth century, and is now a comfortable and stylish five bedroom house although its former life is still in 'evidence' and can be 'witnessed' in the courtroom (the drawing room) and cell! And it won't just be fleeing criminals that will appreciate the good road, rail and air links nearby! more Could you organise a p*** up in your own converted brewery 4th of January 2012 converted brewery for sale The Brewery, Mains Of Inverebrie, Ellon, Aberdeenshire Offers in excess of £630,000  Formerly a steam driven grain mill before becoming a brewery in the 1990s, the Brewery metamorphosised once again in 2005 into a fabulous six bedroom house. The conversion was done to a high standard and the flexible and spacious accommodation would easily lend itself to becoming a Bed & Breakfast as the south west wing could easily become a private self contained owners annexe. A particular feature of the house is the original red brick chimney located to the rear of the house, a reminder of its industrial heritage. The former engine room is now a gym with its own shower room and an 8 person Nordic sauna. All in all a beautiful and unusual property in a fabulous rural location. Even the die hard alcoholics have to admit some brewerys are better as houses! more Proceed direct, you're cleared to land in this converted airfield control tower 19th of December 2011 converted airfield control tower for sale The Control Tower, Claythmore, Perthshire PH1 1NW Guide price £1,750,000  Situated on a former training airfield, The Control Tower is an out of the ordinary conversion. What was once an airfield control tower is in the process of being transformed to a stunning four storey contemporary home with open plan living areas, a dramatic sun room with a roof terrace and feature 'glass boxes' in the drawing room and master suite which will provide stunning views over the Perthshire hills. The current spec is of the highest standard with state of the art fixtures but as it is not yet built, the purchaser of this cutting edge property will still have a flexible degree of personal input for the interior finishings. If you think this piece of Category C listed aviation history is for you, check your flight plan, proceed direct and glide right in. more Gothic revival style home moved brick by brick to its current location 12th of December 2011 Grade II listed gothic revival house for sale Dunstan House, Lickhill Road, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9EZ Fixed price £500,000  It's not often that a house is too good to be left behind but in the 1920's the owners of Dunstan House loved it so much that this Tudor Gothic revival style home was moved brick by brick to its current location. And it's no wonder as this beautiful property has exceptional architectural merit and historic significance. Believed to date back to the 1820s and built from squared limestone, it is Grade II listed and has recently undergone a full, high standard refurbishment. This impressive four / five bedroom property boasts elegant spacious rooms and retains many of its period features. It is set in a most desirable central location within its own private grounds and will no doubt cause its new owners to fall as head over heels in love with it as those almost 100 years ago. more A Victorian country house with boathouse and loch frontage 5th of December 2011 Victorian country house on Loch Goil for sale Swallowbank, Lochgoilhead, Argyll, PA24 8AH Fixed price £320,000  Swallowbank is a charming Victorian country house in the attractive Argyllshire village of Lochgoilhead, situated in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The house is set in 1.4 and is formed over three levels with three public rooms and four bedrooms in the main part of the house and a lower ground floor level which could be kept as part of the house or converted to a self contained flat / holiday let subject to the necessary consents. There is direct access to the water from the bottom of the garden and there's even a small boat house situated within the gardens. Moorings are available in the loch subject to an annual payment to the Crown Estate which offers the keen yachtsman the ideal opportunity to enjoy messing around on the water on his very own doorstep. more Georgian barn conversion ideal for those with an equestrian interest 28th of November 2011 converted barn for sale South End, Goxhill, Barrow-Upon-Humber, Lincolnshire Offers in region of £575,000  South End is a stunning barn conversion which has been finished to an exceptional specification. In fact it offers so much that the selling agent believes it is the best barn conversion he has seen in his 35 years in the business. It would make a great home for anyone with an equestrian interest as it is set in approximately 4.5 acres of land and includes some original outbuildings, a large Dutch barn, stables and paddocks. And it's not just the horses that are well catered for here. This fabulous, unique property has been beautifully converted with the extensive use of oak adding to the character feel. Don't look this gift horse in the mouth! more A steading ripe for conversion 21st of November 2011 unconverted steading for sale Mains of Fingask, Kirkhill, Inverness-shire Offers in region of £450,000  Looking to create your own slice of paradise? Need ancillary accommodation for relatives, teenagers or paying guests? Want office space or a games room? Well here's an opportunity to design a characterful house to suit your requirements. This superb steading complex already has outline planning consent for conversion into residential units, but could be converted into one fabulous house (stpp). This fine traditional stone steading complex dates from around the mid 19th century, with a main building footprint of approximately 600m² plus stone outbuildings. The property sits on a level site of some 4,700m² in a good location close to scenic Beauly Firth and within easy commuting distance to Inverness. more A water mill which dates back to the Domesday Book 14th of November 2011 converted water mill for sale The Water Mill, Croft Hill Road, Huncote, Leicestershire Offers over £1,000,000  There's been a mill at Huncote since the Domesday Book and the success of the survival of the mill is due to the fact that it has adapted and moulded over the years to the needs of the time. But it wasn't until 2004 that it found its latest niche - as a fabulous, unique family home with equestrian facilities. Set in nine acres there's five bedrooms for the the family and stabling for four horses. There's also a detached garage block and office suite for those working from home. The current owners are moving on, but if you fancy starring in the next chapter in this beautiful property's history, then now's your chance. more |
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