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Lodge, Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, £375,000
What One of a pair of stone-clad ecolodges built in 2012 with a turf roof, two bedrooms and three bathrooms, set within half an acre of land.
Where On the southern tip of Islay in Coillabus, looking towards Glencastle Lochs and Orsay. It’s a three-minute drive to Port an Eas beach and 4 miles to Port Ellen, where the ferry connects to Kennacraig on the mainland.
Why There are spectacular views of the moorland and the sea from the sitting room, which has floor-to-ceiling windows, and from the outdoor bath.
Who Savills
House, Northumberland, £995,000
What The Grade II-listed Newmoor Hall, which dates to 1720, with five bedrooms plus a one-bedroom annexe.
Where On the edge of the village of Swarland. It’s just over five minutes’ drive to the village of Longframlington, which has two pubs and a shop, and is less than 14 miles to Morpeth, where there are trains to Newcastle (taking 17 minutes) and London (a little more than three hours).
Why The house is surrounded by nearly 2 acres of grounds, with lawns and mature trees, and occupies an elevated position with views over the Northumberland countryside.
Who Strutt & Parker
Castle, North Devon, £895,000
What A castellated house dating back to around 1825 with four bedrooms, three reception rooms and more than an acre of landscaped gardens.
Where The hamlet of Charles on the edge of Exmoor. The nearest town, South Molton, is a 15-minute drive south, while the coast is half an hour’s drive north.
Why The house sits on the site of the sixth-century chantry of St Petroc and was redeveloped in 2005. It has no near neighbours.
Who Fine & Country
Semi-detached house, Gloucestershire, £950,000
What The Grade II-listed, 18th-century Old Posting House with four bedrooms and a walled garden.
Where The Cotswolds village of Didmarton, which adjoins the Badminton Estate. Westonbirt Arboretum is five minutes’ drive away, while the historic market town of Tetbury is 6 miles.
Why Beyond the handsome symmetrical facade, the well-proportioned rooms feature period features such as sash windows, exposed beams and open fireplaces.
Who Strutt & Parker
House, Hackney, £950,000
What A 2019 architect-designed house with two en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen and a private courtyard.
Where Ritson Road, just off Dalston Lane. London Fields Lido and Broadway Market are both around 20 minutes’ walk away.
Why The modern design features industrial-style interiors in birch plywood and polished concrete. Each bedroom occupies its own floor.
Who Dexters
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