On the market… it’s got potential

From a mere lick of paint to full restoration, with some properties a little imagination can go a long way, says Melonie Clarke
1 Harpton Court, Walton, Presteigne, Powys: £395,000

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Harpton Court was the county seat of the Duff-Gordon family until the mid-1950s. There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms. It requires comprehensive restoration.

Strutt & Parker, Ludlow: 01584-873711, www.struttandparker.com

2 Limington House, Limington, Yeovil, Somerset: £2,200,000

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Built in the late 17th century, this impressive Grade II listed house has six bedrooms plus staff accommodation and numerous outbuildings. The property is now in need of modernisation.

Strutt & Parker, Salisbury: 01722-328741, www.struttandparker.com

3 Askerswell House, Askerswell, Dorset: £1,500,000

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Built originally for the Church in 1851. Set in eight acres, the house has four double bedrooms, two single bedrooms, plus four large attic rooms. Outside there is a coach house and stable block.

Jackson-Stops & Staff, Dorchester: 01305-262123, www.jackson-stops.co.uk

4 Garth House, Brampton, Cumbria: £525,000

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This imposing Grade II listed Gentleman’s residence has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three reception rooms. The property spans three floors and there is a leisure wing with a heated indoor swimming pool. The property is in good condition, but could benefit from some cosmetic updating.

Savills Inc Smiths Gore, Carlisle: 01228-546400, www.smithsgore.co.uk

5 The Glebe House, Chichester, West Sussex: £1,250,000

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Set in the South Downs National Park, this property has seven bedrooms, two bathrooms and four reception rooms. It enjoys stunning views from its elevated position. In need of renovation.

Strutt & Parker, Chichester: 01243-832600, www.struttandparker.com

6 Kings Mill, Littlebury, Essex: £1,850,000

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An 18th-century Grade II listed mill house that has been painstakingly restored by the present owners, keeping many of the original features. There are five bedrooms and the property is set in 3.8 acres. The original mill building, hay barns, grain store and associated working rooms are all intact and could be converted.

Mullucks Wells, Bishop’s Stortford: 01279-755400, www.mullucks.co.uk

7 Old Mint House, Reigate, Surrey: £1,150,000

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With origins dating back to the 16th century, this property has oodles of charm despite needing some modernisation. Set over three floors (one of which has been converted to a flat), there are seven bedrooms in total. The property has oil central heating and is set in 3.83 acres of land.

Jackson Stops & Staff, Dorking: 01306-887560, www.jacksonstops.co.uk

8 Plas y Coed, Aberdovey, Gwynedd: £775,000

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This Victorian eightbedroom house is south facing with views across the beautiful Dyfi Estuary. Planning permission is in place to create three holiday apartments.

Strutt & Parker, Shrewsbury: 01743-284200, www.struttandparker.com

9 Wothorpe Villas, Wothorpe, Stamford, Lincolnshire: £450,000

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A Victorian red-brick terraced house on three floors. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms.

Savills Inc Smiths Gore, Stamford: 01780-484696, www.smithsgore.co.uk

10 The Grange, Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire: £495,000

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This brick-built property has six bedrooms (one en suite), three bathrooms, and two reception rooms. A coach house comprises a garage and storage.

Savills Inc Smiths Gore, Stamford: 01780-484696, www.smithsgore.co.uk

11 Bale Hill Blanchland, County Durham: £175,000

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A stone-built property with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two reception rooms. An attached barn could be converted to additional accommodation.

Savills Inc Smiths Gore, Corbridge: 01434-632001, www.smithsgore.co.uk

12 Under Burnmouth Farmhouse, Newcastleton: £170,000

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A former farmhouse, the property enjoys views to the River Liddle and has four bedrooms (one en suite). Features include tiled open fireplaces and quarry tiled flooring. In need of some updating.

H&H King Ltd, Carlisle: 01228-810799, www.hhking.co.uk

13 Cumnor Hill, Oxford: £1,000,000

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An attractive property with original features, this house has seven bedrooms, with potential to restore and update.

Scott Fraser, Oxford: 01865-553900, www.scottfraser.co.uk

14 Littleton, Somerton, Somerset: £499,950

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A spacious Grade II listed six-bedroom home in need of modernisation. It has a large garden and a double garage.

Palmer Snell, Somerton: 01458-298210, www.palmersnell.co.uk