ON THE MARKET… One-level living

These charming single-storey homes leave many taller properties in the shade.
1 Angus Cottage, Near Mindrum, Northumberland: £200,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-01-590

This delightful twobedroom property enjoys views over the Cheviots. A semi-detached former estate cottage, it is built of sandstone and has a slate roof and a wood-burning stove. With ample parking, it would be ideal as a holiday retreat or rental, or a family home.

Smiths Gore, Berwickupon- Tweed: 01289-333030, www.smithsgore.co.uk

2 West Farm Close, Ashtead, Surrey: £950,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-02-590

This detached doublefronted single-storey home has four bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bathrooms (two en suite). There is ample parking and the rear garden has both patio and lawn space.

Hamptons International: 01372-734950, www.hamptons.co.uk

3 Rush House, Moorhaven Village, Devon: £300,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-03-590

Built in the 1930s, this bungalow is believed to have housed the X-ray department of a Victorian hospital, from which the village was developed. As well as a private garden, there are communal grounds, with two tennis courts, a croquet lawn and a boules court.

Marchand Petit, Modbury: 01548-831163, www.marchandpetit.co.uk

4 Windswept, The Avenue, Kingsdown, Kent: £650,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-04-590

Set in 0.5 acres, this property has three double bedrooms and landscaped gardens, and enjoys views over the local golf course and the Channel. Many of the rooms are doubleaspect.

Bright & Bright, Deal: 01304-374071, www.brightandbright.co.uk

5 Celandine, Assington, Suffolk: £395,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-05-590

Situated about seven miles from the market town of Sudbury, this three-bedroom detached bungalow is set well back from the road and needs some modernisation. Set in 1.7 acres, comprising a lawn and woodland. No onward chain.

David Burr: 01206- 263007, www.davidburr.co.uk

6 The Oaks, Ruffwell Lane, Thorverton: £550,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-06-590

A detached property set in half an acre of land, this directly adjoins surrounding countryside. The three- to fourbedroom bungalow enjoys stunning views and comes with a double garage. There are two bathrooms and three reception rooms.

Wilkinson Grant & Co, Exeter: 01392-427500, www.wilkinsongrant.co.uk

7 Checker Tree House, High Street, Hawkhurst, Kent: £875,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-07-590

This quirky detached country house is set in 0.75 acres and is in the catchment area for the highly sought-after Cranbrook School. There are five bedrooms, a garden room, a roof terrace, two large wine cellars and a log store.

Country Property Group: 01580-211888, www.countrypropertygroup.com

8 The Old Steading, Inveran, Sutherland: £270,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-08-590

Enjoying views of the Kyle of Sutherland, this four-bedroom property is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It features double glazing and electric central heating, and a large studio in the one-acre grounds could be converted into selfcatering accommodation.

Bell Ingram, Inverness: 01463-717799, www.bellingram.co.uk

9 Little Swiftsden, Hurst Green, East Sussex: £695,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-09-590

This cottage has a wealth of period features, such as an open fireplace and a wood-burning stove, and sits in 3.5 acres of land, including paddocks and a pond. There is a doubleaspect master bedroom and four other bedrooms.

Freeman Forman, Tunbridge Wells: 01892-615757, www.freemanforman.co.uk

10 The Vinery, Felix Hall, Kelvedon, Colchester: £1,295,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-10-590
This charming property has four double bedrooms – three en suite and with dressing rooms, and one with a private patio. The 4.5-acre grounds include a double garage, stables, a barn, a wood store and a tennis court.

Beresfords, Chelmsford: 01245-397475, www.beresfordsgroup.co.uk

11 Bylands Cottage, Cavendish Road, St George’s Hill: £1,000,000

On-the-Market-Aug29-11-590

This property has three bedrooms and is situated in a gated private estate. Original features include a fireplace, cornicing and a central ceiling rose. There is a courtyard garden with a heated swimming pool.

John D Wood & Co, Weybridge: 01932-842323, www.johndwood.co.uk