On the market … Quirky Homes

From historic breweries to lighthouses, dream homes that are delightfully out of the ordinary.
1 The Limeworks, Faversham, Kent, £2,500,000

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This Grade II listed building was constructed in the early 1930s and was a water-softening plant until 1942. The impressive conversion of two water towers has created a contemporary six-bedroom home with some great features, including a rooftop pool.
Strutt & Parker, 2 St Margaret’s Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1: 01227-451123, www.struttandparker.com

2 The Old Brewery, Wethersfield, Essex, £445,000

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The former brewery was converted into a fivebedroom house in the 1950s. A spacious property, it sits over three floors and could do with modernisation. There is no onward chain.
John D Wood & Co, 80-86 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2: 01245-344222, www.johndwood.co.uk

3 Dall Estate, Dall, Kinloch Rannoch, Perth & Kinross, offers over £2,300,000

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A rare opportunity to purchase a clan seat estate which comes with 175 acres in total, including mature woodland. There are three separate properties that can be used for holiday lets.
RE/MAX Town & Country, 18 Charlotte Street, Perth & Kinross PH1: 01738-565800, www.remax-scotland.com

4 The Old Lighthouse, Dale, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, £975,000 

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This 18th-century lighthouse has been converted into a quality, spacious and exclusive home. Currently used as a holiday rental, the four/ five-bedroom property, with a three-bedroom annexe, enjoys stunning sea views.
Coasty Property & Estates: Coastal House, Narberth Road, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA6: 01437-772768, www.coasty.co.uk

5 Southfield Hop Kilns, Canon Frome, Ledbury, Herefordshire, £750,000

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This beautiful conversion has transformed the building into a large four-bedroom home, complete with paddocks and 2.36 acres of land.
Hayes, 15 New Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8: 01531-630030, www.hayesgb.com

6 Samson’s Tower, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, £575,000 

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This Grade I listed, one-bedroom property is also listed as an ancient monument and is a real opportunity to own a great piece of history. In its time the building has been a museum and stables, and was converted in 2005/2007. It is truly unique.
Bedfords, 15 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33: 01284-769999, www.bedfords.co.uk

7 New Park House, Wivenhoe, nr Colchester, Essex, £1,650,000

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This five-bedroom, Palladian-style villa was designed by Raymond Erith and Quinlan Terry. Sitting at the end of a halfmile drive, the property has 12 acres of land and comes with cellar, gunroom and sunroom, as well as a two-bedroom annexe and paddock.
Beresfords, 10 Springfield Lyons Approach, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM2: 01245-397475, www.beresfordsgroup.co.uk

8 Lower Priory, Pill Priory, Pembrokeshire, £360,000

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Part of a recently renovated 12th-century monastery, this threebedroom property is set in a third of an acre. It comes with some interesting features, including two ancient monuments.
John Francis, 68 Charles Street, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73: 01646-690096, www.johnfrancis.co.uk

9 St Mary Magdalene, Lower Writhlington, Somerset, £649,950

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Despite its transformation into a stunning fourbedroom home, the church – mentioned in the Domesday Book – retains many features including vaulted ceilings and stained glass. It sits in 1.8 acres and has a garage/workshop. u Fine & Country, 36 Gay Street, Bath, Somerset BA1: 01225-320032, www.fineandcountry.com

10 Hubbards Corner, Bradfield St George, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, £850,000

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Set in a village surrounded by wooded countryside, this five-bedroom home was formerly a pair of cottages. The south-facing property comes with a barn, outbuildings, tennis court and paddocks.
Bedfords, 15 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33: 01284-769999, www.bedfords.co.uk