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MONTAGU MANSIONS, Marylebone, London W1
Price: £860,000
Agent: Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward
Tel: 020-7486 5551
They say: Located in a Marylebone mansion building close to the High Street, this stunning two-bedroom apartment is on the second floor. It has wooden floors, high ceilings and a porter.
We say: A decent size, but the kitchen isn't as grand as the rest of the flat.
Period piece
THE OLD RECTORY, Church Lane, Burton in Fabis, Nottinghamshire
Price: £895,000
Agent: Humberts
Tel: 0115-950 5444
They say: Period rectory in two-thirds of an acre, skilfully restored to combine original features and contemporary fittings. Five bedrooms, four receptions and a magnificent kitchen.
We say: Lovely panelling, floorboards and flagstones, and lots of space. Plus, it's convenient for the M1.
Pretty as a picture
LOWER FARM, Bell Bar, Hertfordshire
Price: £3m
Agent: Knight Frank
Tel: 020-7629 8171
They say: Enchanting Tudor farmhouse with four reception rooms, four bedrooms and a self-contained annexe all set in beautiful gardens with a pond, paddocks and garaging.
We say: The price does seem excessive for a four-bedroom house, but you're paying for the location (it's 17 miles from central London), as well as five acres of land. And you get a hangar in which to park your helicopter.
Over the wall
BATTLE LODGE, Squirrel Corner, Battle, East Sussex
Price: £650,000
Agent: Freeman Forman
Tel: 01424 773888
They say: Detached listed three-bedroom lodge house that has been extensively refurbished, and which has a large, mature and secluded garden with garaging and potential annexe.
We say: Inside, the house is very pretty, with lovely windows and fireplaces. The room above the garage is currently a games room. You might want to think about converting that double garage – the house has a car port too, so do you really need both?
Artistic licence
POMONA HOUSE, New Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW6
Price: £925,000
Agent: Bective Leslie Marsh
Tel: 020-7589 6677
They say: Artist's studio that has kept many of its original features, with magnificent ceiling heights and the added benefit of access to two private patios and stairs to the rooftop conservatory.
We say: Nearly £1m for a space measuring 32ft by 22ft? That's London for you. You'd better hope that the fabulous light and space inspire some very profitable paintings.
Add to perfection
THE GRANGE, Quidhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Price: £285,000
Agent: Woolley & Wallis
Tel: 01722 424524
They say: Thought to be the oldest property in the village, this semi-detached three-bedroom house provides scope to extend and improve, and has an attractive lawn garden.
We say: Planning permission has already been granted for a garage in the garden and you can extend the house into the existing garage on the side. You might want to try reclaiming the first-floor dining room as another bedroom, too.
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