Suffolk £350,000
Originally the hunter's lodge for the Flixton Hall Estate, this three-bedroom, two-reception-room property became a truck stop, then a restaurant, before being converted back to a house. Flixton is 3 miles from Bungay and 37 from Ipswich
Agent: Durrants; 01379 852217, www.durrants.com
They say: Set in the Waveney valley, it has fantastic river views
We say: The view is not as picturesque inside - it is in need of a serious overhaul
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Mary, Queen of Scots once took refuge in it, Oliver Cromwell billeted his troops there, and now nine-bedroom Borthwick Castle can be yours. The Grade A-listed property, 12 miles from Edinburgh, has a vaulted great hall, wine cellars in the former dungeons and a two-bedroom lodge house. It sits in 7½ acres, which contain a trout stream
Agent:George Goldsmith; 0131 476 6500, www.georgegoldsmith.com
They say:One of Scotland's most important historical and romantic castles
We say:A bit institutional at the moment, as it's a hotel, but could be turned back into a home