Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire
Close to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, this three-bedroom period cottage has an abundance of character. Prize features include an original brick fireplace and a breakfast room with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams.
£500,000, knightfrank.co.uk
Brampton, Cumbria
This four-bedroom detached property includes three reception rooms and a self-contained annexe. It has countryside views and is in easy reach of Hadrian’s Wall and the Lake District.
Offers of more than £475,000, haywardtod.co.uk
Ridgewell, Essex
This listed four-bedroom home includes a farmhouse kitchen, study, conservatory and detached studio with kitchen and shower room. The striking pink exterior and recently rethatched roof add to its charm.
Offers of more than £485,000, davidburr.co.uk
Thorner, West Yorkshire
This four-bedroom, listed barn conversion has a stylish modern interior, with french doors from the sitting room on to a side garden. It is in the desirable village of Thorner, six miles from Leeds.
£500,000, beadnallcopley.co.uk