Georgian manor
Upper Boddington, Northamptonshire
What you get A grade II listed, village-centre former manor house with a symmetrical façade and sash windows as well as five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, drawing room , sitting room and garden.
Where is it? In Upper Boddington, a traditional village on the borders of south Northamptonshire and south Warwickshire.
Upside It is in the catchment area of some good schools, including Chenderit School, so may appeal to young families.
Downside It is empty so it lacks a homely feel.
Price £825,000
Contact Strutt & Parker, 01295 297219, struttandparker.com
A home by the sea
Deal, Kent
What you get Built in 1813, this is one of four residences that were constructed for the neighbouring former Royal Naval Hospital. It has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a drawing room, study, library, sewing room, kitchen, dining room, utility room, laundry room, garden room, pantry, wine cellar and walled garden.
Where is it? Set back from The Strand, a road that is a few yards from the beach. It is in the Walmer area of Deal, half a mile from the centre of town.
Upside This is a big house facing the sea that would be ideal for a multigenerational family. Downside There are a lot of stairs.
Price £945,000
Contact Bright & Bright, 01304 374071, brightandbright.co.uk
Advertisement
An award winner
Deptford, SE8
What you get The refurbishment of this grade II listed, late 17th-century house won the RIBA London award in 2013. It includes a master bedroom with dressing room and en suite, two further bedrooms, a reception room and a library that leads to a courtyard garden.
Where is it? On Tanners Hill in Deptford, near to Deptford Bridge DLR station and New Cross railway station, which is on the London Overground line.
Upside A contemporary home with rustic and polished features.
Downside Deptford is on its way up but is not as popular as neighbouring Greenwich or Peckham. Price £1.295 million
Contact The Modern House, 020 3795 5920, themodernhouse.net