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_8 property renovation projects for sale in the UK countryside

Whether you’re looking for a new home that you can redesign and make your own, or a full-scale restoration project, nothing says ‘fresh start’ quite like purchasing a doer-upper in the country. We’ve rounded up eight properties that are currently on the market, each with enough potential to let your imagination run wild
September 04, 2020

1. Four bedroom bungalow, The Ferry House, Bonawe, Argyll & Bute, Scottish Highlands

A unique waterfront property in a setting that will truly take your breath away, located on a private peninsula, surrounded by woodland and foreshore overlooking Loch Etive. This bungalow offers an extremely exciting opportunity to update and possibly extend, with an additional stone byre included in the sale which offers an additional extension opportunity, all subject to the necessary planning consents. Also included in the sale is 2.67 acres of land and two acres of surrounding mature woodland.

2. Five bedroom house in Garvock Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent

The property is situated on the exclusive Kippington Estate and occupies a prime position on Garvock Drive, in around half an acre of land. The existing property was built in the 1960s and it is considered an excellent opportunity for redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents.

3. Three bedroom house, Downs View, Oare, Pewsey

Downs View is a delightful property believed to date from the 1930s, retaining many original period features such as fireplaces and beams. Set within just over half an acre of grounds, this is an exciting opportunity to create a comfortable family house with plenty of outdoor space and beautiful rural views.

4. Two bedroom barn conversion, Peppercorn Cottage, Naunton, Gloucestershire

The delightfully named Peppercorn Cottage is a converted terraced barn conversion with wonderful far reaching views across the open countryside. Located in the popular Cotswold village of Naunton, this property and plenty of scope for redesign and decoration, and would make a superb weekend retreat or investment opportunity, suitable for a wide range of buyers.

5. Eight bedroom house, The Limes, Stow on the Wold, Cheltenham

A large brick property in an elevated position within walking distance of the lovely spa town of Cheltenham, this property has been in the ownership of the same family for many years and is currently run as a successful bed & breakfast business. The space on offer and versatile layout of this property make it ideal for alteration to suit a range of buyers, whether you’re looking to provide additional income with ancillary accommodation to let, multigenerational living, a B&B as it is currently, or simply a spacious family home.

6. Six bedroom listed country house in Spencecombe, Crediton, Devon

An unusual, thatched Grade II listed 16th century country house with a connected annexe and paddock set in five acres of mature parkland. This property offers a perfect opportunity to update and customise throughout, in order to create a large, spacious country home with plenty of outdoor space.

7. Five bedroom Grade II listed house, Old Beams, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire

Old Beams is a spacious Grade II listed house, filled with unique period features, which is now in need of complete refurbishment and renovation throughout. With five bedrooms, three bedrooms and three large reception rooms, there is plenty of scope here to create a wonderful family home.

8. Seven bedroom house in Summertown, Oxford

The house lies on the south side the popular Oxford suburb of Summertown in north Oxford. It has been in one family for over 100 years, and now requires total renovation throughout and offers the opportunity for a new buyer to restore and create a house to their own specification in a fantastic location.

Can’t quite find what you’re looking for? Contact one of our local teams, they’ll help you find your ideal country home in need of renovation.

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