The thought of living in a thatched cottage in an idyllic corner of the English countryside is a dream come true for many of us; we’ll take a look at some of the most attractive thatched-roof homes for sale at the moment.
Itchen Stoke, Alresford, Hampshire – £1,050,000.
In the heart of the Itchen Valley, near Winchester, lies this magnificent Grade II listed cottage, where heavy thatched dormer windows touch the hedges that frame the barred windows.
There is something magical about a property like this that looks like it has been part of the landscape for centuries.
Inside, the interiors would benefit from some modernisation, while the well-established front and rear gardens offer a calm, secluded setting.
For sale with Hellards real estate agents. View more photos of this property or ask the agent for more information.
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Appleton, Oxford – £395,000.
Proof that good things come in small packages is this cute and compact two-bedroom home that offers 675-square-foot quirky interiors.
The symmetrical timber-framed exterior gives way to an open-plan living/dining area downstairs, a small kitchen and two bedrooms upstairs.
With parking spaces for two cars, a fenced back garden and a private front garden accessed through a gate, this is a truly compact yet perfectly planned home.
Sold with Thomas Merrifield. View more photos of this property or ask the agent for more information.
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Leighton Buzzard – £1,350,000
This beautiful thatched house is believed to date from the 15th century, with the Scandinavian-style house next door being a later addition.
With five bedrooms in the main house and four more in the lodge, there is certainly plenty of space in this home.
Ingleook fireplaces, a large Aga, wood frames and exposed beams create a cozy vintage charm in the main house, while the lodge offers a more modern, minimalist feel – perfect for contrasting tastes.
Sold with Michael Graham. View more photos of this property or ask the agent for more information.
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Rickling – £1,200,000
Set in the popular village of Rickling, near Quendon, surrounded by open farmland, is Church End, a sprawling thatched-roof mansion with a unique corridor connecting two separate cottages.
Grade II listed, the property is over 3,000 square feet of beautiful space where you can find vaulted ceilings, exposed wood, huge brick fireplaces and cozy bedrooms.
Outside, there are 2.75 acres of mature gardens and easy to maintain lots, mostly trees and lawns.
Sold from Sheffins. View more photos of this property or ask the agent for more information.
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Nampstead – £1,400,000
Just a few miles down the road from the previous property is this wonderful thatched roof, weatherproof home that is as immaculate on the outside as it is on the inside.
If some thatched-roof houses – especially those listed – can appear dark due to small windows and low ceilings, then this place doesn’t. In fact, its light, clean interiors are one of the main focal points, with every room flooded with plenty of sunlight.
The large lawned garden and terrace is the perfect spot for some sunny outdoor entertainment, and across the road is a 2.26-acre paddock and stable in need of replacement.
Sold from Sheffins. View more photos of this property or ask the agent for more information.
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Puddington, Tiverton – £235,000.
While the thought of opening any of the cabinets in the current kitchen gives us a slight thrill, there’s no denying that this property in Paddington has a lot of character in its curved walls.
The corner cottage is unusual in its layout and will be an interesting renovation project for anyone who wants to take on it.
Latched doors and plenty of exposed woodwork decorate the two-bedroom home, and the charming village of Paddington is just eight miles from Tiverton.
For sale with Diamond real estate agents. View more photos of this property or ask the agent for more information.
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Ferndown, Dorset – £600,000
The exaggerated semi-circular thatched dormer windows framing the barred windows in this Dorset semi-detached house create a dwelling that almost looks like a hobbit.
Built as one large cottage in the early 1900s for a local entrepreneur, it has since been split into two houses, resulting in this lovely three-bedroom home.
On the ground floor there is a huge open living/dining room with access to the garden with covered terrace, lawn and summer gazebo.
Sold with brewer and brewer. View more photos of this property or ask the agent for more information.
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East Cholderton, Andover – £1,390,000
Behind the stockade is one of the most picturesque properties in this line, which is an absolutely delightful 17th-century cottage near the hamlet of East Cholderton in Hampshire.
The interiors are impressive as well, having been gently restored and expanded by the current owners to blend older parts of the house with more modern touches. Especially the kitchen, with its original limestone floor and butler’s sink, is a beautiful light space.
Outside, a half-acre of typical English gardens where wildflowers, lawns, pink borders and a pond help create a truly idyllic setting.
For sale with Alresford Charters. View more photos of this property or ask the agent for more information.
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Collingbourne Ducis, Marlborough – £425,000
Just when we thought a thatched cottage couldn’t be more whimsical – strutting this two-bed cottage in the pretty village of Collingbourne Ducis, near Marlborough.
With cozy charm and quirky nooks galore, the home is beautifully proportioned and the current interiors showcase the true core of the cottage.
The magical garden contains an apple tree and a barn that can be used as a studio for the artists, said to have been a gift from the Queen in honor of her coronation. Elsewhere there is a vegetable garden, vegetable garden and small winding paths to various recreational areas.
For sale with real estate agents Megan Baker. View more photos of this property or ask the agent for more information.
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