Once an 18th-century school, this two-bedroom property is an appealing take on the seaside bungalow. But at £350,000, you’re paying for good looks and a desirable location; the house is quite petite with just one reception room.
For sale through Jackson-Stops & Staff, 01305 262123. Photograph: Jackson-Stops & Staff
This is a dainty piece of antiquity in a conservation area and close to the beach, valued at £220,000. Tasteful rustic allure inside, with exposed floorboards and two fireplaces. But it’s a shame that it just has a small yard for the garden.
The Listed-Property Owners Club, 01795 844939. Photograph: The Listed -Property Owners Club
This three-bed mid-terrace house is very dated and it would take £30,000-plus to renew the bathroom, kitchen and other cosmetic infelicities. Parking is a bit of a free-for-all too on this road. But it’s in a pleasant suburb and is very handy for a station, too, and with a spacious kitchen and garden. There’s the added advantage of no chain.
On sale for £210,000 through Townends, 020-8771 8681. Photograph: Townends
An affordable fantasy for those whose dreams involve salt water. These 10 one-to-three-bedroom homes, newly created from a series of listed barns, are a stroll away down a little-used lane to a sandy cove on the island of Anglesey. Pastoral glories undulate all round and it’s a mile to the village of Church Bay. Travertine limestone and solid oak, heated from beneath, garnish all of them and many have vaulted, trussed ceilings. Price: £195,000- £295,000.
Jackson-stops.co.uk 01244 328361 Photograph: Jackson-Stops & Staff
The Sugar Hill resort in Barbados is a meticulously contrived utopia on the west coast and your dainty portion – an elegantly furnished one-bedroom apartment – absorbs most of the communal pleasures from its terrace. You can breakfast here overlooking the tropical gardens and residents’ swimming pool. A gym, flood-lit tennis courts and a beach club are at your disposal and there’s an onsite restaurant when you can’t face the washing up.
£173,000. Knightfrank.com, 020 7629 817. Photograph: KnightFrank
