Charming country cottages for sale for less than £200,000
These rural retreats are a real steal
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Cosy one-bed cottage, Biggar, South Lanarkshire: £87,500
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If you're thinking of downsizing once restrictions are lifted, it doesn't get much better than this one-bedroom beauty, for sale with Yopa via Rightmove. Located in South Lanarkshire in Scotland, this chocolate-box cottage is surrounded by rugged rural landscapes. Despite the home's traditional appearance, it benefits from a modern refurb, carried out within the last year.
Cosy one-bed cottage, Biggar, South Lanarkshire: £87,500
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Cosy one-bed cottage, Biggar, South Lanarkshire: £87,500
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Cosy one-bed cottage, Biggar, South Lanarkshire: £87,500
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Stone terraced cottage, Bishop Auckland, County Durham: £99,950
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Stone walls adorned with climbing ivy give this enchanting end-of-terrace cottage no end of appeal. Built from stone, the one-bedroom property in the valley of Weardale comes with its own garden and an outdoor storage building – all for less than £100,000.
Stone terraced cottage, Bishop Auckland, County Durham: £99,950
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Stone terraced cottage, Bishop Auckland, County Durham: £99,950
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Stone terraced cottage, Bishop Auckland, County Durham: £99,950
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Outside, the cottage garden is enclosed by traditional stone walls and is home to a range of mature shrubbery – with a little work, it could make a picture-perfect kitchen garden. Surrounded by fells, moorland and woods, there's no shortage of natural beauty spots to explore from the property.
Grade II-listed cottage, Llansilin, Powys: £125,000
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Situated at the heart of Llansilin village, six miles from Oswestry, this Grade II-listed cottage serves up character in spades. However, this historic home has a surprisingly modern interior – the mid-terrace house has been fully refurbished throughout and benefits from a host of contemporary features.
Grade II-listed cottage, Llansilin, Powys: £125,000
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Grade II-listed cottage, Llansilin, Powys: £125,000
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Grade II-listed cottage, Llansilin, Powys: £125,000
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A neatly paved terrace to the rear of the cottage provides a sunny spot for alfresco entertaining, complete with gorgeous countryside views. There’s plenty of room for pots, plants and a barbecue in this low-maintenance garden, plus there's a useful stone-built outbuilding for storage.
Cosy thatched cottage, Sapcote, Leicestershire: £169,950
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It’s a case of love at first sight with this two-bed thatched cottage, nestled within the Leicestershire village of Sapcote. Believed to be more than 200 years old, Gnome Cottage comes with outdoor gardens to the front and rear, offering picturesque views overlooking the village church.
Cosy thatched cottage, Sapcote, Leicestershire: £169,950
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Cosy thatched cottage, Sapcote, Leicestershire: £169,950
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Cosy thatched cottage, Sapcote, Leicestershire: £169,950
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18th-century home, Nantglyn, Denbighshire: £179,950
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Built in 1751, this two-bedroom semi-detached cottage in the small Welsh village of Nantglyn serves up the best of both worlds: an array of charming original features within a recently renovated home. A picket fence encircles the pretty front garden, leading to a picture-perfect stable door entrance.
18th-century home, Nantglyn, Denbighshire: £179,950
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In the lounge, attractive period features include a vast inglenook fireplace with a cast-iron wood-burning stove on a raised slate hearth. We can’t resist the exposed beam ceiling either. Wouldn’t this be the perfect spot to curl up with a good book?
18th-century home, Nantglyn, Denbighshire: £179,950
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The homely country-style kitchen is airy and charming, with all manner of authentic details. The deep Belfast sink and its antique chrome mixer tap add instant character, complementing the stunning traditional flagstone floor and gorgeous ceiling beams.
18th-century home, Nantglyn, Denbighshire: £179,950
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Traditional Scottish longhouse, Aberchalder, Highlands: £190,000
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Once restrictions are eased, we reckon Owl Cottage would be the perfect bolthole to relocate to in the Highlands. The 19th-century cottage enjoys a rural position in the small remote village of Aberchalder, less than five miles from the mouth of Loch Ness.
Traditional Scottish longhouse, Aberchalder, Highlands: £190,000
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Traditional Scottish longhouse, Aberchalder, Highlands: £190,000
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Traditional Scottish longhouse, Aberchalder, Highlands: £190,000
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Handsome stone cottage, Shipley, West Yorkshire: £195,000
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If you'd like to swap your city apartment for a rural home after lockdown, grab your walking boots and get ready for a scenic ramble across the Yorkshire Dales. Situated in Shipley, this traditional three-bed cottage is the perfect pad to explore the area's rural delights. Enclosed by a craggy stone wall and wooden fence, the garden offers a sunny spot for entertaining and soaking up the views.
Handsome stone cottage, Shipley, West Yorkshire: £195,000
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Handsome stone cottage, Shipley, West Yorkshire: £195,000
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Handsome stone cottage, Shipley, West Yorkshire: £195,000
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Quaint country home, Morchard Bishop, Devon: £199,950
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This Grade II-listed thatched cottage is pretty as a picture. Tucked away in a quiet location in the Devon village of Morchard Bishop, it comes with a pretty west-facing garden where you can kick back and take in the rural vistas. There’s also a cob, stone and block outbuilding – the perfect space to store gardening tools.
Quaint country home, Morchard Bishop, Devon: £199,950
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In the lounge, the wood-burning stove, nestled inside a broad stone fireplace, is the star of the show, while engineered oak flooring imparts extra country character. To the rear of the room there's a sweet window seat where you can admire the garden or curl up with a book.
Quaint country home, Morchard Bishop, Devon: £199,950
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Quaint country home, Morchard Bishop, Devon: £199,950
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Upstairs, the property's three bedrooms each come with charming window seats, offering spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Also situated on the first floor, the bathroom has been recently revamped and features pretty wood panelling and a bathtub. It just goes to show that affordable dream homes do exist if you know where to look...
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