Property: Properties with a difference Listed thatched cottages in the south of England

HEREFORD

The Green Cottage, Withington. A Grade II 18th-century cottage in a conservation area on the edge of the village. 4 beds, 2 bath, 2 receps, kitchen, utility room, snug, wc, garden. pounds 175,000. Humberts 01432 267213.

HAMPSHIRE

Greenways, Crawley. A Grade II 16th-century cottage with beautiful gardens. 5 beds, 2 bath, 2 receps, cloakroom, study, kitchen, breakfast room, conservatory, garage, outhouses, 0.5 acres. pounds 395,000. John D Wood 01962 863131.

WILTSHIRE

Crossways, Dean End, near Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury. A Grade II period cottage situated at the end of a quiet country lane. 2 beds, 1 bath, 1 recep, kitchen, wc, garden. pounds 97,500. Savills 01202 887331.

WARWICKSHIRE

Quince Cottage, Alderminster, near Stratford-upon-Avon. A Grade II 16th-century cottage with a high brick wall bordering the gardens. 3 beds, 1 bath, 3 receps, kitchen, cloakroom, outbuildings, 0.6 acres. pounds 199,500. Knight Frank 01789 297735.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Church Cottage, Swindon Village, Cheltenham. A Grade II 16th-century detached cottage situated by the village church. 2 beds, 1 shower, 2 receps, kitchen, cloakroom, garden. pounds 79,500. Humberts 01242 513439.

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