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This grade II-listed, four-bedroom property has both charm and character in
abundance and features its own working mill.

“The mill is a museum piece in motion which the current owners feel privileged
to have been able to call home for the last few years,” said property
consultant Mark Devitt.

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Guide price: £695,000

9. Take
me to church – Hackney, London

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Here’s a property that might send Grand Design’s Kevin McCloud into one of his
rambling monologues.

Built in 1858, the Grade-II listed Mission Church is an ideal, but pricy,
development opportunity for property investors.

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Price: £2.5 million

8. King
of the castle – Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland

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Have you ever dreamt of owning your very own castle? Well, here’s your chance.

Kilmartin Castle has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms and
an acre of land.

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Guide price: Offers over £375,000

7. Lighthouse
lodge – Killantringan, Scotland

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This light keeper’s residence offers sensational sea views on the south
western tip of mainland Scotland.

The six-bedroom property sits high on a cliff, perched next to a
decommissioned lighthouse, which is not included in the price.

Guide price: Offers over £485,000

6. The
Windmill – Scarborough, North Yorkshire

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You get a lot more for your money up north, as this commercial property
proves.

The converted windmill is currently a bed breakfast business but could
potentially be converted into self-contained flats.

Guide price: £375,000

5. Off
the mainland – Freshwater, Isle of Wight

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This contemporary home is situated in a Grade I-listed building that is
steeped in history.

The unusual residence was built in 1868 as part of the Palmerston Forts, built
to deter a French invasion.

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Guide price: £575,000

4. Park
life – Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Scotland

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Nature lovers will be lining up for this property, located in the heart of
Scotland’s first national park.

A three-bedroom flat within a listed mansion, it is surrounded by “some of
Britain’s most spectacular scenery”.

Guide price: £395,000

3. Private
island – Eilean Righ, Scotland

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If you’re pushing the boat out, then how about your very own private island on
the west coast of Scotland?

You’ll get a totally refurbished four-bedroom house and 260 acres of land for
your money.

Guide price: Upon request (very expensive)

2. No.1,
The Thames – Isle of Grain, Medway, Kent

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This abandoned fort in the middle of the Thames Estuary could make the
ultimate dream home.

Alternatively, it could be transformed into an off-shore hotel or possibly the
world’s best nightclub.

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Guide price: £500,000

1. The
Magical Teapot, Melrose, Scottish Borders

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If you’re on a budget but want a standout property we strongly recommend this
magical (allegedly) green teapot ‘house’.

Guide price: £10,000

– This 7ft-wide property in north London will
cost you £235,000