Six delightful downsizers

Wed 4 September 2019

If you're considering swapping your large family nest for a more manageable home for two, this selection of delightful downsizers might tempt you to do just that.

1. Little Seagulls, Bridport, Dorset, £199,950

This delightful character cottage is located at the end of a no-through road close to Bridport town centre. Dating back to the 18th century, it is Grade II Listed and has a pretty rear courtyard bordered by whitewashed walls.

2. 92 Cheddon Fitzpaine, Quantock Hills, Somerset, £200,000

This semi-detached period cottage is perfect for anyone looking for a project. With wonderful potential, it boasts an inglenook fireplace, three bedrooms and a courtyard with five garages.

3. The Glove Factory, Pilton, Barnstaple, £224,950

This two-bedroom second floor duplex apartment is set within a stunning warehouse conversion. Tucked away in Barnstaple's favoured Old Town, the apartment is stylish, contemporary and ideal for anyone looking for a turn-key property.

4. Lower Woodhouse Cottage, Crediton, Devon, £315,000

This beautifully presented Grade II Listed thatch is brimming with charm and character. Set in a wonderful rural location in MId Devon it is ideal for keen walkers. Inside, the property has undergone complete refurbishment to create light and bright contemporary accommodation with plenty of original features retained.

5. Oakhay Court, Stoke Canon, Devon, £250,000

This stylish Grade II Listed two-bedroom barn conversion is set within an impressive courtyard of newly renovated barns. It is located in the popular Devon village of Stoke Canon in the Exe Valley with easy access to both Exeter and Tiverton.

6. Tansy, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, £335,000

With an enviable setting overlooking the Fowey Estuary, this contemporary two-bedroom cottage has been finished to a high standard throughout. A terrace area overlooks the river to the front of the property, perfect for al fresco dining.