Five period properties featuring contemporary extensions have been listed for sale across England, with prices ranging from £650,000 to £3.5 million, according to estate agents.
In Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire, a three-bedroom cottage with a new extension is listed at £695,000 through Strutt & Parker. The extension features a slanted roof and combines white frontage with timber cladding at the rear. The property sits on the edge of the market town, less than a mile from the local primary school.
Urban and rural markets
A four-bedroom Victorian house in Canterbury, Kent, has been listed at £1.225 million through The Modern House. The property spans four floors and includes a tower-like extension with double-height spaces and glass walkways. Canterbury West station is within 10 minutes’ walk of the property.
In Orwell, Cambridgeshire, a Victorian house with an industrial-style extension is on the market for £1.15 million through Cheffins. The four-bedroom property features a kitchen-diner under a vaulted ceiling, with cabinetry made from Norfolk oak. The plot includes land suitable for grazing.
The listings come as UK property sales hold steady despite economic uncertainty, with buyers continuing to seek characterful properties in both urban and rural locations.
Regional pricing
In Dottery, Dorset, a three-bedroom semi-detached house with a rear extension is listed at £650,000 through Symonds & Sampson. The property sits in a hamlet north of Bridport and West Bay, with the extension housing a full-width kitchen, living and dining area.
The highest-priced property is located in Queen’s Park, London, listed at £3.5 million through Aucoot. The five-bedroom Victorian house features an extension constructed from reclaimed red bricks arranged in a geometric pattern. The property includes underfloor heating and double-glazed doors in dark oak frames.
The range of properties reflects ongoing demand for period homes with modern amenities across different price points in the English market, from rural Shropshire to central London locations.