If you’re considering a more sustainable type of property as your next home, a cob house might fit the bill.
The majority of cob houses are made out of a mix of clay, sand and straw, and are relatively simply to construct.
This also means that they can be built far more cheaply than conventional properties.
And perhaps more importantly for eco-friendly house hunters, they can be made from soil sourced from the site, meaning less carbon emissions and construction waste.
The majority of cob houses are made out of a mixture of clay, sand and straw
We take a look at two different cob houses for sale, and ask as part of our Property Battle series, which one would you buy?
The first is a three-bedroom cottage in the village of Chilbolton, Hampshire, with a price tag of £525,000, while the second is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in the village of Payhembury in Devon.
This three-bedroom period cottage is in the pretty Hampshire village of Chilbolton
1. Three-bed house, Hampshire, £525k
The first cob house for sale that is part of our Property Battle is this three-bedroom period cottage in the Hampshire village of Chilbolton, which is near Stockbridge.
The Grade II listed property has a dual aspect living room with a fireplace and log-burning stove.
Outside, the garden includes a raised terrace and views over neighbouring rooftops and Test Valley.
The Grade II listed property has a dual aspect living room with a fireplace and log-burning stove
The cob house is for sale for £525,000 and is being sold by Evans & Partridge estate agents
The village has a Post Office store, church, village hall and pub. A second pub called ‘The Mayfly’ sits on the bank of the River Test, and is just a short walk away.
The property is on the market for £525,000 and is being sold by Evans & Partridge estate agents.
Daniel Copley, of property website Zoopla, said: ‘This charming cottage wouldn’t look out of place in a fairytale with its open fireplace, oak flooring and exposed beams.
‘The property also has a brilliant location – and is within walking distance of the local pub and Chilbolton village, while the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are only a short drive away.’
This two-bedroom semi-detached property is in the Devon village of Payhembury
2. Two-bed semi-detached house, Devon, £300k
The second cob battle we are taking a look at is this two-bedroom semi-detached property in the Devon village of Payhembury.
The property has a large inglenook-style recess fireplace with a log burner and views outside of the surrounding countryside.
The cob property has a large inglenook-style recess fireplace with a fashionable log burner
The village property is on the market for £300,000 and is being sold by Hall & Scott estate agents
It is in the popular village of Payhembury, which has a highly regarded primary school, community run shop and post office, parish church and village pub.
The property is for sale for £300,000 via Hall & Scott estate agents.
Mr Copley added: ‘This characterful property benefits from a charming interior, and a stunning scenic location, with expansive views across the Devon countryside that can be enjoyed from the spacious patio.’
