EVER dreamed of owning a fancy home to live out your celeb fantasies? Well, look no further.
When it comes to finding your forever home, you don’t have to buy a standard two-bedroom house.
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From quirky barns to jaunty houseboats, we’ve rounded up the hottest homes in the UK and they’re all £500,000 or less.
Barn, Uttoxeter – £415,000
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If the rustic country vibe suits you, you’ll love this barn conversion.
It’s been completely refurbished and offers three bedrooms, a lounge, a breakfast kitchen.
There’s also plenty of quirks, including wooden beams – not to mention the claw-footed bathtub.
The barn is in the village of Stramshall – making it a good option for commuters who have access to the M1 close by.
Market towns like Uttoxeter and Cheadle are next door, too.
House boat, Hartford – £75,000
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Feel the wind in your hair with this smart find for under £80,000.
Built with two bedrooms, a gas boiler, hob and air conditioning – and did we mention it’s a boat?
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Positioned on the West Pontoon at Hartford Marina, landlubbers need not apply.
Situated on the River Ouse, there’s fishing galore and room to park your own boat.
Coach house, Ilminster – £500,000
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Step into a modern-day Pride and Prejudice at this picturesque three-bed coach house for a hearty £500,000.
This coach conversion offers huge grounds and high ceilings.
It also has a picturesque courtyard, its own large garden and dual-aspect kitchen and living room to enjoy the views.
Dutch barge, London – £400,000
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“Anny” is 1924 Dutch barge that has been recently converted into a residential property.
With two bedrooms, a decorated living space and large sun deck – it’s also got a fully functional engine so you’re ready to set sail when the mood takes.
It’ll set you back £400,000 though – and there are mooring fees to consider too, which add an extra £13,500 to your bills.
Currently moored at Fulham, London, it’s even got the original captain’s wheel in situ.
Converted Church, Stirling – £75,000
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One for those who aren’t easily spooked, this converted church offers spacious living and a gothic vibe for a steal at £75,000.
It’s a two-bed apartment in the eye-catching building, which is located in Alva, a village just outside of Stirling, Scotland.
The kitchen is on the small side but it’s freshly decorated, and close to the nearby university as well as shops and cafes.
Church hall, Isle of Wight – £499,950
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This five-bed homes comes at just under £500,000, complete with local heritage and restorations.
Located in Brading on staycation favourite the Isle of Wight, this former Victorian church hall was converted in 2000.
But the building was first restored in 1909 as a memorial to the Reverend Edgar Summers.
It’s rumoured to have been used by the Home Guard during the Second World War.
Jacobean apartment, Ludlow – £500,000
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Situated in historic Ludlow, this elegant Jacobean apartment is crammed with original features.
The four-bedroom apartment is listed at £500,000, and has timber beams and Tudor windows.
The current owners have exposed a raft of interesting features in their restoration of the property, which is arranged over three floors.
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