Cambridge: Ivy House, Whittlesford Road, Little Shelford. This carefully restored timber-framed house is believed to date from the early 18th century and is located in a popular village close to Cambridge. It retains many original features, including timber floors and beams and pretty fireplaces. Master suite with dressing room, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen / breakfast room, 3 receps, utility, orangery, studio annexe, garage, gardens and grounds of 1.5 acres. £1.95m; Savills 347261).
Oxfordshire: The Cottages, Little Minster, Minster Lovell. This beautifully restored stone cottage is found in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a lovely front garden, which is partly walled with raised flower beds, and there is a decked terrace to the rear. 3 beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, snug, utility, garden.…