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Five homes for sale you’ll love this Valentine’s Day – which one would you pick?


Homes are where love blossoms and relationships are, save for the odd quarrel, cemented. 

Rooms and gardens can be romantic, but what that looks like to each person will vary greatly. 

Whether it’s a cosy cottage you are after or a plush apartment with a seductive communal cinema room, there’s something for everyone in the property market this Valentine’s Day.

With the help of Connells estate agency group, This is Money looks at five properties on sale now – which of the five beautiful homes would you buy? 

This three-bedroom end of terrace in the coastal hub of St Ives, Cornwall, oozes charm and warmth. 

The house, situated in The Wharf area of St Ives, has been carefully modernised by its current owners but remains packed with character. 

Lovebirds can make the most of views out to the harbour or enjoy a stroll to nearby shops, restaurants, beaches and galleries.   

This Cornish dream of a home could be yours for £725,000 and is being sold by Miller Countrywide. 

Mark Barrett a branch manger at Countrwide, said: ‘St Ives in Cornwall is the perfect place for a romantic getaway thanks to its picturesque harbour, sandy beaches and hidden coves.’

Retreat: This three-bed terrace in St Ives is on sale for £725,000

Retreat: This three-bed terrace in St Ives is on sale for £725,000

I see water: The property in St Ives is a short stroll from the harbour

I see water: The property in St Ives is a short stroll from the harbour 

Charming: The coastal property has three tastefully designed bedrooms

Charming: The coastal property has three tastefully designed bedrooms 

Dreamy: The St Ives property is immaculate and suits its coastal location

Dreamy: The St Ives property is immaculate and suits its coastal location

This spectacular two-bedroom flat is located within the grounds of Tudor Grange, a Grade II-listed site. 

The property, which is on sale for £650,000 via Burchell Edwards, is approached via its own private wooden door and located in the old stable block. 

Sophistication and elegance are the name of the game internally, with the property finished to a high-specification and boasting large windows which fill the rooms with light. 

The entire site is designed to impress and amenities for residents include a plush communal cinema room, library, games room, gym and business hub for buyers working from home. 

Be still my beating heart: Tudor Grange is a Grade-II listed building in Solihull

Be still my beating heart: Tudor Grange is a Grade-II listed building in Solihull

Suave or what: Flats at the Tudor Grange site are sophisticated and brimming with glamour

Suave or what: Flats at the Tudor Grange site are sophisticated and brimming with glamour

Lush: A plush communal cinema room in the grounds of Tudor Grange

Lush: A plush communal cinema room in the grounds of Tudor Grange 

Luxury linen: A snazzy bedroom on the Tudor Grange site in Solihull

Luxury linen: A snazzy bedroom on the Tudor Grange site in Solihull

Originally a flour mill, this historic property, dating from around 1770, is packed with character, history and charm. 

It is nestled in the quiet and picturesque hamlet of Eisingrug and on sale via Beresford Adams for £650,000. 

The historic building retains many of the original mill workings, which have been incorporated into the kitchen and main living room. 

The outside space is hard to beat and features tiered gardens and decked terrace with paths leading to a waterfall and stream. 

And before you ask, yes, of course the property comes with a sauna.  

Heavenly: This four fed-house dates back to the 1700s and is on sale for £650,000

Heavenly: This four fed-house dates back to the 1700s and is on sale for £650,000 

Hello character: The building's history as an old flour mill has been carefully retained

Hello character: The building’s history as an old flour mill has been carefully retained 

Round we go: This four-bed property is nestled in the quaint hamlet of Eisingrug

Round we go: This four-bed property is nestled in the quaint hamlet of Eisingrug

Get steamy: The property in Wales comes with it's very own sauna space

Get steamy: The property in Wales comes with it’s very own sauna space 

Candlelit meals aplenty: The dining and kitchen space in the Welsh property

Candlelit meals aplenty: The dining and kitchen space in the Welsh property 

Blissful: The outdoor space of the Welsh property is hard to beat

Blissful: The outdoor space of the Welsh property is hard to beat 

Soulful seclusion: The property in Eisingrug has a waterfall and stream

Soulful seclusion: The property in Eisingrug has a waterfall and stream 

This two-bedroom detached Grade II*-listed medieval house in Chaddlehanger, Tavistock, is on sale for offers in the region of £550,000 via Fulfords. 

Thatched longhouses like Dartmoor Longhouse traditionally combined residential homes with those of their livestock and are of significant historical interest. 

‘This one-of-a-kind property has been thoroughly loved and maintained by the current vendors who have transformed this home from little more than a ruin over thirty years ago’, Fulfords said.  

‘Scribbles’, as the home is nicknamed, is now looking for it’s next custodian to cherish it in the years to come. 

Externally, the gardens have been lovingly maintained by the current owners and feature ponds, a selection of beds and mixed field hedge borders. A grape vine climbs along the main building and the garden offers a delightful display in the summer months. 

Toby Hayward, a branch manager from Fulfords, told This is Money: ‘This is a quiet and secluded hideaway from busy modern life. “Scribbles” is the perfect romantic escape.’ 

Quaint personified: Dartmoor Longhouse and its outbuildings and annex could be yours for £550,000

Quaint personified: Dartmoor Longhouse and its outbuildings and annex could be yours for £550,000

Cosy nights in: The medieval Grade II*-listed Dartmoor Longhouse is looking for a new custodian

Cosy nights in: The medieval Grade II*-listed Dartmoor Longhouse is looking for a new custodian

Rustic chic: The Devon Longhouse is brimming with history and rustic charm

Rustic chic: The Devon Longhouse is brimming with history and rustic charm

Passion project: The property comes with its very own sturdy workshop

Passion project: The property comes with its very own sturdy workshop

This picture-perfect Grade II-listed two bedroom cottage is located in the Peak District in Ashbourne, Wetton, and on sale via Bagshaws Residential for £400,000. 

It is packed with period features and surrounded by countryside and farmland. There’s also a pub nearby for romantic evenings out. 

Internally, the cottage is cosy and peppered with sprinklings of pink throughout. Outside, there are cottage gardens to the front of the property, together with a gated gravel driveway. 

Ready for a close up: This picture-postcard cottage could be yours for £400,000

Ready for a close up: This picture-postcard cottage could be yours for £400,000

Spot the cat: Can you spot the black cat sweeping through the living room?

Spot the cat: Can you spot the black cat sweeping through the living room?

Sprinklings of pink: The colour pink is peppered throughout the Peak District property

Sprinklings of pink: The colour pink is peppered throughout the Peak District property 

Cute as a button: The current owner has made the Peak District home warm and comfortable

Cute as a button: The current owner has made the Peak District home warm and comfortable

How to find a new mortgage

Borrowers who need a mortgage because their current fixed rate deal is ending, or they are buying a home, should explore their options as soon as possible.

Quick mortgage finder links with This is Money’s partner L&C

> Mortgage rates calculator

> Find the right mortgage for you 

What if I need to remortgage? 

Borrowers should compare rates, speak to a mortgage broker and be prepared to act.

Homeowners can lock in to a new deal six to nine months in advance, often with no obligation to take it.

Most mortgage deals allow fees to be added to the loan and only be charged when it is taken out. This means borrowers can secure a rate without paying expensive arrangement fees.

Keep in mind that by doing this and not clearing the fee on completion, interest will be paid on the fee amount over the entire term of the loan, so this may not be the best option for everyone. 

What if I am buying a home? 

Those with home purchases agreed should also aim to secure rates as soon as possible, so they know exactly what their monthly payments will be. 

Buyers should avoid overstretching and be aware that house prices may fall, as higher mortgage rates limit people’s borrowing ability and buying power.

How to compare mortgage costs 

The best way to compare mortgage costs and find the right deal for you is to speak to a broker.

This is Money has a long-standing partnership with fee-free broker L&C, to provide you with fee-free expert mortgage advice.

Interested in seeing today’s best mortgage rates? Use This is Money and L&Cs best mortgage rates calculator to show deals matching your home value, mortgage size, term and fixed rate needs.

If you’re ready to find your next mortgage, why not use L&C’s online Mortgage Finder. It will search 1,000’s of deals from more than 90 different lenders to discover the best deal for you.

> Find your best mortgage deal with This is Money and L&C

Be aware that rates can change quickly, however, and so if you need a mortgage or want to compare rates, speak to L&C as soon as possible, so they can help you find the right mortgage for you. 

Mortgage service provided by London & Country Mortgages (L&C), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registered number: 143002). The FCA does not regulate most Buy to Let mortgages. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage 



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