Yahoo Finance Barbie homes: 8 pink properties to perk you up
Upbeat and fun, pink is having a moment – thanks to Barbie, this summer’s most hyped movie. If you’d love to live in a house this colour, you won’t have to venture to Barbie Land to find it as we’ve picked a selection of pink properties currently on the market.
1. Bildeston, Suffolk, £495,000
Not only is this Grade II-listed cottage much bigger than it looks but it’s also much older, as the cheery Georgian façade conceals a 17th century interior. Spanning over 2,500 square feet and with a hallway running its entire depth, it comprises a high-ceilinged living room, a kitchen/breakfast room overlooking the courtyard garden, a dining room, snug, three bedrooms – two with ensuites – and a shower room. Fireplaces, exposed beams and other original features can be found throughout. Available from Carter Jonas.
2. Reed, Royston, Hertfordshire, £1.35m
If you’re hunting for a home that’s constantly filled with light, look no further than Grade II-listed Goodfellow Farm. Natural daylight pours into the large all-in-one kitchen/living/dining room through four windows, three sets of double doors and a roof lantern, and the family and sitting rooms are south-facing so get the sun for much of the day. Four well-proportioned bedrooms, a study and three bathrooms are upstairs, and the secluded garden contains a summer house and stable block. Via Strutt & Parker.
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3. Menai Bridge, Anglesey, offers over £1.5m
From afar, Craig Yr Halen looks like a cross between a Barbie beach house and a Swiss chalet. This seven-bedroom house, in a very private woodland setting on the edge of Menai Bridge overlooking the Menai Strait, was constructed in the 1820s as part of the Marquess of Anglesea’s estate, substantially altered and extended over the years, and is now listed but requires renovation. A modern three-bedroom cottage, built in around 1995 and refurbished in 1920, is included, as are over three and a half acres of land. Through Jackson-Stops.
4. Little Langdale, Cumbria, £2m
Pink roses and clematises adorn the front of The Bield, a four-bedroom pastel pink former farmhouse packed with character and charm, and offering sensational Lakeland views. In 1939 it was bought by Josefina de Vasconcellos, a sculptor, and her artist husband, Delmar Banner, and various sculptures and paintings – plus items of furniture – are included in the sale. Some sensitive refurbishment is required, so it would be perfect for buyers who are looking for a project. Contact Fine & Country.
5. Alresford, Hampshire, £2.75m
Aptly-named The Pink House stands proudly on the favoured western side of a road described by the estate agent as arguably the most sought-after urban address in Hampshire. Grade II-listed and believed to have been built in 1840, it extends over three floors and has six bedrooms, four bathrooms, three principal reception rooms, a kitchen, boot and utility rooms, all linked by a lift. There’s also a garage, courtyard, a lovely garden with lawned and walled sections, and a two-bedroom annex that could be converted into a self-contained one-bedroom flat. Find out more from Savills.
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6. Lancaster Gate, London, £3.5m
Hyde Park and Paddington station are a short walk from this three-storey family house with an integral garage, located on a peaceful cobbled mews. The newly refurbished kitchen/dining room on the ground floor opens out to a charming, low maintenance patio garden, and you’ll find the living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Two more bedrooms, both with ensuites, are at the top. Get in touch with John D Wood.
7. Paphos, Cyprus, €4.75m (approx. £4.127m)
This spacious six-bedroom villa overlooks the sparking Mediterranean sea and is in a quiet neighbourhood a short distance from the centre of the lively resort. It incorporates a two-bedroom guesthouse and several terraces, a covered outdoor kitchen and dining area and a mosaic-lined swimming pool, all designed to make the most of the sunny climate. Although classically decorated, it’s equipped with the latest technology, such as smart home and audio systems, underfloor heating and air conditioning. Find out more from Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty.
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8. Desenzano del Garda, Brescia, Italy, €10m (approx. £8.62m)
Sitting on the southern shores of Lake Garda, this recently-renovated villa is surrounded by a beautiful garden with access to a beach, private pier and moorings. Arranged over three floors plus a basement, it has seven bedrooms and 10 living and entertaining areas, among them a library, a tea room and a huge, light-filled living room with views of the garden and lake and towards the historic city of Sirmione. Contact Knight Frank.
