Winter warmers: unique homes with open fires

Simon Stone

This week we’re heading straight to the hearth of the matter, with a selection of unique homes with open fires and log burners to curl up in front of, from the city to the coast to the country.

Highlands hunkering

Hide away in the Scottish Highlands at this converted station building on the Jacobite heritage line between Fort William and Mallaig, whose trains and tracks star as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films.

Now a two-bedroom, single-storey house, Beasdale is the perfect escape for wonderful weeks and weekends of forest walks, sandy beaches and nights in front of the fire.

Beasdale is for sale at £235,000 – click here to discover more

Contemporary cosiness

Forget everything you’ve ever thought about Victorian houses at this artfully reimagined three-bedroom terraced home in Surrey Quays.

Now 50% larger than its neighbours, the house exudes an exceptional blend of style and warmth, from its centrepiece living space to a modern designer garden.

Plough Way is for sale at £1,100,000 – click here to discover more

Curl up by the coast

With sea views from its elevated position in Hastings, this terraced Georgian worker’s cottage is filled with light and an uplifting spirit through its large windows and artful decor.

The flexible layout suits many lifestyles and provides up to four bedrooms, or fewer sleeping spaces and more living areas. From a full-time home to a seaside escape, the location is perfectly perched to enjoy the town and clifftops to the full.

Plynlimmon Road is for sale at £465,000 – click here to discover more

Snuggle in the stables

A Hertfordshire hamlet within the Theobalds Park Estate is where you’ll find these former outbuildings that were converted into a 1,850 sq ft home around 30 years ago.

Ostensibly a single-storey, four-bedroom residence, the house is effectively divided into living and sleeping wings, while outside, the wonderful grounds include ancient oaks and willows along with garaging and parking for many vehicles.

The Stables Courtyard is for sale at £1,150,000 – click here to discover more

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About the Author

Simon Stone

Simon Stone has been an estate agent for nearly 30 years. He began his career in South East London, then spent 18 years at the heart of the emerging Shoreditch market, selling countless lofts and warehouse apartments and building a substantial client base. He co-founded the successful estate agency Davey Stone, with branches in Shoreditch, Brick Lane and Broadway Market, which was acquired in March 2016. His continued passion for distinctive property and interiors now rests firmly with Unique Property Company. Outside of work, you’ll find him trawling travel websites and blogs, or exploring The South Bank with his wife and three children — a journey that always ends at Borough Market.