M+ Property: Homes of the Week in the City, Country and Coast FOR £1.35M
Whether you’re actively house-hunting or simply indulging in a property scroll between meetings, this week’s edit takes us from a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse in Bristol, to a characterful former rectory in Rutland with serious family potential, finishing with a coastal home in Cornwall where the views do much of the talking.
CITY: GEORGIAN TOWNHOUSE, KINGSDOWN PARADE, BRISTOL
Guide Price: £1,350,000
Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3
Set within one of Bristol’s most elegant Georgian terraces, this Grade II-listed townhouse is the kind of city home that gets the balance exactly right, rich in period character but genuinely liveable for modern family life.
Arranged over four beautifully renovated floors, the interiors feel calm, thoughtful and quietly polished. Original detailing has been carefully preserved throughout, from intricate cornicing and half-height panelling to stripped wooden floorboards and period fireplaces, while the overall finish feels fresh rather than overly formal.
The standout living space is the rear reception room, where French doors open onto a balcony overlooking the garden, with far-reaching city views beyond. Downstairs, the kitchen and dining room feels like the true heart of the house, with shaker cabinetry, a large island and direct access to the south-facing garden.
And what a garden. At 85ft long and thoughtfully landscaped, it feels remarkably private for such a central location, with multiple seating areas, mature planting and enough space for both family life and entertaining.
With Bristol Royal Infirmary, the university and the city centre all within easy reach, this is city living with serious substance.
COUNTRY: THE OLD RECTORY, EDITH WESTON, RUTLAND
Guide Price: £1,250,000
Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 3
If your property fantasy involves beams, fireplaces, village life and the chance to put your own stamp on somewhere special, this former rectory in Rutland makes a compelling case.
Dating back to 1626, this Grade II-listed home sits beside the village church on a generous half-acre plot, with all the charm you would hope for from a house of this era, exposed beams, original stonework, open fireplaces and wonderfully wonky character in all the right places.
Unlike many polished country homes, this one comes with genuine scope. While it would benefit from modernisation, that is very much part of the appeal, offering the chance to create something exceptional rather than simply moving into someone else’s vision.
The layout is ideal for family life, with five bedrooms, three reception rooms and a separate one-bedroom annexe that would work beautifully for guests, multigenerational living or even a home office setup.
The location is equally appealing. Edith Weston sits on the shores of Rutland Water, with sailing, countryside walks and excellent schools all nearby, alongside the sort of village pub setup many Londoners spend years dreaming about.
COAST: DETACHED COASTAL HOME, PLAIDY, LOOE, CORNWALL
Guide Price: £1,250,000
Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 2
For those wanting a full-time coastal move rather than a compromise, this substantial Cornish home delivers exactly the sort of sea views that make everyday life feel slightly surreal.
Positioned in sought-after Plaidy, just moments from the beach, the house enjoys panoramic views across Looe Bay from much of the main accommodation, framed beautifully through large bay windows that make the most of the setting.
Inside, it feels generous and versatile rather than overtly showy, with a traditional kitchen centred around an Aga, multiple reception spaces and four bedrooms, including a principal suite with dressing room and ensuite.
Outside is where this really comes into its own. Mature landscaped gardens wrap around the property, with raised beds, entertaining terraces, a pond, workshop and plenty of space to settle properly into coastal life. Backing onto open countryside while sitting moments from the sea, it offers that increasingly rare sense of both privacy and openness.
With an EPC B rating, solar panels, battery storage and EV charging, it also quietly delivers on the practical side too. This feels less weekend bolt-hole, more permanent lifestyle shift.