This Week's Picks

Welcome back to our weekly roundup, where we scour the UK for the most fascinating, unusual, and head-turning properties on the market — and this week does not disappoint. From the world’s oldest bungalow with coastal charm, to a nightclub you can own without ever seeing the inside, to a Cambridge treehouse designed by an academic, we’ve got seven stellar picks that cover every corner of the property spectrum.

Whether you’re craving an island of your own, a sandstone cave bathroom, or a lime-green mid-terrace that’s boldly going where no interior has gone before, these listings will spark your curiosity, your dreams, and maybe even your next move.

The World’s Oldest Bungalow?

This historic bungalow isn’t just old—it’s the oldest genuine bungalow in the world, according to Historic England. With six double bedrooms, two open fireplaces, a fun “Manston” bar room, and a Tower room that’s perfect for pretending you’re ruling the coastline, it’s basically a castle for coastal living.

The massive 60-foot hallway gives you room to practice your runway walk, while the garden offers direct sea views and a hidden staircase to the promenade—if you’re feeling adventurous enough to reinstate it. Parking space? Plenty. Beach toys? Bring ‘em all. This place is ready for grand entertaining or just lounging with a view.

Dance the Night Away

Here’s your chance to own a buzzing Cardiff nightclub—nearly 4,000 sqft of underground party space with a tenant locked in for 10 years, bringing in £34,000 a year. The catch? The inside remains a mystery—no photos yet—so you’ll have to imagine the dancefloor magic yourself. Ready to join the auction on June 10th and take a leap into the unknown?

Bathroom in a Cave

West Hill Villa sits high above Hastings’ Old Town with views so stunning, you might forget you’re inside a house... until you spot the bathroom tucked inside a sandstone cave. Yep, this mid-19th-century marvel is literally built into the bedrock — meaning you can freshen up while feeling like you’re on a secret seaside adventure.

The vaulted caves where the old pottery used to be create a jaw-dropping open plan kitchen and sitting area that’s unlike anywhere else.

Fifty shades of lime

If you've ever looked around your home and thought, "Needs more lime green," then boy, do we have the place for you. This deceptively spacious mid-terrace in Whiston is bold, bright, and very green on the inside — walls, cabinets, possibly your dreams after viewing.

But it’s not just about the colour: you get three roomy bedrooms, a swish kitchen and bathroom, off-street parking, and even an outdoor WC (perfect for guests who’ve been overwhelmed by all the chartreuse). Modern, quirky, and unapologetically citrus-toned.

An Actual Island

Ever fancied owning an entire island? Like, a whole island, with 90 bedrooms, a pub, a Roman road, and a light aircraft landing strip (because, obviously). Welcome to Osea Island — part holiday paradise, part Bond villain lair, and 100% out of your price range (unless you’ve recently sold a unicorn startup or, you know, inherited a kingdom).

For just £25 million, you get 380 acres of Essex magic, 38 houses, and probably more bathrooms than Buckingham Palace. Accessible by boat, plane, car (at low tide only, naturally), or sheer delusion. Honestly, it’s giving “I need space” a whole new meaning.

A Self-Build Treehouse

This one’s not your average four-bed—it’s a 1970s modernist masterpiece built by a Cambridge professor who literally turned homework into a house. With soaring double-height ceilings, walls of glass, and more Canadian hemlock than a fancy log cabin, it’s got serious academic vibes (there’s a library wall, of course). The bedrooms feel like treehouses, the garden backs onto a park, and there's planning permission to level up with a dreamy extension.

Basically, it’s a very cool, very clever house that’s just waiting for someone to bring their vision—and maybe a hard hat.

Remoteness and Epic Views

If your dream home involves a remote hillside, uninterrupted loch views, and the occasional deer wandering past, this six-bedroom property on Skye might qualify. The main house includes a generous drawing room, open-plan kitchen with an Aga, and views that stretch all the way to the Knoydart mountains.

There’s also a one-bedroom annexe that could function as a holiday let (subject to planning), or a good place to hide from the rest of the household. Not much nearby, apart from sea, sky, and absolute quiet.

That's a wrap!

That wraps up this week’s whirlwind tour through historic bungalows, underground dance floors, and brainy modernist homes. Whether you’re here for the jaw-dropping views over Loch Hourn, the Bond-villain vibes of Osea Island, or just to marvel at how much lime green one house can handle, we hope you’re leaving with a smile — and maybe a saved link or two.

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