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The Times: "Nine quirky homes for sale, from a windmill to a Victorian station"

"Hundreds of thousands of properties are listed each year, but there are always a few that instantly stand out — homes with unusual features" and The Times' "Nine quirky homes for sale, from a windmill to a Victorian station" includes The Baths in Bowdon, which comes with its own hobbit house...

"For JRR Tolkien fans, this Bowdon property comes with a hobbit house tucked away in the garden. Located about ten miles from Manchester rather than in Hobbiton, the main property is a substantial 5,810 sq ft six-bedroom home set within an acre of landscaped grounds. The whimsical hideaway adds a playful contrast to this otherwise modern family home with its own spa wing, which includes an indoor pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, and gym." Guide price of £2,850,000.

https://www.jackson-stops.co.uk/properties/20680612/sales/hale

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/property-home/article/nine-best-quirky-homes-on-sale-property-market-houses-buy-now-7ss3rs8kq 
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