Our Favourite Homes For Sale In May
Every month, we like to pick out a few homes currently for sale that have really caught our eye.Not always because they are the biggest.
Not always because they are the most expensive.
But because they offer something a little bit special.
And this month’s selection is a lovely mix.
We’ve got substantial village homes, extended family space, historic cottages, workshop potential, mature gardens, renovation opportunities and homes with the kind of character you simply can’t replicate.
Here are a few of our favourites this month.
8 High Street, West Haddon
There is something very special about a character home positioned right in the heart of a village, especially when it enjoys views across to the church.
8 High Street in West Haddon is a substantial four-bedroom character home offering around 2,250 sq. ft. of accommodation, four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a generous driveway, double garage and a south-facing rear garden. It is also offered with no upper chain.
What really stands out here is the history. Much of the property dates back to the Victorian period, with site documentation going as far back as the 18th century. It was once used as a butcher’s shop before later becoming a general store, giving the home a lovely connection to the story of the village itself.
Inside, there are plenty of period features, including exposed beams, fireplaces and traditional proportions, alongside practical additions such as a usable tanked cellar room. There is also potential connected to the driveway and garage area, subject to the necessary permissions, which adds another interesting layer to this already individual home.
This is one of those properties that feels difficult to replicate — full of space, history, character and village life.
Oakside, Cawston Lane, Dunchurch
From the front, Oakside may look fairly modest, but step inside and it quickly becomes clear there is far more space here than you might first expect.
This five-bedroom detached home in Dunchurch has been substantially extended to create a flexible family home, with a large open-plan kitchen/dining room, spacious lounge, snug/playroom, conservatory, utility room, five bedrooms and a generous rear garden. It is also vacant, offered with no upper chain, and has the benefit of our 28 Day Express Sale being available.
The kitchen/dining room is the real heart of the home. It occupies the full footprint of the double-storey extension added in 2010 and has clearly been a much-loved entertaining space over the years. Bi-fold doors lead into the conservatory, helping the living space flow out towards the garden.
Outside, the garden is another major highlight. It extends to over 90 ft and includes a garden room which could work brilliantly as a bar, gym, entertaining space or hobby room.
For families wanting village life, space and flexibility, this is a really strong option.
The Homestead, Mill Road, Kislingbury
The Homestead is not just a character property — it is a home with a proper story.
Believed to be one of the oldest homes in Kislingbury and dated 1656, this Grade II listed property has stood in the village for well over three centuries. It needs work, care and the right buyer with vision, but for someone who loves old buildings, history and potential, this is a very special opportunity.
The house is packed with period detail, including ironstone construction, a thatched roof, mullion windows, exposed beams, thick walls and a huge lounge full of atmosphere. There is around 1,400 sq. ft. of living space, plus nearly 900 sq. ft. of additional workshop space, giving approximately 2,300 sq. ft. overall.
That workshop space is one of the biggest talking points. It could suit someone needing storage, studio space, hobby space, a home office setup, or simply someone who wants a project with real long-term potential — subject, of course, to the necessary permissions and listed building consent.
This one will not be for everyone, and that is exactly the point. For the right buyer, it could be something incredibly special.
5 Nibbits Lane, Braunston
This is the kind of cottage that immediately feels welcoming.
Set in the heart of Braunston, just off the High Street, this four-bedroom character cottage offers exposed beams, brick fireplaces, two reception rooms with log burners, a re-fitted Shaker-style kitchen, solar panels, a large mature rear garden and no upper chain.
What we like about this one is the balance. Some period cottages can feel compromised by their age, but this home manages to retain plenty of charm while still offering genuinely practical family space. The lounge stretches over 20 feet, the dining room has a lovely cosy feel, and the kitchen has been updated in a way that works well with the character of the house.
The garden is another real highlight, with multiple seating areas and plenty of mature greenery. Add in the fact that you are within walking distance of Braunston Marina, village amenities and the canal walks, and this becomes a lovely lifestyle home as much as a practical one.
Warm, characterful and surprisingly usable — this is definitely one to look at if you love village cottage living.
12 Bucknills Lane, Crick
This is one of those homes where the opportunity is just as important as the house itself.
12 Bucknills Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached home in the heart of Crick, offered with no upper chain and set on a generous raised plot with a mature wrap-around garden, rear vehicle access and a driveway.
It does need updating, but that is exactly what makes it interesting. There is plenty of scope here for someone to improve the home over time, and possibly extend or create a garage, workshop or studio in the garden, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
The house itself has a large lounge, a spacious kitchen/diner, rear porch/utility area, downstairs WC, two double bedrooms and a large upstairs bathroom, so the basic layout already works really well.
But the garden is the bit that really stands out. It wraps around the house and feels mature, established and much larger than you might expect, especially for a home so close to the centre of the village.
For someone who wants Crick village life, a good plot and a home they can make their own, this could be a really lovely opportunity.
Final Thoughts
What we love about this month’s collection is how different each home is.
Some are packed with history.
Some offer brilliant family space.
Some are all about potential.
And some simply have that feeling you can’t always put into words.
From West Haddon to Dunchurch, Kislingbury to Braunston, these homes are all very different, but each one has something that makes it stand out.
If any of them catch your eye, we would love to show you around.
And if you are thinking about selling, this is a lovely reminder that every home has its own story — our job is to help tell it properly.
