Properties: Houses in need of renovation

Powys: The Crooked House, Presteigne. A quirky Grade II house and 2-bed cottage with garden, dating from 1450 and set at the end of a peaceful, secluded track. 3 beds, family bath, 3 kitchens of different dates, 2 receps, utility, dairy, parlour, WC, office, studio, garage, garden, paddock, stables, wood stores. £445,000; Chesterton Humberts (01584-877778).