Stylish new homes in England for downsizers close to town – in pictures

Marlborough, Wiltshire

Just off the Parade, in the middle of the historic market town of Marlborough, is a development of mews-style townhouses and converted bungalows composed of red brick, cream render and decorative gable roofs. There is a two-bedroom terraced house for sale with an integral garage (including EV charger) and parking, a cloakroom with storage and a bright, open-plan living-dining-kitchen area on the first floor. A cinema, cafes and restaurants are all within walking distance, while London is just over an hour away by train from nearby Great Bedwyn, running into Paddington. It is a 25-minute drive to the M4. £775,000, Hamptons, 01672 837 178