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published Sept 3 2003 In the heart of the circle 
TWO cottages in the heart of the Avebury stone circle are on offer to prospective tenants. One, called Perry's Cottage, is a three-bedroomed semi-detached and is available at £900 per month. The other, a five-bedroomed detached cottage called The Pottery, has had its rent set at just £500 per month because the leaseholder is expecting to carry out necessary repairs and refurbishment. 
Both cottages are in Green Street, within the inner circle of stones at the World Heritage Site, whose history dates back at least five thousand years.
They are among hundreds of properties which are owned by the trust and let to tenants. Trust spokesman Alex Brannen said: ' The trust is one of the major landowners in the country, and leases thousands of farms, farm buildings and cottages. What is wonderful about these two cottages is that they are within a World Heritage Site. But it is important for prospective tenants to note that the five-bedroomed cottage needs some restoration, which the tenant will be responsible for.' The larger cottage was built over the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries as three separate dwellings before being made into one. The smaller was built in the mid-18th century, possibly as a shop with living accommodation, and was used as the premises of a harness-maker and saddler in the following century. It is described as being in good decorative order, with oil-fired central heating. Both properties will be available for viewing on September 12. Further details are available from Sally Sparrow on 01985 843600 Back to 2003 index |
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