Eight top-rated homes with galleries of minstrels for sale

We look at some of the best properties for sale with minstrel galleries, from a 15th-century hall house in Cranbrook, Kent, to a four-story home in Hampstead, London, which is part of a converted, Grade II-listed former library

Image 1 of 3: Old Plawhatch House in Sharpthorne, East Grinstead, East Sussex, for sale with a minstrels' gallery. East Grinstead, East Sussex; Sharpthorne; Old Plawhatch House.

A home built in the Arts and Crafts style on a village outskirt. It features open fireplaces, leaded-light windows, and an oak staircase with a gallery that doubles as a library. There are seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen, a garage with a one-bedroom annex above, a reception hall, two reception rooms, and gardens.

Cost: Knight Frank 01892-515035, £1.85 million.

Old Plawhatch House in Sharpthorne, East Grinstead, East Sussex, is a property for sale with a minstrel gallery. Old Plawhatch House, East Sussex, Sharpthorne, East Grinstead.

On a village outskirt, a house in the Arts & Crafts style. It features an oak staircase with a gallery that doubles as a library, leaded-light windows, and open fireplaces. Reception hall, two reception rooms, kitchen, garage with one bedroom annexe above, seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, and gardens.

Price: 01892-515035 Knight Frank, 1 point 85 million.

Old Plawhatch House in Sharpthorne, East Grinstead, East Sussex, is a property for sale with a minstrel gallery. East Grinstead, East Sussex, Sharpthorne, Old Plawhatch House.

A house built in the Arts and Crafts style on the outskirts of a village. It features open fireplaces, leaded-light windows, and an oak staircase with a gallery that doubles as a library. Seven rooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen, a garage with a one-bedroom addition above, a reception hall, two reception rooms, and gardens.

Cost: Knight Frank 01892-515035, or 1 point 85 million.

Image 1 of 3 The Paper Mill in Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent is a property for sale with a minstrel gallery. The Paper Mill in Benenden, Kent's Cranbrook.

A 15th-century hall house that is Grade II listed, featuring a barn and woods that are licensed for wedding ceremonies, a converted three-bedroom oast house, and a one-bedroom former stable. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a reception area, a cottage with three bedrooms, and fifty-five acres.

Jackson-Stops 01580-720000, 4 million dollars.

The Paper Mill in Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent is a property with a minstrel gallery for sale. Benenden Paper Mill, Cranbrook, Kent.

A 15th-century hall house that is Grade II listed, featuring a barn and woods that are licensed for wedding ceremonies, a converted three-bedroom oast house, and a one-bedroom former stable. Three-bedroom cottage, 50point 05 acres, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a reception area.

The cost is 4 million Jackson-Stops 01580-720000.

Minstrels' gallery and property for sale: The Paper Mill, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent. Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent; The Paper Mill.

This Grade II-listed 15th-century hall house has a barn and woods that are permitted for wedding ceremonies, a converted three-bedroom oast house, and a one-bedroom former stable. It also has an enclosed minstrels gallery. 50.05 acres, three-bedroom cottage, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a reception area.

Jackson-Stops 01580-720000 cost £4 million.

Image 1 of 2: The Skeel Library, Hampstead Manor, Hampstead, London NW3, property for sale with minstrel gallery. Hampstead Manor, Hampstead, London NW3, is home to the Skeel Library.

Built in 1904, this four-story building is a portion of the converted, Grade II-listed Westfield College library. With double-height Crittall windows and a mezzanine library, it features an open-concept living area and kitchen. There are three bedrooms, four bathrooms, two media rooms, two dressing rooms, a terrace, two parking spots, and a concierge.

Knight Frank 020-7317 7966; price: 6.5 million dollars.

Hampstead Manor, London NW3, The Skeel Library, is a property for sale that includes a minstrels' gallery. The Skeel Library is located at Hampstead Manor in Hampstead, London NW3.

This four-story building is a portion of Westfield College's 1904-built, Grade II-listed former library. With double-height Crittall windows and a mezzanine library, it features an open-plan living area and kitchen. Two dressing rooms, two media rooms, three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a terrace, two parking spots, and a concierge.

Knight Frank 020-7317 7966, price: 6.5 million.

Image 1 of 2 The Bell Hoose in Kinneff, Kincardineshire, is a property for sale with a minstrel gallery. The Bell Hoose, Kincardineshire, Kinneff.

This converted church from the 1840s still has its original stained-glass windows, a double-height ceiling, a large dining kitchen, and a minstrels gallery that doubles as a library. 0.49 acres with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a reception area, a garage, a polytunnel, vegetable gardens, a garden, underfloor heating, solar panels, and a biomass boiler.

Cost: £485,000+ Savills 01738-477525.

The Bell Hoose, Kinneff, Kincardineshire, is a property for sale with a minstrel gallery. Kinneff, Kincardineshire: The Bell Hoose.

This converted church from the 1840s still has its original stained-glass windows, a double-height ceiling, a large dining kitchen, and a minstrels gallery that serves as a library. 0.49 acres with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a reception area, a garage, a polytunnel, vegetable gardens, a garden, underfloor heating, solar panels, and a biomass boiler.

Cost: 485,000+ Savills 01738-477525.

Image 1 of 3: St. is a property for sale with a minstrel gallery. Paul's Church in Bradford, West Yorkshire's Denholme. The St. Paul's Church, Bradford, West Yorkshire, Denholme.

A converted church from the 1840s with a Grade II listing. It features an open-plan main hall with Gothic arches and columns, double-height windows, a minstrels gallery, and a fireplace. Additionally, the aisle has been transformed into an enclosed courtyard garden. There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two reception areas, a gym, a kitchen, a studio, a bell tower, a detached office, gardens, a paddock, and 1/8 acres.

Cost: 01434-622234 Finest Properties 995,000.

Real estate with a minstrel gallery for sale: St. Pauls Church, West Yorkshire, Bradford, Denholme. "St". Paul's Church in Bradford, West Yorkshire's Denholme.

A converted church from the 1840s that is listed as Grade II. There are double-height windows, a fireplace, a minstrels gallery, and an open-plan main hall with Gothic arches and columns. Also, an enclosed courtyard garden has been created in place of the aisle. 1.8 acres, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, a gym, a kitchen, a workshop, a studio, a bell tower, a detached office, gardens, and a paddock.

995,000 Finest Properties 01434-622234 is the price.

Minstrels' gallery and real estate for sale: St. Paul's Church in Bradford, West Yorkshire's Denholme. As St. Paul's Church, Denholme, West Yorkshire, Bradford.

A converted church from the 1840s that is listed as Grade II. There are double-height windows, a fireplace, a minstrels gallery, and an open-plan main hall with Gothic arches and columns. Additionally, an enclosed courtyard garden has been created in the aisle. Four rooms, four bathrooms, two reception areas, a kitchen, a gym, a bell tower, a detached office, a workshop, a paddock, gardens, and 1/8 acres.

Finest Properties 01434-622234, 995,000.

Image 1 of 2: Wyatts Great Barn, Leicester sq\. Farm, South Creake, Norfolk, for sale with minstrel gallery. Leicester sq\. Farm, South Creake, Norfolk; Wyatts Great Barn.

An 18th-century barn that has been converted and is listed in Grade II. It features exposed brickwork, wood-burning stoves, beamed ceilings, a vaulted sitting room with a minstrel gallery, and a dining kitchen with an Aga. Two reception areas, four bedrooms, a dressing room, four bathrooms, a garage, and a garden.

Cost: 1.25 million, Sowerby's 01328-730340.

Wyatts Great Barn, Leicester sq\. Farm, South Creake, Norfolk, is a property for sale with a minstrel gallery. Leicester sq\. Farm, Wyatts Great Barn, South Creake, Norfolk.

An 18th-century barn that has been converted and is listed in Grade II. Beamed ceilings, exposed brickwork, wood-burning stoves, an Aga in the dining kitchen, and a vaulted sitting room with a minstrel gallery are all features. There are four bedrooms, a dressing room, four bathrooms, two reception areas, a garage, and a garden.

Price: 01328-730340 Sowerbys 125 million.

Image 1 of 2 Stratford House, Cropwell Butler, Nottinghamshire, is a property for sale with a minstrels' gallery. Cropwell Butler, Nottinghamshire's Stratford House.

A home on the outskirts of a village with paddocks and beautifully designed gardens all around. It features wood floors, stone fireplaces, exposed beams, a country kitchen with custom oak cabinets and an Aga, and a party room with a minstrels gallery, oak paneling, and a vaulted ceiling. Stables, cabin, 8 acres, study, indoor pool, gym, two reception rooms, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms.

£2.25 million+ Fine & Country 0115-982 2824 is the price.

Stratford House in Cropwell Butler, Nottinghamshire, is a property for sale with a minstrels' gallery. Stratford House, Nottinghamshire, Cropwell Butler.

A home on the outskirts of a village with paddocks and beautifully designed gardens all around. It features wood floors, stone fireplaces, exposed beams, a country kitchen with custom oak cabinets and an Aga, and a party room with a minstrels gallery, oak paneling, and a vaulted ceiling. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two reception areas, a study, a gym, an indoor pool, stables, a cabin, and eight acres.

Cost: 2.25 million plus Fine & Country 0115-982 2824.

Picture 1 of 3: Rakesdale House, Rakesdale, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, is for sale with a minstrel gallery. Rakesdale House, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, Rakesdale.

A home nestled into a hillside with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. It features wood-burning stoves, semi-paneled walls, a conservatory, a dining room with double-height windows, a minstrels gallery, and a vaulted ceiling. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception areas, a study, a breakfast kitchen, a stable, a shower-equipped gym, garages with a one-bedroom apartment above, gardens, terraces, a pond, parking, and eighteen acres comprise this property.

Price: 01952-239500 Savills, 1 point 85 million.

Rakesdale House in Rakesdale, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, is for sale and features a minstrels' gallery. Rakesdale House, Stoke-on-Trent, Rakesdale, Alton.

A home nestled into a hillside with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. It features double-height windows, a minstrels gallery, wood-burning stoves, a conservatory, and a dining room with a vaulted ceiling. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception areas, a breakfast kitchen, a stable, a gym with a shower, garages with a one-bedroom apartment above, gardens, terraces, a pond, parking, and eighteen acres.

Cost: 1.85 million Savills 01952-239500.

Rakesdale House, Rakesdale, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent is a property for sale with a minstrel gallery. Rakesdale House, Stoke-on-Trent, Alton, Rakesdale.

A house with breathtaking views of the open countryside, nestled into the hillside. It features wood-burning stoves, a conservatory, a dining room with double-height windows, a minstrels gallery, and partially paneled walls. There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception areas, a breakfast kitchen, a stable, a gym with a shower, garages with a one-bedroom apartment above, gardens, terraces, a pond, parking, and eighteen acres.

Cost: Savills 01952-239500, 1.85 million.