Top ten houses that can't find buyers Essex Location: Chappel, near Colchester Guide price: £1.25m Agent: Savills, 01473 234830; savills.com The agent says that Bridgewick Hall, a stunning Grade II listed 14th century house, has been for sale "on and off" for a year. It has also had its price cut by £100,000. The 5,300 square feet of interior space includes an oak staircase, panelled hall, seven bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outside there are 4.5 acres of grounds with 300 recently planted trees.