Many people's pastime includes browsing on property sites, and it is easy to see why.
Even if you're not looking to move any time soon, searching houses on sites such as Rightmove can offer a form of relaxation and also provide a sense of aspiration.
Between the affordable homes and million-pound mansions, there are some eye-catching properties that stand out from the rest.
From townhouses and bungalows to semi-detached and detached homes, these houses featured below have one or two unique features that intrigue you to peak inside.
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Here are some of the Greater Manchester's most striking homes that have recently been added to the market.
Canisp Close, Chadderton
£425,000
This orange-brick detached home has just gone on the market and is the epitome of open-plan living.
The four-bedroom home has been extended to provide a modern, sizeable place for a family.
Just a few clicks through the images uncover a pristine home that has been beautifully designed.
The heart of the home is evidently the shared kitchen and dining space which features exposed brick walls, a pitched roof with a skylight window, a floor-to-ceiling log burner and a centre island,
The home also has a separate lounge, sitting room, three double bedrooms, a master bedroom with an en-suite and a family bathroom.
Bentinck Street, Castlefield
£450,000
This city-centre townhouse has an attractive exterior made up of contrasting grey brick and orange wood.
Perhaps the most intriguing part of this three-bed apartment is its secluded wooden rooftop terrace, with just one small wall of full height windows.
The interior inside the three-storey flat also doesn't disappoint with black glass doors, lots of natural light and a skylight window.
This home is made up of an entrance hallway, three double bedrooms, one with an en-suite, a kitchen dining area, spacious living room and a remote controlled integral garage.
Bankside Place, Radcliffe
£450,000
The exterior of this architect-designed detached home speaks for itself.
This five-bed property in Radcliffe has all the components of a luxury, contemporary home designed for modern-day family living.
Inside the three-storey home is mostly open plan with eye-catching features such as a glass and wood staircase, Juliette balcony and a triangular recessed window on the top floor.
The property includes a shared kitchen and living area, lounge and dining room, master bedroom with an en-suite, four double bedrooms, two with en-suites and a family bathroom.
Lynwood Grove, Sale
£500,000
This impressive period terrace in Sale blends its traditional features with a contemporary finish.
Across four floors are a variety of stylish rooms, each unique to their own.
The ideal family home is made up of an entrance hall, a large lounge with a feature fireplace, a stylish kitchen, spacious dining room, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Cellars also offer additional living space along and there is a rear garden with raised decking and a patio area.
Everest Road, Hyde
£585,000
The most eye-catching homes aren't always the new, modern ones.
This detached cottage set in woodland has numerous character features including black and white timber, exposed beams, dark oak wood and stone fireplaces.
The four-bed property is made up of a hallway, kitchen, conservatory, dining room, living room, four double bedrooms, one being the master with a dressing room and en-suite and a family bathroom.
Outside the home also boasts a detached stable block, 31 acres of land and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
South Park Road, Gatley
£600,000
This detached home is a product of recent trends with white rendered walls, a grey slated roof and windows, doors and exposed brick also painted grey.
Inside the property has been carefully maintained and substantially extended to provide a four-bed family home.
The house benefits from an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining room, a sun room, four bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room.
Outside there is a spacious south-facing garden to the back.
Springwater Avenue, Ramsbottom
£650,000
As soon as you view the exterior of this home, with a mix of render, light wooden cladding and anthracite grey paint, it's intriguing to take a look inside.
And the interior of the four-bed home does not disappoint.
With modern decor throughout such as box bay windows, a cascading exposed-bulb feature, zesty yellow feature wall and a tiled chimney breast, the home has been put together with elegance and style.
The home comprises of an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen dining room, walk-in pantry, sitting room, a master bedroom with an en-suite, three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and an integral garage, currently utilised as a gym.
Outdoors is a freestanding garden pod which provides self-contained accommodation, featuring a shower room, kitchenette and bedroom with space for a sofa.
Holly Road, Swinton
£695,000
Set behind a gate, this detached home has been extended to offer an extensive family space.
Bringing the style of its exterior indoors, the four-bed home has an oak staircase, exposed beams and brick, a wood burner and a stunning pitched roof.
Although unfurnished in the images, this property's potential is evident with its huge open-plan living space.
The rooms consist of a hallway, family room, reception room, a kitchen dining room, an extension area suitable for many purposes, four double bedrooms, a bathroom and a master bedroom with a en-suite and steam room.
On the second floor is a converted loft space which allows for plenty of storage and is fully accessible.
Yew Tree Grove, Heald Green
£725,000
This detached bungalow in Stockport is lovingly maintained and makes for an elegant home.
Set in enveloping grounds on a gated plot of land, the four-bed home sits at the end of a long tree-lined driveway.
Inside the home is made up of entrance hall, living room with a feature fireplace, a dining room, large kitchen, a library area, four bedrooms and two family bathrooms.
There is also a large attic space with the potential for a loft conversion subject to permission, and a summer house outdoors.
South Downs Drive, Hale
£1,800,000
Last but certainly not least is this impressive million-pound mansion.
Behind a private gated entrance is this beautiful black and white timber five-bed home complete with three floors of grand living space.
Stylishly designed, the property has a reception hall, lounge, playroom, dining room, a fully fitted kitchen, four bedroom, a master suite with a dressing room and en-suite, and three bathrooms.
The rear south-west facing garden is beautifully landscaped and there is a double garage to the front.
