Ageing Britain: Bungalows

Westerleigh, Bristol. There is no upper chain holding back the sale of this three-bed bungalow in this village near Chipping Sodbury. The house has three bedrooms, front and rear gardens and off-road parking, while the village boasts a petrol station, two pubs and church. It is on the market for £310,000.
The Country Property Agents’ Offices, 01454 321339 Photograph: The Country Property Agents' Office

Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire. For £359,000 this three-bed bungalow in a village near Chorley gives one-storey living a contemporary feel. There is room for two cars outside the double garage, and there are gardens to the front and rear. There is loads of room in the brand-new kitchen and bathroom.
Regan & Hallworth, 01942 205555 Photograph: Regan & Hallworth

Mudeford, Dorset. Plenty of room for visitors in this four-bedder near Christchurch. All the living space is downstairs, including two bedrooms and a bathroom with walk-in shower, but when the family descends you can put them up in the two bedrooms on the first floor. The kitchen is modern and there is a pretty south-facing garden and off-road parking. Cost: £299,950.
Finn Estate Agents, 01202 499295 Photograph: Finn Estate Agents

St Olaves, Norfolk. Moor your boat outside and enjoy the calm of the river Waveney in this bungalow in Broadland priced at £189,995. It has three bedrooms, all with en suite shower rooms, and comes with 60ft of quay and a private mooring dock, plus views along the river. Access to the house is by boat or by foot only.
Waterside Estate Agents, 01692 670400 Photograph: Waterside Estate Agents

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. This three-bedroom bungalow is well situated for trips into the centre of this attractive town. The £405,000 price tag buys you a recently renovated home complete with utility room and cloakroom. There's a new sandstone patio area outside, but some of the garden is up some steps.
Peers & Hilton, 01494 411066 Photograph: Peers & Hilton

Felinfoel, Camarthenshire. Situated near Llanelli, in a village with a brewery, this chalet-style bungalow is easy to maintain with it modern laminated floors throughout. It only has one bedroom downstairs, but there is an attic room with its own loo and washbasin for visiting friends and relatives. There's a garage and a small summerhouse for catching the Welsh sun. Cost: £125,000.
Thornes, 01554 757654 Photograph: Thornes