This might be a bit on the pricey side but who could resist the chance to look around this stunning property in one of the UK’s most famous roads? For £4.5m you get six glorious bedrooms, an immaculate kitchen complete with enormous cooking range, four reception rooms with plenty of room for the grand piano and a garden to die for.
On the market through Hamptons Photograph: Hamptons
Alternatively, if you just want a simple weekend getaway, this two-bedroom house could be perfect. Although it is Grade II-listed, there is planning permission to enlarge the cottage to include a kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with en suite shower room and garage.
On the market for £279,995 with Hamptons Photograph: Hamptons
This Grade II-listed home is believed to have been built in 1796 as part of a small estate, close to the city centre and quayside area. The house is extraordinary, with trompe-l’oeil murals, views over Exeter, a music room, enormous kitchen, a gym, two further reception rooms and five bedrooms.
On the market for £1.75m through John D Wood Photograph: John D Wood
Everyone thinks they want to live in Brighton, but the really beautiful properties are right next door in Hove. Brunswick Square is one of the classic Regency squares along the front, and this one-bedroom flat has a lovely view over the lower part of the square and the sea. The black and white decorations might not be to everyone’s taste, but that can easily be changed and there are plenty of original features.
On the market through King & Chasemore for £280,000 Photograph: King & Chasemore
Strelley Village was first recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086, and is probably still almost as quiet and secluded as it was then. This barn was built in the 1860s but its conversion into a five-bedroom house is very modern, and includes that very noughties must-have: a home cinema. Three of the bedrooms are en suite. The price has been slashed by £200,000 to £600,000.
On the market with Frank Innes Photograph: Frank Innes
This charming eighth-century cottage is sited at the foot of Shotover Hill, a popular location in Oxford. This cottage belies its size: it includes four double bedrooms, two generous reception rooms, two bathrooms and a lovely conservatory going out into a large secluded garden.
On the market for £650,000 though Taylors Photograph: Taylors
This eight-bedroom contemporary property looks perfect for anyone wanting to run a bed and breakfast business. Alternatively there is planning permission to convert it into two houses each including three or four bedrooms. Just get a look at the panoramic views over the Camel Estuary.
On the market for £795,000 through Stratton Crebber Photograph: Stratton Crebber
There’s room for the polo ponies at this five-bedroom, partly refurbished Cotswold stone house right in the heart of Jilly Cooper territory: nearly four acres of paddocks are included in the asking price of £650,000. The house is lovely inside, but the pièce de résistence is the exterior of the house, particularly the fabulous cottage garden.
On the market for £650,000 with Hamptons Photograph: Hamptons
This four-bedroom period farmhouse just reeks of potential. It comes with an extensive range of barns suitable for conversion, subject to planning permission, and sits in seven acres of land with views over open countryside.
On the market with John D Wood for £575,000 Photograph: John D Wood
The asking price of £975,000 might seem a bit pricey for what essentially is a flat in commuterland. But this four-bedroom beauty is pretty special: a grand oak staircase, spacious well-lit rooms and glorious views over the countryside from an very well presented home.
On the market with Hamptons Photograph: Hamptons
Is it just me or are terraced thatched cottages pretty unusual? This lovely example sit in a conservation area and has been sensitively updated to include a shaker style with small range cooker. The back garden is a decent size and currently houses several chickens (which are not included in the sale).
On the market for £215,000 with Palmer Snell Photograph: Palmer Snell
Who said it was impossible to buy a property for less than £100,000 in London? This one-bedroom flat on the Woolwich/Charlton borders has dropped in price from £110,000 to £95,000. OK it’s a bit compact, but you get a share in the freehold and communal garden and it’s just quarter of a mile from Woolwich Dockyard station.
On the market with Mann Countrywide Photograph: Mann Countrywide
Enjoy marina views from this two-bedroom, two-bathroom first floor apartment. Unusually, the owners have not set a price and are inviting interested parties to make an offer.
One the market with Bairstow Eves Photograph: Bairstow Eves
