Million-pound pads

Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. This three-storey, five-bedroom early laird’s house is set in 6.24 acres and boasts a kilometre-long front garden overlooking the river Don. Built in 1727, Skellator House has advanced gable wings that form a U-shaped terrace at the front, with 18th century fine detail inside. Cost: in excess of £1m.
Knight Frank, Edinburgh, 0131 222 9600. Photograph: Knight Frank/Aberdeen

Teddington, Middlesex. A spilt-level, two-bedroom penthouse apartment that overlooks the river Thames. It has a reception, two en-suite shower rooms and a spiral staircase to a further reception and a 25ft roof garden. The two private balconies and 47ft sun terrace offer river views. Cost: £1,200,000.
Stack & Bonner, 020 8974 8844. Photograph: Stack & Bonner/Stack & Bonner

Sloane Square, London. This one bedroom, one bathroom first-floor apartment with a south-facing patio is set in a purpose-built block. It's going for £1,095,000.
Hamptons International, 020 7758 8433. Photograph: Hamptons International/Hamptons International

Truro, Cornwall. Set in the rural Starlight Barn complex, this family home overlooks a part-wooded valley. It has five-bedrooms, an office/studio and three letting cottages. The home is set in 6.5 acres of gardens and grounds including a field, a paddock and an arboretum. Cost: £1,100,000.
Savills Truro, 01872 243200. Photograph: Savills Truro/Savills Truro

Cyncoed, Cardiff. This four-bedroom former water tower won an award for its design. It has a hi-tech, contemporary interior, complete with cinema room, as well as a roof terrace and landscaped gardens. Cost: £1,250,000.
Fine & Country, Cardiff, 029 2046 5466. Photograph: Fine & Country/Fine & Country