Snooping around – in pictures

In town: Kent. You can pick from a row of newly renovated, two-bed, two-bath Victorian cottages within Canterbury’s old city walls. Access, and parking, are down a private lane, and you’ll have to wait several years for your planting to mature and screen your low-fenced back garden from the neighbours. On the market for £237,500-£239,500.
Cluttons Photograph: Cluttons

In the country: Warwickshire. This £425,000 four-bedder is part of village perfection, ranged round Warmington green and duck pond, but it is also close to commuter trains from Banbury. It is spacious, smart and quaint with beams, inglenook and exposed stone. It’s just a shame it’s attached to its neighbour.
Knight Frank Photograph: Knight Frank

Wreck of the week: Morayshire. This £225,000, four-bed former presbytery in Forres is unmodernised – £15,000 upwards should resuscitate it. It’s large with elegant period features, and is close to a park in the ancient town centre, as well as spectacular scenery and the coast. It does, however, share access with the church.
Strutt & Parker Photograph: Strutt & Parker

Bargain of the week: Cornwall. ‘Exceed Your Expectations’ reads the brochure for these apartments overlooking Porth beach near Newquay. Sadly, the developer did just that and has gone into administration, which is why up to 40% has been shaved off the asking prices. Number 5 is a two-bed, two-bath ground-floor flat with Atlantic vistas from its south-facing balcony. It gets its own cage for storage of surf boards and swimming toys, and a secure underground parking place. On the market for £165,000.
Jackson-Stops & Staff, 01392 214222
Photograph: Jackson-Stops & Staff