Snooping around – in pictures

Wreck of the week: North Yorkshire. This is a large Dales barn in Airton, near Skipton, already converted and habitable but in need of rewiring, refitting, redecorating, reconfiguring. On the market for £350,000, it is sweetly sited on the village green with the potential to rearrange into four bedrooms, with a large kitchen/dining room. Neighbours share its drive and garage.
Hunters Photograph: Hunters

In town: Essex. Lockside Marina in Chelmsford is the location for this two-bedroom duplex penthouse, which is close to the town centre. Yours for £275,000, it has views over the marina from two of its three balconies. Beware the open-tread spiral staircase, which could be a menace to children or the elderly.
Beresfords Photograph: Beresfords

In the country: Dorset. The 1980s builders noted local aesthetics (Chideock, near Bridport, is the setting) while suiting modern tastes, hence the big kitchen, master bedroom suite and double garage. It’s a shame the fourth bedroom is pretty miniature. Cost: £495,000.
Chesterton Humberts Photograph: Chesterton Humberts