Snooping around – in pictures

Around town: A redevelopment of the Royal Military Academy in Woolwich, London SE18, retaining the army’s cricket pitch and fitness centre. Starting at £315,000, the new-build and converted homes have oak floors with underfloor heating. Be aware that although Woolwich is tipped for future gentrification, it isn’t there yet.
The Academy Woolwich Photograph: The Academy Woolwich

In the country: Two 17th-century cottages melded into a three-bedroom house in Slapton, near Kingsbridge, Devon, going for £375,000. It’s on a hill, yet close to the coast with views over the village and countryside. The decor could do with an overhaul.
Marchand Petit Photograph: Marchand Petit

Wreck of the week: Loosley Row, a two-bedroom cottage in a pretty Chilterns village, with gardens and views across the countryside. Near Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, the asking price is £425,000. It needs work, but has planning permission to become a four-bed house. With good transport links and a popular grammar school, the area is pricey.
Savills Photograph: Savills

Surreal estate: On sale at around £2m in Sherwood, Oregon, US is this 20-acre estate, which houses not only a beautiful four-bed, wooden boarded property but its own 3,300 metre train track with handmade sit-on steam engines and model trains. The elaborate rideable miniature railway circles the house and includes a trestle bridge, tunnel and train storage warehouse. There is also a barn containing a model railway museum on the estate.
The Gardner Team Photograph: The Gardner Team