Snooping around – in pictures

Wreck of the week: Fife. This is the ruin of the 15th-century Lordscairnie Castle near Moonzie, which has lain empty for 300 years. It’s a romantic’s dream, with wild scenery and 30 acres of its own, and all just 11 miles from Dundee. But beyond the walls there’s not much else to it, and you’ll get no change from £1m to restore it – on top of the £220,000 price tag. Plus, it hasn’t got planning permission yet.
Smiths Gore
Photograph: Smiths Gore

In town: London. Chic in miniature in a gated lane of flowered patios just around the corner from the new East London line in SE15. It’s a shame your £299,995 buys just one bedroom.
Roy Brooks
Photograph: Roy Brooks

In the country: Somerset. Henstridge, near Templecombe, is the peaceful setting for this four-bedder. Yours for £399,950, the bedrooms are all doubles and it has two large receptions and a walled garden with outbuildings. It’s also in a conservation area.
Chesterton Humberts
Photograph: Chesterton Humberts

Bargain of the week: Yorkshire. This three-bed cottage in the town of Beverley could probably fetch around £230,000, but the vendors are asking for £190,000 in the hope of a speedy sale. It’s close to the heart of the historic market town with graceful period features – high ceilings, dado rails, fireplaces and wooden floors. There’s a long, prettily landscaped garden to where you can retreat from the busyness of the main road in front.
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Photograph: Express Estate Agency Ltd