Forget mansions, palaces and castles – when it comes to choosing our ideal home, us Brits are a practical lot.
Research by the Guild Of Property Professionals indicates that our top priorities are avoiding the neighbours and morning queues on the landing, as it found that our perfect property is detached, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 188 square metres – or just over 2,000 square feet – of floor space.
All these houses fit the bill, and show that it pays to be flexible on location as prices vary wildly depending on where you want to live.
West Midlands
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37, £795,000
If you value your privacy, you’ll love the Old Coach House as it sits at the end of a drive and is surrounded by tall trees and shrubs. Green fingers will come in handy as there’s a magnificent rose garden and a well-stocked orchard. knightfrank.co.uk.
East of England
Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13, £675,000
This rural cottage dates back to 1806 and has been extensively renovated, combining period details with 21st century comforts such as underfloor heating. savills.co.uk
Outer London
New Barnet EN5, £1.195million
A freshly remodelled, extended and refurbished house in an elevated setting, close to the open space of Hadley Common and within walking distance of High Barnet and New Barnet stations. Has great views, a large garden and no chain.
Inner London
Ravenscourt Park W6, £2.5million
Equally gorgeous inside and out, this Italianate villa was built in the 1850s and overlooks Ravenscourt Park. Highlights include a library with a hidden door and a kitchen/dining room with French doors opening out to a secluded south-facing garden. hortonandgarton.co.uk
South west
Taunton, Somerset TA1, £675,000
Following major renovation work, this immaculate 1930s house on the outskirts of Taunton has new grey aluminium windows and an extended open-plan kitchen/dining room with an island unit, zinc roof and full-width bifold doors.
South East
Penn, Buckinghamshire HP10, £849,950
Both the vaulted, open-plan kitchen/dining room and sitting room of this contemporary house are fitted with bifold doors leading out to the patio. One of the bedrooms – together with an en-suite shower room – is on the ground floor.
North East
Rothbury, Northumberland NE65, £495,000
Down a private lane, The Cedars is a light and airy home in a picturesque hillside position with far-reaching views towards the beautiful Northumberland National Park. The dual-aspect dining room and living room both include wide sliding doors leading out to a sunny terrace.
East Midlands
Thurlby, Lincolnshire PE10, £525,000
Formerly a farmhouse, this red-brick Georgian property is now a comfortable and spacious character-packed family home. There’s an office, utility room, generously sized conservatory, plenty of off-street parking and an enclosed, well-maintained garden. Lincoln’s nine miles to the north.
Yorkshire & the Humber
Fulwood, Sheffield S10, £750,000
This striking cool and contemporary home is in one of Sheffield’s best suburbs and in the catchment of high-performing schools. Two of the bedrooms are on the ground floor, so it’s ideal for dependent relatives. And who could resist those bifold doors?
North West
Stockport, Greater Manchester SK2, £500,000
Several Ofsted-rated outstanding or good primary schools are within walking distance of this well-designed house, located in a quiet cul-de-sac within easy reach of Manchester City centre. Has a kitchen/breakfast room, utility, snug, study and sitting roof, not to mention the impressive palm tree.
Scotland
Armadale, West Lothian EH48, offers over £280,000
With a games room above the garage, a hot tub and panoramic views over open fields, this modern villa is all about relaxation. It’s in a semi-rural location on the edge of the Black Moss nature reserve, but is also ideally positioned for commuting into Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Wales
Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd SY20, £349,950
Set in the Snowdonia National Park and 12 miles from the historic town of Machynlleth, this house boasts a 44-ft long living/dining area stretching front to back, a kitchen with a central island, a study, wonderful views over the Dyfi Valley from most of the rooms and underfloor heating.
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