What can you buy for the average house price right now?
The spring housing market has started out busier than ever. Huge demand from buyers has pushed the average national asking price above £350,000 for the first time.
But you can still buy some great homes across Britain on this budget. We’ve uncovered everything from cosy cottages in idyllic villages, to big, detached houses and countryside retreats. Take a look.
A character cottage in a country lane
This split-level, four-bedroom cottage is set in beautifully established gardens next to open fields, with rural views on offer in all directions. Enjoy scenic walks straight from your front door, and the North East Anglesey coastline is just a couple of miles away.
A period cottage in the heart of the village
This spacious two/three-bedroom detached cottage in Maids Moreton has the beautiful village rose garden on the doorstep. Inside, plenty of the home’s original features have been retained, including a log burner, exposed timber beams and brickwork, and a stable-style door to the rear garden.
A contemporary detached house
This large detached house is located within a popular modern development on the outskirts of Hemsworth, and has four double bedrooms, a modern fitted kitchen, a separate dining room and a conservatory. The garage is currently being used as an entertaining space, with a fitted bar.
A Grade II-listed house with 17th century charm
Beyond the lime-washed façade of this three-bedroom cottage, you’ll find plenty of timeless period features. From the parquet flooring, to low door frames and ‘wonky’ sloping floors, if you like charm and character, you’re going to love this historic home that’s close to the Suffolk-Norfolk border in the market town of Beccles.
A Grade II-listed countryside cottage
This character cottage is located in the village of Frampton, which lies within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just six miles north-west of Dorchester.
The home is packed with historic charm, from exposed ceiling beams to an inglenook fireplace, along with original wooden latch doors on both of the bedrooms. Outside, there’s a tiered garden with a summerhouse, a log store, a greenhouse and a chicken run.
A Grade II-listed stone cottage
This beautiful two-bedroom home in the pretty village of West Coker is packed with period cottage charm, with beamed ceilings, mullion windows and a centrepiece stone fireplace. French doors from the dining room open out to a pretty cottage garden and patio area.
A new-build detached house
This spacious detached house in Southport is spread over three levels on a large corner plot. On the upper floors, you’ll find three double bedrooms and a single room which would make a great home office. There’s also an open-plan kitchen/diner, which opens out to the garden.
A bay-fronted Victorian home
This three-bedroom terraced house is on the eastern edge of Bristol in the town of Kingswood. The home has been renovated from the top down by its current owners, with colourful interiors and beautiful flooring throughout.
A detached villa in the village of Liff
This spacious two-storey villa is located on the outskirts of Dundee. The kitchen is open plan to a large dining room, creating a perfect entertaining space, and there’s also a spacious good-sized living room with a feature fireplace. Outside, there’s a paved, tiered garden with a sun terrace, and part of the double garage is currently being used as a home gym.