An estate agent has revealed its top 10 most-viewed homes of the month – from a countryside 1.84-acre home to a peaceful period cottage.
These 10 properties attracted the most attention from online house-hunters on the Purplebricks site, which currently hosts 7,856 homes for sale across the UK.
Purplebricks – the UK’s biggest online estate agent – sold 950 homes in August and 9,154 since the start of the year.
According to the latest House Price Index, the average UK home is worth £270,000 – the most popular Purplebricks property last month was £65,000 above that figure.
The four-bedroom detached family home on Moffat Walk, Tranent, East Lothian, was the most-viewed home in August on the Purplebricks website.
The East Lothian town is located just 11 miles from the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, making it a great option for anyone looking to travel regularly in and out of Edinburgh.
The former coal mining town is famous for the Massacre of Tranent, which occurred in 1797, seeing locals killed as a result of protesting against conscription into the British Army.
The property has a master bedroom with an ensuite and fitted wardrobes, as well as an open-plan living and dining area.
Outside, the garden is immaculate with a patio and lawn area.
This four-bedroom detached family home on Moffat Walk, Tranent, East Lothian, was the most-viewed home in August on the Purplebricks website
The property has a master bedroom with an ensuite and fitted wardrobes, as well as an open-plan living and dining area
The house is on the market for £335,000, which comes in slightly above the average price of £279,516 in the proud ex-coal mining hub, according to the latest House Price Index.
According to the latest House Price Index (HPI), the average West Lothian home has increased by 4% in value during the past 12 months, meaning that the typical property in the area has seen an increase in value of £11,181.
A person in West Lothian, earning the area’s £31,000 average salary, would pay around £1,484 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £68,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Detached woodland-eclipsed looking home – with more toilets than bedrooms
This five-bedroom home is the second most admired property by house-hunters thanks to its woodland charm and impressive decor.
Located in The Drive, Leeds, the property offers both a level of privacy as well as convenience thanks to its Leeds location.
The city of Leeds is renowned as the largest city in the proud county of Yorkshire, with a population of around 800,000.
The property’s most striking feature is that it looks externally with several trees and bushes growing around it, making it look like something from a fairytale.
Inside, the property boasts a newly renovated kitchen as well as a room, which is currently used to house a drum kit, while another room is home to a pool table.
This five-bedroom home is the second most admired property by house-hunters thanks to its woodland charm and impressive decor
Located in The Drive, Leeds, the property offers both a level of privacy as well as convenience thanks to its Leeds location
Despite the property having five bedrooms, four en-suite, the property has six bathrooms to choose from, one of which features a ‘Jack and Jill’ shower room that connects to an adjoining sixth bedroom.
The property is on the market for £750,000, which comes in just above the average price of £237,971 for the area, according to the latest HPI data.
In the past year, the average house price in Leeds has increased by 5%, which works out at an increase of over £12,374.
Someone in Leeds, earning the ‘Yorkshire capitals’ £42,800 average salary, would pay around £3,334 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £150,000 according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Three-bed home in sought-after Kent suburb
This three-bedroom terraced home is perfect for anyone looking for a newly refurbished home commutable to London.
Located on Larchwood Close, Chatham, in the suburb of Lordswood, Kent, this property is packed full of modern refurbishments and plenty of space.
Despite being only a 37-mile drive into the heart of the capital, this property and area offer a welcome blend of practical convenience as well as an appealing, peaceful escapism from all the hustle and bustle of the city.
Lordswood is known for bordering the beautiful and tranquil Kent Downs, which offers residents a great place to enjoy long walks in the countryside.
This three-bedroom terraced home is perfect for anyone looking for a newly refurbished home commutable to London
Located on Larchwood Close, Chatham, in the suburb of Lordswood, Kent, this property is packed full of modern refurbishments and plenty of space
The property’s garden is low-maintenance with plenty of space, as well as featuring an insulated summer house with electrics.
This £318,500 property has a lower asking price than the average home in the Kent area, which is £347,299, according to the latest HPI data.
In the past 12 months, the average property in the area has risen by 3% meaning a price rise of around £11,808.
A buyer earning the area’s average salary of £39,038 would pay around £1,409 in monthly mortgage payments on this cottage, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £65,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Four-bed rural detached Stable Cottage for horse lovers
This four-bed detached horse stable cottage would not only be a great place for a family of equestrians, given that it comes with paddocks, two stables, a hay barn and a tack room.
This rural retreat – known as ‘Bay Tree Cottage’ – is in Birchwood in the Malvern Hills and offers panoramic views of the surrounding ‘Midlands Alps’.
The property features a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace as well as a wood burner, with an additional family room/snug.
The property boasts 1.84 acres of land in total, where you can also discover a games room fitted with a toilet and a kitchenette inside.
This four-bed detached horse stable cottage would not only be a great place for a family of equestrians, given that it comes with paddocks, two stables, a hay barn and a tack room
This rural retreat – known as ‘Bay Tree Cottage’ – is in Birchwood in the Malvern Hills and offers panoramic views of the surrounding ‘Midlands Alps
The average property price in Malvern is £320,109, less than the £730,000 price tag on this home. However, in the past 12 months, property prices in Malvern have seen a decline of -3% which means that they are about £8,643 cheaper to buy.
A buyer earning the £37,430 average salary for the area would pay around £3,262 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £143,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Spacious top-floor two-bedroom flat in West Northamptonshire
This spacious two-bedroom flat is the second cheapest home on Purplebricks’ most-viewed list with an asking price of £100,000.
The property is in a development less than two years old, and within walking distance of Towcester town centre.
The 67-square-metre home is also available through shared ownership at 35% for £87,500 should a buyer consider that option.
The generously-sized flat includes an entrance hall with storage, an open-plan kitchen/sitting room, two double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a Juliet balcony.
Towcester is Northamptonshire’s oldest town, with origins dating back to the Stone Age.
The town is in a convenient geographic location as it is nestled between Birmingham and London, meaning it is a useful place for someone looking to occasionally commute between the two thriving cities.
This spacious two-bedroom flat is the second cheapest home on Purplebricks’ most-viewed list with an asking price of £100,000
The property is in a development less than two years old, and within walking distance of Towcester town centre
The average price for a flat in the West Northamptonshire region is £142,704. Property values in the area have increased by an average of £13,445 over the past year.
A person in Towcester earning the town’s £31,559 average salary would pay around £444 in monthly mortgage payments on this flat – assuming a 25 year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £20,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Four-bed ‘Tardis’ bungalow with log cabin
This four-bedroom property has been described as being like a ‘Tardis’ due to its deceptively spacious interior despite being an average-sized bungalow from the outside.
The property, located on Hassock Lane, Shipley, Heanor, is an attractive proposition to prospective buyers as soon as they set eyes on it, thanks to its privacy and space from the street with large gates.
Shipley, located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, boasts a convenient location, being situated just 8 miles north-east of Derby.
The town of Heanor, which is only 1.6 miles away, is also the proud home to the world’s oldest and largest manufacturer of Christmas puddings.
The property itself provides the surprise factor of generous living space within what may look like a standard bungalow footprint.
This four-bedroom property has been described as being like a ‘Tardis’ due to its deceptively spacious interior
The property, located on Hassock Lane, Shipley, Heanor, is an attractive proposition to prospective buyers as soon as they set eyes on it
Additionally, the bungalow features a log cabin in the rear garden with a log burner, electricity, and double glazing.
This generously sized bungalow is valued at £425,000, which is priced more than the area’s average of £225,782.
Homes in Derbyshire have seen a 3% rise in the past year, meaning their value has increased in general by over £6,773.
A buyer in Derbyshire earning the county’s £39,271 average salary would pay around £1,895 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £84,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Four-bed bungalow with stunning brickwork
This four-bed bungalow is an exceptional opportunity for any house hunter near Hull, Scunthorpe or Lincoln on the lookout for a quiet retreat.
The property on High Street, Grimsby, North Thoresby, includes a decent-sized rear garden as well as a seamless indoor-outdoor living room area with a kitchen-diner connected to the garden via living room doors.
The property also features two master suites upstairs with individual en-suite bathrooms.
North Thoresby lies on the border between Lincolnshire and Yorkshire and is known for being a quaint little village with a beautiful Grade II listed church dating back to the Norman and Saxon era in St Helen’s Church.
This four-bed bungalow is an exceptional opportunity for any house hunter near Hull, Scunthorpe or Lincoln on the lookout for a quiet retreat
The property on High Street, Grimsby, North Thoresby, includes a decent-sized rear garden as well as a seamless indoor-outdoor living room area with a kitchen-diner connected to the garden via living room doors
The village is also home to the memorial to a Lancaster bomber that crashed in the village during World War II.
The £325,000 home is listed for almost exactly the average price within the Grimsby area (the nearest local town), which has an average price of £324,344, making it only £656 more costly than the average.
Property values in the area have risen by around 2% meaning a rise of over £5,838 in the last year.
A buyer in Grimsby earning the town’s £30,000 average salary would pay around £1,439 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £66,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Two-bed cosy period cottage with exposed oak beams
This cosy two-bedroom period cottage terraced house in Holly Lane, Rushmere St Andrew, is a highly attractive property for house-hunters seeking a home with historic character.
The sleepy village of Rushmere lies just short of four miles from Ipswich and is a perfect location for any potential buyer looking for a more relaxed pace of life, but still within a ten-minute drive to the city.
Although the village is small, it is home to Ipswich Rugby Club as well as the Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum.
The period cottage is stacked full of exposed oak beams, creating an authentic period character and warmth.
This cosy two-bedroom period cottage terraced house in Holly Lane, Rushmere St Andrew, is a highly attractive property for house-hunters seeking a home with historic character
The sleepy village of Rushmere lies just short of four miles from Ipswich and is a perfect location for any potential buyer looking for a more relaxed pace of life
The home also has a snug garden, perfect for reading a book or planting small plants.
This home has a listing price of £240,000, which is slightly more expensive than the average Ipswich home of £217,689, according to the latest House Price Index
The average price of properties in Ipswich has risen by 2% since last year, meaning that properties have seen an overall valuation rise of £3,701.
A buyer earning the Ipswich average salary of £41,900 would pay around £1,067 in monthly mortgage payments on this home, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £48,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Three-bedroom semi-detached Wolverhampton home with huge driveway
This three-bedroom semi-detached house located on Fairview Crescent, Wolverhampton, is a perfect opportunity for any family on the lookout for a spacious next home.
Wolverhampton is a proud West Midlands city, synonymous with its rich industrial heritage, particularly in metal production and vehicle manufacturing.
The city is an ideal location for anyone looking to occasionally or regularly commute to Birmingham without living in the city, as the average Wolverhampton property is £28,537 cheaper than the average home in Birmingham, according to the latest House Price Index.
The property contains a recently refurbished contemporary bathroom as well as a dining room with direct patio access via double-glazed doors.
This three-bedroom semi-detached house located on Fairview Crescent, Wolverhampton, is a perfect opportunity for any family on the lookout for a spacious next home
The property contains a recently refurbished contemporary bathroom as well as a dining room with direct patio access via double-glazed doors
Additionally, this home would also appeal to a family with several cars as the driveway can easily fit up to three at any time, as well as having a garage.
The Wolverhampton home is valued at £260,000, which is a little over the West Midlands’ city average house price of £200,661, according to the latest House Price Index.
August’s HPI also revealed that the average Wolverhampton property has risen by an additional 1% in the past year, meaning that they have gained an additional value of over £2,207.
Typically, the average yearly salary of someone living in or near Wolverhampton is £39,300.
This would mean that a buyer in the area would pay £1,156 in monthly mortgage payments on this house – assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £52,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Two-bedroom over 50s only static home bliss
Last but certainly not least on this month’s top 10 list is this two-bedroom static home in an over-50s residential community located in Blenkinsopp Castle, Brampton.
Brampton is a charming market town in Cumbria, located only 10 miles from Carlisle.
A great location, certainly for older people looking to live on nature’s doorstep, Brampton is between the North Pennines National Landscape as well as the Lake District National Park.
The property’s location also boasts the historic grounds of Blenkinsopp Castle Home Park, with woodland walks adjacent for its residents.
The static home also features an open-plan lounge and dining area with scenic garden views as well as a shower room with a walk-in shower to complement its roomy living room and kitchen.
Last but certainly not least on this month’s top 10 list is this two-bedroom static home in an over-50s residential community located in Blenkinsopp Castle, Brampton
The static home also features an open-plan lounge and dining area with scenic garden views as well as a shower room with a walk-in shower
This £89,950 property is not only the cheapest property on this top-10 list, but it is also significantly cheaper than the North West England average of £212,057.
However, it should be noted that the property requires a monthly pitch rent of £175.79
As well as a yearly council tax of £1,624.63 and an annual water rate of £172.19, in addition to the asking price.
In a year, the average North West home has increased by 5% and by over £10,603 in value.
A person in the steel city earning the £29,000 average salary would pay around £399 in monthly mortgage payments on this static home, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of just £18,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.
Tom Evans, Sales Director at Purplebricks Estate Agency, said: ‘There’s been tremendous interest in these properties from online inquiries through to actual viewings and offers, and it’s easy to understand why – there are some fantastic opportunities available in the current market.’