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The 10 most popular homes for sale

From a 16-bed renovation project to a home straight out of the Hollywood movies, let's take a look at the properties stealing all the views this month.

Words by: Nic Hopkirk

Senior Editor

This month's most popular homes feature stunning beach views and swimming pools galore.

From renovation projects and doer uppers to lavish homes at the top end of the market, let's take a look at the homes attracting all the attention right now.

10. Three-bed cottage, Glenrothes, Scotland, £300,000

Three-bed cottage, Glenrothes, Scotland, £300,000

Just 30 miles north of Edinburgh (that’s under an hour if you’re driving) this immaculate, perfectly formed cottage boasts East London style with all the countryside views.

Herringbone flooring, a sleek charcoal kitchen, two wood burning stoves and one of the most stylish conservatory set-ups we’ve seen all add to the chic vibes.

Three-bed cottage, Glenrothes, Scotland, £300,000 - interior

With a stunner of an outside eating/lounge area looking out over a well-designed garden, this home is a joy to behold.

Available from: Fife Properties Sales & Lettings

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9. Four-bed semi, Burry Port, Wales, £225,000

Four-bed semi, Burry Port, Wales, £225,000 - exterior

Discovering a home with a pool under £250,000 is a true rarity, but this four-bed semi in the beachside village of Burry Port in Wales has a lovely big south-facing garden with one.

Plus, you get to enjoys views out over rolling fields.

A 20 minute stroll from the sand, this summer-vibes property is just 40 minutes from Swansea and the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Four-bed semi, Burry Port, Wales, £225,000 - pool

With floor to ceiling windows in the lounge to enjoy those poolside views, this home comes with solar panels and a flexible living arrangement, with a bedroom downstairs and a further three bedrooms upstairs.

Available from: Mallard Estate Agents

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8. Five-bed detached home, St Ives, Cornwall, £1.25m

Five-bed detached home, St Ives, Cornwall, £1.25m - exterior

Panoramic views don’t come better than the ones enjoyed by this five-bed stunner in one of the prettiest towns in Cornwall.

With a far reaching outlook over St Ives Bay and miles of open sea, blended with a super stylish interior, this is a home with real wow factor.

Five-bed detached home, St Ives, Cornwall, £1.25m - interior

What’s more, this three-story pad also comes with its own separate, self-contained annex - ideal to use as a holiday let to help with the mortgage.

We can’t think of a lovelier way to wake up every day than in the master bedroom of this home, before enjoying a latte on our own private terrace.

Available from: Luxury Property Partners

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7. Three-bed semi, Moston, Manchester, £180,000

Three-bed semi, Moston, Manchester, £180,000 - exterior

Less expensive homes in the north of England are flying off the shelves like hotcakes right now - and this three-bed semi on the outskirts of Manchester is one such property.

If you’re after a doer-upper, this family home could be the one for you.

Three-bed semi, Moston, Manchester, £180,000 - pool

And it even comes with its very own swimming pool out back.

Plus, for added bonus points, the large rear garden backs onto Boggart Hole Clough, a big old woodland and urban country park.

Available from: Ryder & Dutton - Chadderton

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6. Five-bed detached home, Swansea - £1,050,000

Five-bed detached home, Swansea - £1.050m - exterior

Just wow. Continuing in the sea-view theme, this luxurious family mega home in Swansea really steals the show.

Brilliantly designed with a sumptuous finish (we’re loving the floodlit, free-standing bath tub) this property enjoys breathtaking views and stunning design features throughout.

Five-bed detached home, Swansea - £1.050m - interior

Spread over four floors, offering over 4,000 sqft of lavish living space, this home has five double bedrooms, four bathrooms and approximately 1,000sqft of entertaining space shared between the kitchen and living room on the third floor alone. 

There’s more: further accommodation includes a 33 ft garden room, cinema and bar.

Set at the end of a discreet private road, the home comes with a double garage and there's ample parking available on the gated driveway. 

Available from: The Greenroom

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5. Two-bed terraced house, East Riding of Yorkshire, £130,000

Two-bed terraced house, East Riding of Yorkshire, £130,000 - exterior

Cleverly designed to maximise on space, this two-bed terraced house in Yorkshire has been finished with flair.

We’re loving the white brick walls and dark wood flourishes in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner - and the loft area has been smartly converted to offer an additional office/den space for relaxation.

Two-bed terraced house, East Riding of Yorkshire, £130,000 - interior

Set on a corner plot, this home comes with a lovely big garden and would make an ideal home for a family or young professionals. 

Available from: Beercocks

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4. Three-bed semi, Blackley, Manchester, £260,000 

Three-bed semi, Blackley, Manchester, £260,000 - exterior

Yes please to this gorgeous example of an immaculate semi. All fresh white walls, charcoal finishes and wooden floors, this home has been finished with polished perfection.

Trust us, you’ll want to enjoy those lush garden views from the bifolding back doors and the walk in shower bathroom is a treat to behold.

Three-bed semi, Blackley, Manchester, £260,000 - interior

Conveniently located with local shops, cafes and schools nearby, this home is likely to be snapped up fast.

Available from: Strike

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3. 16 bed detached house, Shepton Mallet, £475,000

16 bed detached house, Shepton Mallet, £475,000 - exterior

It’s not often a 16-bed home comes to market - and for the bargain price of £475,000, this one could be yours.

Doer uppers are in hot demand right now - and this freehold detached period property - offering nearly 5,000 sq ft of space - already has planning permission granted to create five flats, with the potential to earn £122,700-a-year in rental income. 

16 bed detached house, Shepton Mallet, £475,000 - interior

Or, you may want to turn it into a lovely big family home. The decision, as they say, is yours.

The property is up for online auction on October 18 - just make sure you’re looking out for Lot 51.

Available from: Hollis Morgan

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2. Eight-bed detached home, St John’s Wood, London, £27.5m

Eight-bed detached home, St John’s Wood, London, £27.5m - exterior

Got a spare £27.5 million in the bank? Welcome to St John’s Wood in London, where this 8-bed detached home is the stuff of Hollywood movies.

Immaculately decorated throughout in fresh white, soft charcoal and mushroom shades, with wooden floors and plush carpets to finish, this home is an absolute dream. 

Eight-bed detached home, St John’s Wood, London, £27.5m - interior

We counted parking for 20 cars, eight bedrooms, six reception rooms, six bathrooms, four dining areas, two balconies, a gym, sauna, swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and wine cellar.

If we could, we’d win the lottery tomorrow and snap it up faster than you can say St Jo...

Available from: Savills - St. John's Wood & Regents Park

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1. Seven-bed country house, Berkshire, £3m

Seven-bed country house, Berkshire, £3m - exterior

Top of the pops for autumn is an out-of-this-world, fairy-tale home set in stunning grounds with a stream, waterfall, folly and a moat.

Beautifully created to appear centuries old, this home was actually built over the past three decades by the current owner.

Seven-bed country house, Berkshire, £3m - interior

Featuring a huge open plan kitchen/diner as the hub on the lower ground floor, there’s a separate lounge and library and a vast morning room up on the first floor.

The master bedroom has its own dressing room and bathroom and the three other bedrooms on the ground floor are also en suite.

Up on the first floor, there are two further bedrooms and bathrooms and two further terraces to enjoy those beautiful gardens from.

Located in the village of Wraysbury, with its picturesque village green, this is a magical home befitting any prince charming or princess.

Available from (befittingly): Oasis Estate Agents

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