- We pick two £1 million bungalows and ask which one would you prefer to buy?
- One is at the east end of the country in Essex and one is at the west in Cornwall
Once reserved as a modest home for downsizers, house hunters of all ages now forego a bungalow at their peril.
Bungalow values have risen by an average of 22 per cent since the pandemic, compared with 15 per cent for all property types in Britain, according to recent research from estate agents Hamptons.
With this in mind we take a look at two bungalows on opposite sides of the country and ask which one you prefer in our latest version. Property battle series.
We pick two £1 million bungalows on either side of the land and ask which one would you prefer to buy?
Each property is currently for sale with an asking price of £1 million, but one is a luxury four-bedroom home on the east coast, while the other is a two-bedroom bungalow in need of some attention and located in the west of the country .
Daniel Copley of Zoopla said: ‘Both well-located bungalows have a lot to offer potential buyers.
‘For those looking for a turnkey property, a four-bedroom bungalow in Essex could be the perfect spot with its open-plan living, indoor pool and excellent transport links to central London.
‘However, if you’re looking for a doer-upper, a picturesque two-bedroom bungalow in Cornwall could be the winning choice, with its peaceful waters, countryside views and south-facing plot.’
East Coast: Bungalow, £1m, Eastwood, Essex
This substantial bungalow in Eastwood, Essex is being sold by agents from Nichel Homes
The large open living room houses a modern kitchen with cooking island and dining area
This large bungalow in Eastwood in Essex – a town with an SS9 postcode the same as the popular seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea, which is two miles away – has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large south-facing garden and an outbuilding.
There is a huge living room with an oak floor that houses the kitchen and dining area.
This space also has a seating area for entertaining with double doors that run the length of the wall and overlook the garden.
The living room has oak floors and double doors that extend over one wall and overlook the garden
There is an outbuilding with a terrace that can be used for entertaining family and friends
But perhaps the real star of the show is the indoor pool with decorative art on the wall and changing room, meaning it can be booked out for private lessons, making it a potential moneymaker.
The town has no train station, but Leigh-on-Sea on the C2C line to Fenchurch Street and Rayleigh on the Greater Anglia line are both a 15-minute drive away.
The property is on the market with an asking price of £1 million and is being sold by agents from Nichel Homes.
Perhaps the star of the show at this property is the very professional looking indoor pool
There is also a sauna with recreational facilities that the attractive bungalow offers
West Coast: Bungalow, £1 million, Truro, Cornwall
This bungalow for sale in Truro, Cornwall is located on the coast and offers water views
There are no interior photos on the listing for this bungalow, which is being sold by estate agent Shore Partnership
The star of the show for this bungalow in its current state is the surrounding view
The photos on this listing from a bungalow for sale in Truro, Cornwall are only from the outside.
This may be because there is significant work to be done on the inside.
This despite the £1 million price tag. But as estate agent Shore Partnership explains, it is an ‘excellent opportunity for renovation, conversion or complete conversion’.
But what it lacks in sparkling home comforts, it more than makes up for in ‘breathtaking countryside views’.
It sits on a third of an acre of land and also has water views. It also has good transport links, with Perranwell train station less than 2 miles away.
The property sits on a third of an acre and could be completely converted into a modern family home