m+ property Homes of the Week in the City, Country and Coast under £775,000
City: Ash Grove, Ealing, W5
£775,000 | 3 bedrooms
Finding a London family home with proper living space, a garden and room for everyday family life is increasingly difficult at this price point. This end-of-terrace in Ealing manages all three, with a layout designed to make busy weekdays feel considerably easier.
The ground floor has been extended into a generous kitchen-family room with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden, while a separate utility room gives the usual clutter somewhere to disappear. Two further reception rooms provide flexibility for a sitting room, playroom or home office, and upstairs a loft room reached by fixed stairs offers useful additional space.
For families, the location is a major part of the appeal. Gunnersbury Park is close by for weekend walks and open space, while well-regarded local schools are within easy reach. With no onward chain, it is the sort of practical London house that feels ready to move straight into.
Country: Church Street, Northrepps, NorfolK
Offers in excess of £600,000 | 5 bedrooms
Some homes make the move out of the city feel particularly tempting. This Grade II listed barn conversion in Northrepps combines period character with the kind of generous family space that is difficult to find in town.
Exposed brick and flint run throughout, while the heart of the house is a large open-plan kitchen, dining and family room designed for everything from busy breakfasts to long Sunday lunches. A separate snug could work just as well as a playroom or cinema room, and three of the bedrooms are en suite. Outside, a detached garage with power offers further flexibility for storage, a workshop or hobby space.
Northrepps itself has a village school, pub and church, while Cromer and the North Norfolk coastline are only a short drive away. It offers the best of both worlds: proper country living with the beach close enough to become part of everyday life.
Coast: Cumberland Close, Southwold, Suffolk
Guide price £495,000 | 3 bedrooms
If your ideal escape involves sea air, a walk to the beach and the option of turning weekends away into something more permanent, this home makes a compelling case.
Tucked into a private, gated cul-de-sac in Southwold, this fisherman’s cottage is just minutes from the beach, pier and high street. Inside, the open-plan ground floor retains its period bay window and chimney breast, while a third bedroom on the ground floor could easily double as a study or occasional guest room.
Outside, the south-facing courtyard offers a private spot for summer lunches, and the added bonus of off-street parking is particularly valuable this close to the coast. The property is currently run as a successful holiday let, making it equally appealing as a weekend base, investment or future full-time move.