What £625,000 Buys You in the City, Country & Coast
Three homes, three very different lifestyles. This week, we're heading to Harrogate for a handsome four-bedroom townhouse, Norfolk for a character-filled farmhouse with room to roam, and Cornwall for a picture-perfect cottage overlooking Port Isaac harbour
City: West Cliffe Terrace, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Guide Price £625,000 | 4 Bedrooms
For families who love town living without sacrificing green space, this handsome Harrogate townhouse ticks plenty of boxes. Just off Cold Bath Road, with its independent cafés, delis and boutiques, it's also within easy reach of Valley Gardens, the Pinewoods and the Stray.
Arranged over three floors, the house combines period character with practical family living. There's a bay-windowed sitting room with a log burner, a spacious open-plan kitchen with bespoke cabinetry and a central island, and French doors leading to a private, south-facing courtyard.
Four double bedrooms offer flexibility for growing families, with a useful study area on the top-floor landing. Schools and the railway station are within walking distance, making this an appealing choice for those who want everything on their doorstep.
Country: Short Green, Winfarthing, Norfolk
Offers In Excess Of £600,000 | 5 Bedrooms
Exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace, a Rayburn and almost three-quarters of an acre. This Grade II-listed Norfolk farmhouse has all the ingredients of an idyllic country home, plus a substantial timber-framed barn.
Inside, the farmhouse kitchen is made for family gatherings, with space for a dining table and armchairs alongside the traditional range. A generous sitting room, complete with wood-burning stove and its own bar, is joined by a snug and conservatory, while five bedrooms are arranged across the upper floors.
Outside is where this property really comes into its own. Think rose-covered pergolas, vegetable beds, a terrace for summer lunches and ponds attracting local wildlife. The barn offers exciting possibilities for a workshop, games room or entertaining space, subject to permission.
And while it feels wonderfully rural, Diss station is around four miles away, with connections to Norwich and London Liverpool Street.
Coast: Church Hill, Port Isaac, Cornwall
£595,000 | 3 Bedrooms
With its blue sash windows, whitewashed walls and harbour views, this three-bedroom cottage looks like something straight from a Cornish postcard. Tucked into the historic fishing village of Port Isaac, it's just moments from the waterfront.
The interiors are equally charming. Renovated in a palette of soft whites, greens and blues, the open-plan living space features slate worktops, a butler sink, a wood-burning stove and a cosy bay-window dining nook. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a butter-yellow panelled bathroom.
A tiered garden makes the most of the coastal outlook, while a separate snug offers another place to retreat. There's even a reserved parking space, a particularly useful addition in this popular village.
Previously operated as a successful holiday let, it could appeal to buyers looking for a coastal escape with potential rental income. With the harbour, village pubs and South West Coast Path close by, it's easy to see the attraction.