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- We chose two £1 million bungalows and asked him which one he would prefer to buy.
- One is on the east side of the country in Essex and the other on the west in Cornwall.
Once reserved as a humble home for downsizers, house hunters of all ages now rule out a bungalow at their own peril.
Bungalow values have risen by 22 per cent on average since the pandemic, compared to 15 per cent for all property types in Britain, according to recent research by estate agents Hamptons.
With this in mind, we took a look at two bungalows that straddle the country and asked which one you prefer in our latest Property battle series.
We chose two £1 million bungalows on either side of the country and asked him which one he would prefer to buy.
Each property is currently for sale with an asking price of £1 million, but one is a four-bedroom luxury home on the east coast, while the other is a two-bedroom bungalow in need of some TLC and located in the west of the country.
Daniel Copley, of Zoopla, said: ‘These two well-situated 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 fit with its open-plan living area, indoor pool and excellent transport links to central London.
“However, if you’re looking for a do-it-yourself home, a quaint two-bedroom bungalow in Cornwall could be the winning option with its calm waters, countryside views and south-facing plot.”
East Coast: Bungalow, £1 million, Eastwood, Essex
This substantial bungalow in Essex’s Eastwood is being sold by estate agents Nichel Homes.
The open plan large living room houses a modern kitchen with island and dining area.
This large bungalow in Eastwood 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, an extensive south-facing garden and an annexe.
There is a huge oak floored living room which houses the kitchen and dining room.
This space also has a seating area for entertaining with bi-fold doors that run along the wall overlooking the garden.
The main living room has oak floors and bi-fold doors that extend along one wall and open onto the garden.
There is an outbuilding with a terrace area that can be used to entertain family and friends.
But perhaps the real star of the show is the indoor pool with decorative art on the walls and changing room, meaning it can be booked for private lessons, making it a potential source of income.
The town does not have a train station, but Leigh-on-Sea on the C2C line to Fenchurch Street and Rayleigh on the Greater Anglia line are a 15-minute drive away.
The property is on the market with an asking price of £1 million and is being sold by estate agents Nichel Homes.
Perhaps the star of the show at this property is the very professional looking indoor pool.
There is also a sauna which comes with the leisure facilities offered by the attractive bungalow.
West Coast: Bungalow, £1 million, Truro, Cornwall
This bungalow for sale in Truro Cornwall sits on the coast with water views.
There are no interior photos in the listing for this bungalow, which is being sold by real estate agent Shore Partnership.
The star of the show for this bungalow in its current state is the views of the surrounding area.
The photos in this listing of a bungalow for sale in Truro Cornwall They are only from outside.
Perhaps this is because the property needs major work on the interior.
This despite its £1 million price tag. But as real estate agency Shore Partnership explains, it represents an “excellent opportunity for renovation, remodeling or complete reconstruction.”
But where it lacks in sparkling home comforts, it makes up for it with “stunning, countryside views.”
It sits on a third of an acre of land and also has water views. It also has good access to transport, with Perranwell train station less than 3 kilometers away.
The property sits on a third of an acre and could be completely redeveloped into a modern family home.
