The 5 most-viewed houses of the month

1. An expensive 6-bed dwelling in Middlesbrough

This luxury dwelling within the North East has a modern open-plan residing house, plus bespoke options together with a soundproofed music studio, a Jacuzzi-style tub, a built-in bar, and a house cinema with plush lounge seating.

Towering home windows body far-reaching views of the Teesside countryside, in addition to the manicured backyard, which boasts its personal swimming pool and scorching tub.

3. A woodland retreat within the Scottish Borders

In an idyllic setting 16 miles from Edinburgh, this showstopping six-bed house is harking back to a Canadian lodge. Swathes of walnut and oak are discovered all through the inside, which additionally has a state-of-the-art geothermal heating system and toasty underfloor heating.

A protracted elevated terrace provides views over the neighbouring treetops, whereas massive floor-to-ceiling home windows bathe the principle residing house in pure gentle. There may be additionally a house cinema, video games room, spa and gymnasium.

4. A Grade II-listed former mill on the sting of the Lake District

Set inside 4 and a half acres of woodland, this Grade II-listed dwelling dates again to the 1300s, and was a working mill up till 1968. The intense, elegant inside mixes centuries-old historical past with distinctive design options, together with a sky-lit kitchen, a glass balcony and an illuminated bar space.

In addition to a terrace with views over the river and surrounding greenery, the house has its personal boat home, in addition to a raised-bed crammed vegetable backyard, and a tranquil shepherd’s hut.

5. A jaw-dropping dwelling featured on Grand Designs

Hailed as ‘breathtaking’ by Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud, this waterside dwelling brings Japanese oasis-style residing to town of St Albans. Set inside two acres of serene gardens and having fun with views of the historic abbey, the grounds lead all the way down to the mild circulation of the River Ver.

Offsetting the clear strains and seamless circulation of the inside design, high-tech options embrace phone-controlled blinds, heating, lights and home equipment. In addition to a showstopping 30-metre atrium, there’s a cinema room, 10-seater cosy, and a placing inexperienced outdoors.