Here is our gallery of some of the most impressive properties currently on the market.

5. The Houl, St John’s Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway. Offers over £880,000
Exterior: The house sits at the end of a private driveway off a quiet country lane and offers ample parking. Decked terraces around the home are terrific for admiring bucolic vistas. Photo: contributed

6. The Houl, St John’s Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway. Offers over £880,000
Interior: The Houl enjoys more than 2,000sq ft of floorspace, and its full-height windows frame fabulous views over the Rhinns of Kells. The home has a spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining room, three bedrooms, office and utility. Contact: The Modern House on 020 3795 5920 Photo: FRENCH+TYE

7. 20 Dublin Street Lane South, Edinburgh. Offers over £800,000
What is it? A beautiful modern four-bedroom mews home in the heart of the Capital’s New Town with solar panels and double glazing throughout. Photo: Angus Behm

8. 20 Dublin Street Lane South, Edinburgh Offers over £800,000
Where is it? On a quiet cobbled road in the much sought-after district, just a stone’s throw away from Edinburgh’s world-class attractions. Interior: The home’s ground-floor hall leads to a kitchen-dining room and fourth bedroom, while a spacious living room and principal bedroom can be found on the first floor. Two more bedrooms occupy the top level. Photo: Chris Sutherland

