But heading south of the Central Belt shows how much more bang for your floor-space buck you can get.
We’ve rounded up three contenders in prime towns in the Scottish Borders, for sale at a fraction of the cost of city homes.
9. Kingsmuir, Peebles. Offers over £1m.
There are four reception rooms, a dining-kitchen, as well as a one-bedroomed annex. | Knight Frank
10. Kingsmuir House, Peebles. Offers over £1m.
Kingsmuir House has been run for several years as a hugely successful, award-winning, two suite bed and breakfast business. | Knight Frank Photo: Knight Frank
11. Kingsmuir House, Peebles. Offers over £1m.
A sumptuous bathroom. Outside the house has a private drive, parking area and double oak-framed garage. The gardens are enclosed by a stone wall with terraced lawns, well-stocked flowerbeds and mature trees. Outside the drawing room is a paved terrace, and there are two summer houses. Contact Knight Frank. | Knight Frank
12. Braeside, Galashiels. Offers over £495,000.
This beautiful home is on a quiet street in Gala, just a five-minute drive from the railway station at Tweedbank, and 35 miles from Edinburgh. | McPhersons Property