Once seen as cheap and old-fashioned, bungalows are enjoying a revival.
First built as huts for Indian villagers and introduced to Britain during its colonial rule, single-storey homes became hugely popular in the 1920s thanks to trendy developments across the country.
After falling out of favour in the 1990s, they’re back in fashion, rising in value in recent years far more than any other property type.
‘Bungalows are now a highly sought-after asset,’ says Mike Churchill, residential sales pitcher at Savills Tunbridge Wells. ‘Due to their fantastic development potential, families and developers are competing to acquire them. A top bungalow has the capability to be expanded or developed further. If you manage to find one that ticks some of your search criteria boxes, I recommend you snap it up quickly.’
Competition for bungalows is fierce, so we’ve spoken to property experts and estate agents to bring you the 22 best bungalows currently on sale across Britain.
ENGLAND
Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire – £495,000
Dating back to the 1870s, this pretty three-bedroom bungalow has off-street parking and a detached garage with a first-floor workshop
The house has an attractive garden overlooking a valley towards the National Trust Belton Estate and Bellmount Tower
The garden has mature borders, lawned areas, flowerbeds and seating areas angled to capture the wonderful views
The cosy living room includes original features such as a brick fireplace and wooden floors
This three-bedroom cottage is situated on the edge of the charming village of Great Gonerby, with its popular pub, church, primary school and memorial hall. The house comes with a pretty garden overlooking a valley towards the National Trust Belton Estate and Bellmount Tower, off-street parking and a detached garage with a first-floor workshop. Dating back to the 1870s, the bungalow has a number of original features including original fireplaces and wooden floors. Great Gonerby village is 2.5 miles from Grantham, which has two excellent grammar schools and a range of highly-regarded primary and prep schools.
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Chignal Saint James, Essex – £1,250,000
Bursting with rustic charm, this three-bedroom bungalow offers sweeping countryside views
The high-specification property is set on a former farm but less than three miles from Chelmsford railway station
The property is bursting with rustic charm, including vaulted ceilings and exposed beams
This three-bedroom bungalow is set on a former farm in Chelmsford, Essex and offers sweeping countryside views and a separate one-bed-annex with its own kitchen and shower. The main property is bursting with rustic charm, including vaulted ceilings and exposed oak beams, and comes with a secluded walled garden accessible through the kitchen’s sliding glass doors. Part of the new Woodall Hill development, the property is within easy access to renowned state and private schools, museums, art galleries and restaurants.
Ryan Hogan, sales manager at Bungalow Homes, said: ‘This is tremendous single-storey living in the form of a three-bedroom bungalow with character features, an incredibly high specification finish and far-reaching rural views. Located less than three miles from Chelmsford Rail Station, it offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience alongside idyllic rural charm. The development is a simply breath-taking retreat in natural surroundings.’
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Woodbury, East Devon – £2,750,000
The main home is close to the small village of Aylesbeare
It boasts a living room with exposed timber beams and high-quality fittings
There are floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook fields and surrounding woodland
Set in eight acres, Moorview comprises a four-bedroom main residence, second cottage and three lodges with holiday let permission, plus a five-berth caravan site and a manager’s lodge
Set in eight acres of East Devon countryside, Moorview comprises a four-bedroom main residence, second cottage and three lodges with holiday let permission, plus a five-berth caravan site and a manager’s lodge.
The expansive property also features a detached barn with full planning permission for commercial use. The main home boasts a living room with exposed timber beams, high-quality fittings and floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook fields and surrounding woodland. The property is close to the small village of Aylesbeare which has a village hall and parish church, while the city of Exeter is within reach.
Louise Glanville, head of Knight Frank’s Exeter office, said: ‘Moorview is located in an enviable position within AONB in East Devon. The whole site generates a good income from the lodges, and cabins. Set in eight acres of land and surrounded by its own plot, the bungalow is unique in that it remains very private and yet easily accessible.’
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Port Isaac, Cornwall – £649,500
Nestled just a stone’s throw from the sea, this property has an impressive five bedrooms
It includes a sundeck offering views over Port Isaac and the surrounding countryside
The property has a large garden and off-street parking for up to four cars
The spacious interior is light and airy and many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows
Just steps away from the Cornish coast, this impressive bungalow comes with five bedrooms, off-street parking for up to four cars and a large garden with sundeck offering views over Port Isaac and the surrounding countryside. Many of the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows which take advantage of the spectacular views. Port Isaac is a highly sought-after village set on the rugged stretch of North Cornwall coastline, popular with locals and tourists, and home to Restaurant Nathan Outlaw which was voted the best restaurant in Britain in August 2017 by the Good Food Guide and holds two Michelin stars. (savills.com)
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Porlock, Somerset – £1,950,000
This modern bungalow in Exmoor National Park offers four bedrooms and uninterrupted views of Porlock Bay and the sweeping coastline
The property extends to around 6,842 sq ft, with exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows
The bedrooms include oak-beamed ceilings and solid wood floors
Surrounded by seven acres of private landscaped gardens and grounds, this modern bungalow in Exmoor National Park offers four bedrooms and uninterrupted views of Porlock Bay and the sweeping coastline. The property extends to around 6,842 sq ft, with exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows and a self-contained separate annexe, while the grounds also feature an ornamental lake, private woodland and storage barn. The property is set in the village of Porlock which offers highly-regarded schools, shops, popular restaurants and beaches.
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Bethersden, Kent – £1,195,000
This detached chalet bungalow offers over 3,200 sq ft of accommodation together with an extensive range of outbuildings
It has a heated outdoor swimming pool, two stables and a summer house with hot tub
Double electric gates open on to an extensive gravel driveway with space for several cars, while the main garden is fenced with a paved patio and brick pathway
There is an open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with marble-effect porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating
There are five bedrooms and the site also has planning permission for a second five-bedroom detached chalet bungalow
There is even a ‘pub’ on site including a pool table and plaque that reads ‘The Queen’s Arms’
The decor may not be to everybody’s taste at this five-bedroom bungalow in Bethersden, Kent, but its amenities are certainly impressive, including more than 3,200 sq ft of accommodation, a heated outdoor swimming pool, two stables, a summer house with hot tub, a BBQ area, and a pub with a plaque that reads ‘The Queens Arms’.
The site also has planning permission for a second five-bedroom detached chalet bungalow. Double electric gates open onto an extensive gravel driveway with space for several cars, while the main garden is fenced with a paved patio and brick pathway. The picturesque village of Bethersden has an active community, including traditional butchers, village shop with post office, primary school, cricket and tennis clubs, old church and community-run pub. Property agent Russel Alexander, from Savills, said: ‘This property has so much to offer, I love that you can go for a dip in the pool and go for a drink in The Queens Arms.’ Ashford International Station is nine miles away with a 36-minute service to London St Pancras.
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Matfield, Kent – £875,000
There are wonderful country views from this stylish three-bedroom, two-bathroom property
The property offers large windows with French doors with the bungalow set in the High Weald National Landscape
There is a delightful garden terrace which provides the perfect, secluded suntrap
There are three stylish bedrooms in this high standard, contemporary home
This stylish three-bedroom, two-bathroom property is set in the High Weald National Landscape between Matfield and Lamberhurst in Kent. The property offers large windows with French doors which open on to the garden terrace which flood the bungalow with natural light.
Inside, the impressive kitchen has high vaulted ceilings and a modern kitchen. Outside, there is a single garage with an adjoining store room and further separate study area and block-paved driveway providing parking for multiple cars. The plot is well-connected to the surrounding countryside via footpaths, and is a short distance from the local attractions of Bewl Water Reservoir and Bedgebury National Pinetum. Matfield village itself offers a range of shops including a butchers, delicatessens and pubs, while the nearby towns of Paddock Wood and Tonbridge Wells offer well-regarded grammar schools and train stations which can reach London within 45 minutes.
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Laleham, Surrey – £1,000,000
This uniquely designed property built in the 1960s offers light, modern accommodation
It has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a landscaped garden
There is an open-plan living area with floor-to-ceiling windows and large sliding glass doors which lead onto landscaped gardens
Built in the 1960s, this impressive modern bungalow offers three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan living area with floor-to-ceiling windows and large sliding glass doors which lead onto landscaped gardens.
Outside, a garage has been converted into a workshop, while a driveway offers space for several cars. The property is located along the banks of the River Thames in the village of Laleham, Surrey, which is part of a conservation area with listed buildings, a 12th-century church, three village pubs and a selection of well-regarded state and private schools. The village, a short walk from the beautiful 83-acre Laleham Park, is well connected, with Heathrow Airport situated just nine miles away, while central London is just 19 miles away.
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – £1,000,000
This three-bedroom bungalow has beautifully presented accommodation set in 2.39 acres
The property includes orchards plus outbuildings and a driveway with space for several cars
The kitchen serves as the main hub of the property with a large island with solid wood worktop
The current owners of this three-bedroom detached bungalow and smallholding carried out several improvements to create a large, modern home. Set in the popular village of Badgeworth just four miles to the southwest of Cheltenham, the smallholding comprises 2.39 acres of woodland, orchards plus outbuildings and a driveway with space for several cars. The kitchen/dining room serves as the main hub of the property with a large island, solid wood worktop and wood-burning stove.
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Wentworth Estate, Virginia Water, Surrey – £3,195,000
This four-bedroom home is set in a private, secluded position in the heart of the prestigious Wentworth Estate
It comes with 0.75 acres of land close to The Wentworth Club, a three 18-hole golf course including the iconic West Course
The interior is bursting with charm and looks out on to mature gardens
This spacious, charming bungalow is set in a private, secluded position in the heart of the prestigious Wentworth Estate in Runnymede, Surrey. The four-bedroom home comes with 0.75 acres of land close to The Wentworth Club, a three 18-hole golf course including the iconic West Course, home to the BMW PGA Championship. The property, which has easy access to the M3 and M4 and Central London, is bursting with charm, with exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the mature garden. Ideal for families, there’s a choice of excellent schools close by, including Wellington College, Eton College, Hall Grove, Bishopsgate School, St George’s Windsor Castle and St Mary’s Ascot.
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Port Navas, Cornwall – £2,250,000
This spectacular setting commands sensational south-facing views across Port Navas Creek
The accommodation is airy and includes five bedrooms and four bathrooms
It has an enormous open-plan living/dining room with a vaulted ceiling
If you’re after sea views, it doesn’t get much better than this. Set in the village of Port Navas, one of Cornwall’s most sought-after spots, this four-bedroom detached bungalow has sensational south-facing views across the boats moored at Port Navas Creek, framed by its beautiful ancient wooded banks. The property has over 3,200sq ft of accommodation with 5 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms and an enormous open-plan living/dining room/vaulted ceilinged kitchen that flows out through a wall of bi-folding doors onto a glass-fronted, creek-facing balcony. Outside, there’s a gated driveway parking, detached double garage and landscaped tiered gardens.
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Aughton, Lancashire – £500,000
This beautifully presented chalet-style bungalow has three bedrooms
It offers versatile and modern living spaces and a pretty garden
There is a spacious kitchen/dining room, cosy living room with log burner and views over the Aughton countryside
This beautifully presented chalet-style bungalow is set within the village of Aughton, South Lancashire. It comes with three bedrooms, a spacious kitchen/dining room, cosy living room with log burner and views over the Aughton countryside, Outside, there’s a landscaped tiered garden with a charming pond, as well as a garage and gravel driveway with space for up to five cars and remote-controlled gate. (mcfarlaneproperty.com).
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Sedbergh, Cumbria – £475,000
The property comes with a gated entrance and sweeping driveway with space for four cars
The cosy living room has a log burner – perfect for warming up after a long walk in the countryside
The rooms have views over the rolling Yorkshire Dales
Set in the pretty Yorkshire Dales town of Sedbergh, known affectionately as England’s Book Town on account of its diverse selection of book shops, Wild Boar Cottage is a cosy yet spacious three-bedroom bungalow with a sunny terrace and charming garden. The rooms have views over the rolling Yorkshire Dales, while the cosy living room has a log burner – perfect for warming up after a long walk in the countryside. The property comes with a gated entrance and sweeping driveway with space for four cars.
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Coltishall, Norfolk – £475,000
Courtyard Cottage is tucked away, framed to the front by a lush green lawn and a colourful array of mature shrubs
It has three bedrooms, exposed beams and original tile flooring
The property is an imposing early 18th-century building in the village of Coltishall in Norfolk
Courtyard Cottage is a beautifully presented detached bungalow located within the grounds of Coltishall Hall, an imposing early 18th-century building in the village of Coltishall in Norfolk. Courtyard Cottage is tucked away, nestled behind the hall and framed to the front by a lush green lawn and a colourful array of mature shrubs. A pathway leads to the property’s front entrance which has private parking for up to four cars, while also granting private gated access to the enclosed side terrace, decorative rear courtyard and a restful garden room. Recently redecorated, the home has three bedrooms, exposed beams and original tile flooring. The popular restaurants of The Kings Head and The Rising Sun are nearby, as is a well-respected local primary school and doctors surgery. (stobarthurrell.co.uk)
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Whitstable, Kent – £450,000
This bungalow has two bedrooms, a driveway with parking for two cars and lawned gardens
The comfortable accommodation is just 370ft from the beach
The two-bedroom bungalow is on the outskirts of Whitstable and has been recently redecorated with parquet flooring
Set just 370ft from the beach, this two-bedroom bungalow on the outskirts of Whitstable, Kent, has been recently redecorated with parquet flooring and modern tiles and comes with two bedrooms, a driveway with parking for two cars and lawned gardens. A versatile summerhouse and separate garage offer potential for conversion adding additional living quarters if desired. The charming town of Whitstable, with its eclectic mix of boutique shops, quaint cafes, lively bars and renowned seafood restaurants, can be accessed from the property via a scenic stroll along the seafront. (hardinggreen.com)
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Fulmer, Buckinghamshire – offers over £400,000
The Grade II-listed property is set within the heart of Fulmer Village in Buckinghamshire
It has one bedroom, two parking spaces and a charming courtyard garden
The property was recently refurbished with a fully fitted kitchen, hardwood windows and doors and engineered oak flooring
The Bakery is an attractive single-storey property built in the early 1900s originally part of the local bakery. The Grade II-listed property is set within the heart of Fulmer Village in Buckinghamshire and comes with one bedroom, two parking spaces and a charming courtyard garden. The property was recently refurbished with a fully fitted kitchen, hardwood windows and doors and engineered oak flooring. Gerrards Cross train station, which has regular direct trains to London, is 1.9 miles away. (frostweb.co.uk)
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WALES
Aberdaron, Gwynedd – £495,000
This detached dormer-style bungalow is on the outskirts of the picturesque seaside village of Aberdaron
Set in a thriving village, this property has mature lawn gardens and a raised wrap-around timber sun decking
It has been recently refurbished and offers exceptional living spaces and breathtaking views towards Aberdaron Bay and beyond
This five-bedroom detached dormer-style bungalow is on the outskirts of the picturesque seaside village of Aberdaron. The property has been recently refurbished and offers exceptional living spaces and breathtaking views towards Aberdaron Bay and beyond. Outside, there’s an attached garage, separate storage area and lockable workshop, while mature lawn gardens and a raised wrap-around timber sun decking surround the property.
Aberdaron is a thriving village lying to the tip of the glorious Llyn Peninsula with a range of cafes, restaurants, and shops, as well as a beautiful sandy beach and access to the Welsh coastal path. (beresfordadams.co.uk)
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Bryn Eithin, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Flintshire – £344,500
This lovely property is surrounded by lush greenery with views over rolling hills
The property has three bedrooms, a living room with log burner, glorious sunroom and detached garage
This exquisite bungalow in Llanferres, Flintshire, is surrounded by lush greenery with views over rolling hills. The property has three bedrooms, a living room with log burner, glorious sunroom and detached garage. Llanferres, which has a population of 850 residents, is a picturesque and charming village with shops, schools, a popular pub, village hall and local transport links. (beresfordadams.co.uk)
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Pembroke, Pembrokeshire – in the region of £350,000
This delightful bungalow has maintained many of its original features
It has three bedrooms, a delightful garden and off-road parking
The exposed stone walls add charm to this pretty property
Nestled in the charming village of Lamphey on the Pembrokeshire coast, this semi-detached stone bungalow has three bedrooms, a delightful garden and off-road parking. The property has maintained many of its original features, including wooden floorboards and stone fireplaces. Lamphey, a small village with a pub, village hall and train station, is just a 15-minute drive from Barafundle Bay, regularly voted one of the world’s best beaches. (fbm.co.uk)
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SCOTLAND
Limekilns, Fife – Offers over £450,000
Outside, this property has a double garage, chipped driveway with space for several cars
This bungalow offers panoramic views over Scotland’s Forth Estuary towards Blackess Castle
There are three bedrooms and a spacious kitchen
It is packed with character thanks to its high wooden ceilings and exposed bricks
Offering panoramic views over Scotland’s Forth Estuary towards Blackess Castle, this three-bedroom bungalow is packed with character thanks to its high wooden ceilings and exposed bricks. Outside, there’s a double garage, chipped driveway with space for several cars and a well-maintained mature garden. The property is situated in the highly sought-after picturesque conservation village of Limekilns, which offers several shops, a well-respected primary school and hotels.
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Achintee, Highlands – offers over £350,000
This rural three-bedroom bungalow is on the edge of Loch Carron
It offers a bespoke kitchen with sweeping countryside views
The comfortable accommodation is near the village of Lochcarron which has several shops, a pub, restaurants, primary school and car garage
This rural three-bedroom bungalow on the edge of Loch Carron in the Scottish Highlands has been recently renovated and offers a bespoke kitchen with sweeping countryside views, wood flooring and stylish white fireplaces. The nearby village of Lochcarron has several shops, a pub, restaurants, primary school and car garage, while Strathcarron Railway Station, which has a regular service to Inverness, is within walking distance.
