The most viewed homes for sale in Britain this month have been revealed, and properties in Wales dominate the list.
Property website Zoopla revealed that homes for sale in Swansea and Carmarthenshire are among its most popular listings and Welsh homes make up six of the top ten most viewed properties.
The most viewed property for sale is near the beautiful coastal town of Llanelli in Wales and boasts a hot tub, a fire pit and views of the coastline.
The list reflects the ‘race for space’ during the pandemic as homebuyers seek to prioritise rural and coastal locations – and as well as the Welsh homes it includes a £2.75million Cornish modern house and a £2,375,000 Yorkshire mansion.
Most popular homes for sale: This five-bedroom house (scroll down for more pictures of this property) is in Llanelli, Wales, and is for sale for £550,000 via Mallard estate agents
The property at the top of the list is in Llanelli, a market town in Camarthenshire that is around 10 miles north west of Swansea. It is on the market with a price tag of £550,000.
The house has five bedrooms and stunning views of the coast, which can be enjoyed from full width balconies on two separate floors.
For those looking for a smaller property, the list of most popular properties also includes a one-bedroom flat in Purfleet, Essex. The price tag is the cheapest on the list at £175,000.
Purfleet train station has good commuter links into London and the flat is on the market with a price tag of £175,000.
Also on the list for commuters working in London is a three-bedroom terrace house that’s for sale for £300,000 in Tadworth, Surrey. The property has a semi-rural location with easy access to Epsom, Banstead and Sutton and sought-after features including a south-facing rear garden and allocated parking.
Luxury properties featured in the list of most viewed homes for sale include a six-bedroom mansion in West Yorkshire that is for sale for £2,375,000.
Alton Hall has plenty of outstanding features including an outdoor heated pool, six en-suite double bedrooms, a cinema and a fully-equipped gym.
In tenth place is a five-bedroom riverside home in Newquay, Cornwall, which is for sale for £2.75million. It has breathtaking views across the River Gannel tidal estuary and comes with a summer house, plunge pool and an open-plan living space.
Tom Parker, of Zoopla, said: ‘Properties in Wales have clearly captured the attention of home hunters across the UK, with properties in Swansea and Carmarthenshire dominating the top 10. With the memory of lockdown still fresh for many people, demand for coastal properties is increasing and with both areas located by the coast and offering reasonably priced properties, this might help explain why they are proving particularly popular.’
Here is the list of the most viewed properties…
1. Five-bed house in Llanelli for £550,000
Top of the most viewed list! This five-bedroom house in Llanelli, Wales, is for sale for £550,000 via Mallard estate agents
Taking in the view: The Welsh property enjoys absolutely stunning views of the coastline in Camarthenshire
Inside the modern house in Llanelli is an open-plan living area that boasts a breakfast bar and a central island in the kitchen
The most popular house for sale in Britain is this five-bedroom house is in Llanelli – a market town in Camarthenshire that is around 10 miles north west of Swansea.
Its stunning views of the coast can be enjoyed from the property’s full width balconies on two floors. It is on the market for £550,000 and estate agents Mallard Estate Agents are handling the sale.
2. Four-bed house in Swansea for £420,000
The second most viewed home in Britain is this four-bedroom house in Swansea, Wales, which is for sale for £420,000 via estate agents John Francis-Killay
Extra benefits: The property was built in 2007 and includes a separate studio that is an ideal space if you are working from home
The second most viewed home in Britain is also in Wales and is this four-bedroom house in Swansea.
It was built in 2007 and includes a separate studio that is perfect for working from home. The property is for sale for £420,000 via estate agents John Francis-Killay.
3. One-bed flat in Essex for £175,000
A smaller budget? This one-bedroom flat in Purfleet, Essex, has the cheapest price tag on our most viewed list at £175,000
The Essex property enjoys attractive commuter links into London and is on the market via estate agents Kempsters
This one-bedroom flat in Purfleet, Essex, has the cheapest price tag on our list at £175,000.
It is ideal for those working in London as nearby Purfleet train station has good commuter links into the capital. The property is for sale via estate agents Kempsters.
4. Four-bed house in Swansea for £295,000
Community feel: This four-bedroom family home in Sketty, Swansea, has good access to a variety of schools and local parks
The Swansea property has plenty of open green space and is on the market for £295,000 via estate agents John Francis-Sketty
This four-bedroom family home in Sketty, Swansea, is in a catchment area for both local primary and secondary schools.
There is also a hospital, university and local parks nearby. The property is on the market for £295,000 via estate agents John Francis-Sketty.
5. Six-bed house in West Yorkshire for £2,375,000
This property in West Yorkshire has the second highest asking price on our list at £2,375,000 and is being sold by estate agents Fine & Country
Alton Hall has six bedrooms and plenty of luxury features, including this grand staircase in the entrance hallway
Alton Hall in Batley, West Yorkshire, has plenty of luxurious features, including a 15-metre outdoor heated pool, six en-suite double bedrooms, a cinema and a gym.
It sits on a generous garden plot of around one acre and is accessed via secure wrought-iron gates set 45 metres back from the main road.
The six-bedroom property has the second highest asking price on our list at £2,375,000 and estate agents Fine & Country are handling the sale.
6. Six-bed house in Wales for £799,950
This family home is in the village of Llangennech in Llanelli and is for sale for £799,950 via estate agents West Wales Properties
This family home is in the village of Llangennech in Llanelli and has close access to the M4.
It has six bedrooms and is on the market for £799,950 via estate agents West Wales Properties.
7. Three-bed house in Swansea for £260,000
This three-bedroom family home in Clydach, Swansea, is for sale for £260,000 via estate agents Perfect Pads
This three-bedroom family home in Clydach,Swansea, has a low maintenance enclosed garden with views over the local canal.
The property is for sale for £260,000 and is being sold via estate agents Perfect Pads.
8. Four-bed bungalow in Swansea for £279,000
This four-bedroom bungalow in Morriston, Swansea, is for sale for £279,000 via estate agents Perfect Pads
This bungalow in Morriston, Swansea, has an open-plan living area and a spacious rear garden.
It has four-bedrooms and is on the market with a price tag of £279,000 via Perfect Pads.
9. Three-bed terrace house Surrey for £300,000
This terrace property in Tadworth, Surrey, has three-bedrooms and is for sale for £300,000 via estate agents Leaders
This terrace property in Tadworth, Surrey, has good access to Epsom, Banstead and Sutton, and also has sought after features including a southerly facing rear garden and parking.
It has three-bedrooms and is for sale for £300,000 via estate agents Leaders.
10. Five-bed house in Cornwall for £2.75m
The most expensive property on our list is this five-bedroom house in Cornwall’s Newquay, which is for sale for £2.75million via David Ball estate agents
Clean air and open space: The Newquay home has breathtaking views across the River Gannel tidal estuary
The most expensive property on our list is this riverside property in Cornwall’s Newquay.
It boasts breathtaking views across the River Gannel tidal estuary, along with a summer house, plunge pool and an open plan living space. It has five bedrooms and is on the market for £2.75million via David Ball estate agents.