
Words: Alex Woodhall
We all know house prices in the capital are highly disproportionate to those outside; the average house in London is now over 200k more than the rest of the UK. With the cost of property ever on the increase and not looking to drop anytime soon, what exactly will £1million get you in 5 major UK cities?
LONDON

For just under the seven-figure budget, you can splash out on this apartment, in a prime location. The Battersea Park residence is moments from the Thames and the King’s Road. 1 bed, bath and reception room, the property also comes with onsite amenities for residents, they include, 24hr concierge, gym and swimming pool and secure underground parking.
£999,995, For more information visitKnight-Frank
BRISTOL

Venture out of the capital and over to Gloucestershire and you’ll get vastly more space for your cash. Just outside of Bristol city and this 5500 sq/ft Grade II residence will set you back a princely £870,000, that’ll get you 2 Acres of ground, 6 reception rooms and 7 bedrooms.
£870,000, For more information visit Savills
YORK

Property prices are notably lower once the North-South divide has been crossed. Venture up to the historic city of York and you can get this roomy 6 bed for just over three-quarters of the total budget. With a cinema room, office and snug alongside the 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms and cellar, it represents outstanding value for your money.
£775,000, For more information visit Savills
CARDIFF

Take the search to the Welsh capital and £1m stretches even further. This historic farmhouse on the edge of the city has around 31.8 acres to accompany the main house and guest wing. Landscaped gardens, fruit orchids and pasture paddocks and a total of 9 bedrooms (5 in the farmhouse) and 4 reception rooms, make this an opportunity not to miss.
£995,000 For more information visitSavills
EDINBURGH

North of the border to Scotland and an impressive detached Victorian family home, in one of the most desirable areas in the capital is yours for a snip under a million. With stunning period features across the expansive home, there is 8 bedrooms and bathrooms, 3 reception rooms and secondary accommodation for you to spread out across.
£985,000, For more information visit Knight-Frank