These houses in and around Lancaster are all currently on the market on property website Zoopla and fit snugly into that category.
They are close enough to the city if you fancy doing some shopping or commuting to work, but close enough to the countryside if you prefer to be at one with nature.
For more details and pictures visit Zoopla.co.uk

. High Barn, Aughton, Lancaster
On the market with Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster, is this delightful five bed property with a guide price of £975,000. Photo: Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster

. High Barn, Aughton, Lancaster
In the lounge at High Barn. Photo: Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster

. High Barn, Aughton, Lancaster
A reception room at High Barn. Photo: Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster

. Sheep Fold, Borwick
On the market with Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster, is this delightful three bed cottage with a guide price of £550,000. Photo: Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster

1. High Barn, Aughton, Lancaster
On the market with Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster, is this delightful five bed property with a guide price of £975,000. Photo: Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster

2. High Barn, Aughton, Lancaster
In the lounge at High Barn. Photo: Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster

3. High Barn, Aughton, Lancaster
A reception room at High Barn. Photo: Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster

4. Sheep Fold, Borwick
On the market with Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster, is this delightful three bed cottage with a guide price of £550,000. Photo: Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs, Lancaster