We’ve scoured the homes for sale on Zoopla to bring you this selection of otherwise often fairly ordinary houses for sale with extraordinary gardens.
There are no multi-million pound mega mansions on this list of homes from around the country, and while the houses themselves are lovely it is the outdoor space which is the star of the show.
In many cases, looking at the front of these properties offers little clue of what lies behind, with some of the gardens featured stretching back hundreds of feet and boasting a wealth of features.
Pools, pretty ponds, large summerhouses and treehouses are among the highlights of these fantastic gardens.
One comes with a wrap-around pond to feast your eyes upon while dining al fresco on the patio, another has direct access to the nearby beach, and a third boasts a rockery, a stream and a woodland meadow.
These gardens are ideal for green-fingered house hunters, families and people who love entertaining, or anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
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9. Perfect for families
The garden of this quirky three-bedroom detached house in the popular Ivy Lane area of Macclesfield is the perfect space for children to explore. The 'super' south-west-facing lawned garden at the rear boasts a number of mature trees, while the front garden features a pretty rockery and two small ponds. The home on Sycamore Crescent is listed for sale with The Good Estate Agent and has an asking price of £389,950. | Zoopla/The Good Estate Agent Photo: Zoopla/The Good Estate Agent
10. Huge garden with ornamental pond and orchard
This three-bedroom cottage on The Common, in Little Blakenham, Ipswich, comes with a huge garden, stretching back more than 200 feet. It includes an ornamental pond, lawned areas, a small orchard and a workshop. It's listed for sale with Hamilton Smith, for offers over £299,995. | Zoopla/Hamilton Smith Photo: Zoopla/Hamilton Smith
11. Summerhouse and treehouse
This three-bedroom house on London Road, in Hythe, Kent, is handily located just a short walk from the high street and the beautiful beach. It boasts an amazing garden with a large summerhouse and a treehouse. It's listed for sale with Wards, with an asking price of £635,000. | Zoopla/Wards Photo: Zoopla/Wards
12. Wraparound garden
This three-bedroom detached barn conversion on the edge of the village of Risbury, in Herefordshire, has 1.2 acres of wraparound gardens, including an array of mature trees and shrubs, a wildlife pond and lovely views across the neighbouring fields. The house itself boasts many charming features, including exposed timbers throughout, herringbone wood flooring and a stone fireplace with log burner. | Zoopla/Chancellors Photo: Zoopla/Chancellors