erraced houses, small chapels, sturdy gatehouses and gleaming former factories. We’ve rounded them up, brushed them down and held them to the light. Scattered across the country, each has its own quirks and character, waiting for the next set of tenants — could that be you?

“Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, oh I do like to be beside the sea…” Yes, oh yes, we’re getting giddy at the thought of escaping the city or perhaps you’re already tucked away in the landlocked countryside and yearning for a glimpse of that shimmering blue that surrounds us.

We welcome back an old friend to this list: the wonderful Dyffryn House, which featured in Knock Knock back in 2021. We’ve long admired what Helen has done with this house. You’d be hard-pressed to find many properties as glorious as this, ready to make your own. One can only imagine the memories made here — by Helen, her family, and the many others who’ve rented it over the years.