The homes, which are all currently on the market, range from cosy cottages to beautiful bungalows.

5. 'Beaumont', 47a Tullynagee Road, Comber
Nestled in the heart of the County Down countryside, this beautiful home has a spacious lounge featuring an Inglenook style fireplace with free standing cast iron wood burning stove. There's also a superb country-style open plan kitchen, dining and family area with an oil-fired Aga range. To the exterior are superb, mature gardens mainly laid in lawn with raised stone flower beds planted in roses, evergreen and flowering shrubs. It's on the market for £750,000 with Agar, Murdoch & Deane Limited. Photo: Agar, Murdoch & Deane Limited

6. 74a Whitepark Road, Ballycastle
On the market for offers over £495,000 with Frank A McCaughan & Son, this stunning detached bungalow has recently undergone an extensive renovation. The well presented accommodation comprises of three generous bedrooms, a dining hall, living room, sun room and a luxury modern fitted kitchen open to a casual living/dining area together with a luxury family bathroom and en-suite. Enjoying stunning views over the Irish sea towards Scotland, it is well placed to enjoy the beautiful coastal walks the area has to offer. Photo: Frank A McCaughan & Son

7. 'Hollytree Cottage', 10 Deer Park Road, Portaferry
Dating back to 1760, this enchanting cottage is steeped in character and charm with an abundance of original features. The interior boasts thick stone whitewashed walls, exposed ceiling beams and an original Inglenook fireplace, with many recent improvements including new sash windows and solar panels. Set on a wonderful two-acre plot, with a one-acre paddock, the property features beautifully maintained gardens with a decked sun terrace, wildlife pond, enclosed courtyard with fireplace and pizza oven, and a large, raised viewing platform with breath-taking panoramic views. It's on the market for offers in the region of £399,950 with Carolyn Edgar Homes. Photo: Carolyn Edgar Homes

8. 19 Ross Park, Ballymena
A spacious living room with a multi-fuel burning stove is at the heart of this three bedroom detached bungalow, which also boasts a separate garage with shower room. Set on a generous ¼ acre plot, this lovely home is on the market for offers around £215,000 with Homes Independent. Photo: Homes Independent

