These are the best places to begin your house hunt in Northumberland, according to house-hunting site Zoopla.
1. Alnwick
Unfortunately the castle isn't for sale, but Alnwick has plenty of period terraced and stone townhouses. One popular area is the marketplace, which is also convenient for a number of amenities. Photo: Geograph.org
2. Ashington
Ashington is one of the largest towns in Northumberland, so a good choice for anyone looking for an urban experience close to the country. It has reasonable house prices and good connections to Newcastle. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
3. Morpeth
Venturing further south, Morpeth is an old market town with an updated Arcade housing lots of shops, many independent. It's around 15 miles from Newcastle and a mile from the A1. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
4. Corbridge
18 miles west of Newcastle is the historic village of Corbridge, once a base for Roman troops. Here home-hunters will find a variety of new-build homes along with beautiful period buildings for sale. Photo: Geograph.org