Here is what a million pounds can buy you in the north compared to the south

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House prices are on the rise all across the country, therefore it is no surprise that the cost of properties in both Greater Manchester and London are becoming all the more unaffordable.

Whilst the average house price in Greater Manchester is £229,873, according to the latest data from Rightmove, house hunters in London can expect to pay a lot more for their homes, with an average house price of £877,915 in the capital.

As well as the cost of cheap houses going up, those looking to buy a million-pound home are now likely to get much less bang for their buck. Here we take a look at the £1,000,000 homes that are currently up for sale in both Greater Manchester and London, to see what this amount can buy you in the north compared to the south.

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A million pounds could also buy you a this unique five-bedroom house in Stockport. Set on a large corner plot in a idyllic cul-de-sac, the home boasts state of the art technology and ultra modern décor throughout.

The detached house is made up of an entrance hall, open-plan kitchen and living area, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It also has a basement which boasts a games room, cinema, a wine cellar and a cosy lounge with a wood burner.

There is also a generous sized garden with a patio area at the back.

This five-bedroom detached home is set on huge grounds in an area of Wigan - which is Greater Manchester's cheapest borough to buy a home.

Nestled in the suburban village of Lowton, the million-pound house sets itself aside from surrounding properties in the area as it boasts a huge garden with an outdoor pool, tennis court and crazy golf.

The family home has a grand entrance hallway, kitchen, large open-plan lounge and dining room, five double bedrooms and three bathrooms.

A contemporary, detached family home is on the market for £1million in Bowdon, which is Greater Manchester's most expensive area to live.

As well as being set in the desirable location, the home is as attractive on the outside as it is inside. It boasts three main reception rooms, a stylish open plan kitchen, dining and family room, four generous bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The home also has a lawn area, driveway and garage to the front and a beautiful spacious garden to the rear.

This three-bedroom house is on the market for £1 million in Hackney. The tradional-style terraced home is made up on a through-lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, downstairs shower room, three double bedrooms and family bathroom.

The property also benefits from a loft room and small courtyard area to the rear. Estate agents describe it as "an ideal family home".

Up for sale in Wimbledon is this semi-detached home, which doesn't quite look like it should be worth a million pounds. Described as being within good access to Wimbledon Tennis, the house has a kitchen, dining room, two open-plan studio areas, a study, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Outside the property has a wide front garden and to the rear is a further private garden with shed. The property also benefits from a garage which is attached to the house.

Estate agents say the home has an 'historic provenance' and would suit a growing or extended family with space for a small business or design studio.

Quite the contrast to the previous house is this four-bed detached home in Enfield. Designed with unique 1930's modernist-stye architecture, the unique home features a dining room with doors leading to a patio area, a bespoke kitchen, a two reception rooms on the ground floor.

Upstairs are four bedrooms and one family bathroom. There is the additional benefit of access to a roof terrace, offering amazing views over the London skyline. The rear garden also offers a spacious patio area, large grass area and decking.

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