LET'S BE honest, we all love having a look for that dream home from time to time don't we?
Whether it's a spot down by the seaside or a conveniently located house for travel, you're not short of some brilliant options in north Wales.
According to property experts RightMove, houses in the area had an overall average price of £234,515 over the last year.
The majority of sales in north Wales during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £226,842.
Terraced properties sold for an average of £161,748, with detached properties fetching £378,681.
RightMove has also compiled a list of the most expensive homes sold in the north Wales area during 2023.
Here's how just five of them look ...
Burton House, Chester Road, Gresford, Wrexham
This home was sold for a price of £1,000,000 on August 25, 2023, according to RightMove.
An eye-catching home which features a principal residence along with a separate cottage.
Burton House also features three elegant reception rooms, five bedrooms and a substantial cellar which has been used as a gym.
Ynys Mor, Llwynonn Estate, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Sold for £1,500,000 on September 6, 2023, according to RightMove.
Ynys Mor is described as a magnificent, detached home, resting close to Abersoch's shoreline.
Ynys Mor, with its three storeys and panoramic views of the countryside, sea, and St Tudwals Islands, is now offered up as the ideal home-away-from-home for a large group or family of 12.
Borthwen, Glyngarth, Menai Bridge, Isle Of Anglesey
Sold for £1,515,000 on February 23, 2023, according to RightMove.
Borthwen is an impressive period house constructed of stone, believed to date from the middle of the 19th century, with a substantial later addition in the early 1900’s, and has a particularly attractive front facade typical of the building periods.
It is full of character with high ceilings, elegant sash windows, tall French doors, and some ceiling cornicing to some of the principal rooms.
The eight-bedroom Borthwen was occupied as a private family home during the previous owner’s tenure of over 40 years.
It occupies a spectacular position overlooking the Menai Strait in one of Anglesey’s most sought after addresses.
Llamedos, Nant Y Gamar Road, Llandudno, Conwy
This house was sold for £1,600,000 on July 7, 2023, according to RightMove.
Llamedos is described as a 'spectacular property in a spectacular location'.
The magnificent contemporary residence has arguably one of the best locations in Llandudno with its stunning treetop location and breath-taking panoramic views across the bay towards the Great and Little Ormes and beyond to Anglesey and Puffin island.
It features glass fronted balconies to the front and back and also features a luxury garden pod.
Craig Allan, Glyngarth, Menai Bridge, Isle Of Anglesey
This incredible house was the most expensive one sold in north Wales in 2023.
It was sold for a price of £2,850,000 on June 15, according to RightMove.
Located on the famous 'millionaire's row' on Anglesey, Craig Allan occupies a stunning spot on the banks of the Menai Strait.
The main bedroom in the home offers beautiful views over the Strait with Eryri in the background.
The five-bedroom home dates back to the 1940's and has been re-modelled over recent years.
Among other things, it features its very own pool and separate hot tub, as well as a barbecue area to keep guests entertained.
Best of the rest ...
7, Porth Crigyll, Rhosneigr, Isle Of Anglesey - This home was sold for £2,000,000 on August 4, 2023, according to RightMove.
Elm Bank, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd - This home was sold for £1,150,000 on August 25, 2023, according to RightMove.
Arwel, Bwlchtocyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd - Sold for £1,150,000 on November 3, 2023, according to RightMove and now used as a holiday home.
Bryn Hyfryd, Golf Road, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd - Sold for £1,065,000 on October 18, 2023, according to RightMove.
Bod Derwen, Main Road, New Brighton, Mold, Flintshire - This home was sold for a price of £1,050,000 on June 21, 2023, according to RightMove.
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