What home you can buy for £1m in London and Darlington

Got a spare million to spend and fancy buying a house? Here's what home you could buy in Darlington vs London.

City or countryside? For eons, homebuyers have been asking themselves the same question as the draw of city pavements versus the lush country of County Durham has its draws and setbacks.

However, one glaringly obvious barrier is, of course, house prices. The North East is widely known for its low house prices particularly in Shildon, Hartlepool and Stanley.

In this spirit, we took a look at two properties from London and Darlington with the same amount of bedrooms and that cost roughly the same amount to show you what you can get for your money.

Here's what £950,000 gets you in Darlington.

For £50,000 less, you could be the owner of this 4.5 acre county house in Girsby, complete with its own horse stables as well as an orchard, pond and gravelled driveway.

With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the rustic home is a "wonderful opportunity for rural living", say agents.

Agents added: "The property benefits from a peaceful area and small community feel to the village whilst still being a stone’s throw from Teesside Airport, and easy commuting links to Darlington, Yarm, Northallerton and the wider Teesside area."

Here's a glimpse inside:

The Northern Echo: The home in Girsby, Darlington. The home in Girsby, Darlington. (Image: ZOOPLA)

On the other hand, if you'd prefer a move to the big smoke and still have the cash to spend on a million pound house you could splurge on this four bed terrace on Eversleigh Road between Battersea Park and Lavender Hill.

The "impressive family home" has four double bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as large bi-fold doors with a spacious patio garden.

Agents say "this home is perfectly appointed for the modern family".

Take a look inside here:

The Northern Echo: The home on Eversleigh Road, London. The home on Eversleigh Road, London. (Image: ZOOPLA)