If you dream of getting out of the rat race, buying a doer-upper in a rural idyll with sweeping views of the countryside could be the way to go.
Yes, it's daunting and, yes, problems would invariably crop up, but in the end you'd have a property surrounded by acres of space and nature all around.
This is Money is throwing the spotlight on three rural plots going up for auction via Savills on 19 November.
It is worth being aware that, due to changes in the Budget, the full 100 per cent relief from inheritance tax will be restricted to the first £1million of combined agricultural and business property from 6 April 2026.
Scrithwaite Farm, Boughton Mills, guide price £645,000
If space, nature and privacy are your idea of heaven, it's worth taking a closer look at this vast 72-acre site in Broughton Mills, Cumbria, with an auction guide price of £645,000.
The site includes a farmhouse, barns, pasture land and rough pasture.
The main farmhouse is in need of full modernisation, but could be a great project for the right buyer.
The site also has development potential, subject to planning permissions being granted.
It boasts a stunning setting, yet is a short drive away from the amenities of Broughton Mills, home to the historic Blacksmiths Arms pub.
Get your imagination, cash and creative juices flowing and you could be the ideal buyer for this rural hub.
Blue House Farm, Peterstone Wentlooge, Cardiff, guide price £400,000
Four-bedroom Blue House Farm in Wales is going up for auction via Savills on 19 November, with a guide price of £400,000.
It is a 400-year-old traditional farmhouse, in the style of a Welsh longhouse, with many original features.
The freehold premises, which is in need of some modernisation, is set in just over an acre of grounds, including an orchard.
The property and site, situated in the historic Gwent Levels, is in good condition throughout and could be turned into a dream home.
Barn and land, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall, guide price £485,000
This barn and land auction lot in Cornwall has a guide price of £485,000.
The barn at Middle Amble and the adjoining land are situated on the western edge of the village of Chapel Amble in north Cornwall. The nearby town of Wadebridge is roughly two miles south of the property.
Tourists hotspots like Rock, Trebetherick and Polzeath are also fairly nearby.
In need of renovation and development, the site houses a two-storey traditional stone barn, a modern open-sided barn and three parcels of arable land.
In total, the plot spans a hefty 19.06 acres. It is a great blank canvas to prospective developers or investors. It could also become an idyllic family home and farm once again.
Jeremy Lamb, a director in Savills auctions, told This is Money: 'Buying a "doer upper" can offer a buyer complete creative licence when it comes to renovations.
'However, it’s important to take into consideration that planning permission may need to be applied for and there may be limitations with what can be achieved, especially if a property is listed.
'At auction, you may pick up a well-priced property with spectacular views, and with the right vision, could be transformed into a family home or even a business venture. For those inspired by a "Grand Designs" project, this can be a really exciting prospect.'
