Could you afford to buy a house in Trawden, the ‘Best Place to Live’ in the North West?

The area topped a list of eight locations in the region according to the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.

The guide said it takes in a wide range of factors, "from schools, transport and broadband to culture, green spaces and the health of the high street".

Trawden, where the average house price is £186,000 was described by judges as an "unsung corner of Lancashire".

But what are house prices really like in the village and could you afford to live there?

We looked at a number of properties for sale on Rightmove, and found that house prices range from £119,000, which was the lowest, right up to £675,000, the highest.

On the lower end of the scale, for £119,000, you could bag yourself a two-bedroom, second-floor apartment in a converted mill.

The property description notes that this apartment, in Floats Mill would be, “Ideal for someone looking to enjoy rural life with plenty of walking opportunities including Boulsworth Hill. Conveniently located within walking distance of local amenities such as the community shop and Trawden Arms pub.”

The apartment comprises an entrance lobby leading into a central hallway with access to two spacious double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room.

There is also a modern family bathroom which houses a three-piece suite, while the dual aspect reception room, which incorporates an open plan layout with the kitchen, boasts large sash windows letting in an abundance of natural light which makes the most of the views of the countryside beyond.

For less than £100,000 more, house hunters could find themselves with a three-bedroom, three storey townhouse on Skipton Road, located within walking distance Trawden Forest Primary school, Trawden Arms pub and Trawden Community Library and Shop.

Selling for £210,000, the property comprises on the ground floor, a spacious lounge, inner hallway, under stairs storage cupboard, useful utility room and cloakroom.

To the first floor is an open plan living/dining room and breakfast kitchen. There is also a lobby at the rear which gives access to the patio.

On the second floor is landing and three bedrooms and a modern four piece bathroom suite including bath, separate shower cubicle, wash basin and low level WC.

Increasing in price, anyone looking to spend a little more to reside in the North West’s ‘Best Place To Live’, could find themselves parting with around £475,000 for a four bedroom, detached bungalow in Lanehouse.

With two bathrooms, the house also boasts a cobbled and pebbled courtyard to the front, a pretty wall garden to the rear with patio, and private drive with parking for two cars, as well as a large garage.

Finally, if money is no object, for a cool £675,000 you could find yourselves owning a five-bedroom, four bathroom semi-detached barn in Hollin Hall.

Far Wanless Barn features an open plan kitchen, living, and dining area, with a large master bedroom with en-suite, and two further good size bedrooms on the first floor, while on the second floor are bedrooms four and five, serviced buy an additional bathroom.

The property also benefits from one acre of land to the rear and garage.