How much is a third bedroom worth to you?
For a couple or small family, the requisite leap in budget for a full extra bedroom might be better spent elsewhere.
You could easily be won over by secure off-street parking, a storage vault or a share of the freehold. Or you might prefer to splash out on a sunny roof terrace or wine room for a welcome quality of life boost.
From Stockwell to South Kensington, these two-bedroom properties offer perks with pulling power.
Stockwell, SW4
£750,000
As well as its own front door, this 1,200 square foot period conversion has a generous garden and cellar storage area. It's in a handy position between Stockwell and Clapham North stations for Victoria and Northern line trains.
Marsh & Parsons, 020 7501 3666
Strawberry Hill, TW2
£535,000
This top floor Span estate flat has 800 square feet of space, including a separate dining room and a large store. Further perks include parking, a particularly attractive communal garden and a share of the freehold.
The Modern House, 020 3795 5920
Enfield, EN2
£485,000
As well as a pretty garden and solid wood flooring, this well-proportioned terrace near Hilly Fields Park has a 'bonus' loft room that would make an appealing home office. It's within walking distance of Gordon Hill station.
Barnfields, 020 3907 2775
South Kensington, SW7
£1.3 million
Completely rebuilt behind the façade in 2010, this charming mews house has a huge roof terrace and an 1,000 bottle wine cellar. The studio-style ground floor houses one of the bedrooms, plus an ensuite and kitchenette.
Lurot Brand, 020 3834 7967
Walthamstow, E17
£575,000
A stylishly kitted-out Edwardian garden flat with original floorboards, fireplaces and cornicing, plus a huge basement. The Shaker-style kitchen, with its butler sink, is a highlight.
The Stow Brothers, 0203 397 9797
Kew, TW9
£1,095 million
A Victorian cottage overlooking Westerley Ware park, with a sunny double-aspect breakfast room and a sweet brick garage to the rear. There's direct access onto the Thames towpath at the end of the road.
Antony Roberts, 020 8940 9401
Poplar, E14
£550,000
This bright and practical apartment comes with a host of extras, including a utility room, balcony, parking space and a share of the freehold. In total there's over 1,100 square feet of space.
Knight Frank, 020 7480 6848
Winchmore Hill, N21
£440,000
A well-maintained apartment in a characterful Edwardian building. There's a second bathroom off the main bedroom, as well as a small extra room that could be used as a study or dining space.
Strike, 020 3834 8320
Bermondsey, SE1
£750,000
This airy warehouse conversion is all double height ceilings and exposed brick, with more than 1,500 square feet of space split over two floors. Highlights three bathrooms and an unusual walk-in wine room.
Huttons & Partners, 020 3970 3396
Hanwell, W7
£649,950
A Victorian cottage in a cul-de-sac close to the Elizabeth Line, with a glazed sun room and a 50-foot south-facing garden. Hanwell Zoo is also within walking distance.
