A rich variety; Bungalows aren't just for retirement. Single-storey homes make great family abodes and there are many styles available. homemaker takes a look.

SUITABLE for a range of buyers, this detached bungalow in Gateshead is easy to maintain.

The property, on Sherburn Way, has been well maintained and includes an entrance hall, lounge/dining room, a conservatory with laminate flooring, breakfasting kitchen and a separate utility. There are three bedrooms and shower room.

There are front and back gardens plus a garage and long driveway, allowing off-street parking for a number of cars.

167 Sherburn Way is for sale through Halifax at pounds 199,950, tel: [phone].

THIS three-bedroom detached bungalow is in the popular village of Whickham, in Tyne and Wear, close to local amenities.

In need of some updating, the property enjoys a prestigious location on Cornmoor Road.

Accommodation includes an entrance lobby, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, separate wc and a sun room. There is a driveway and a detached garage, as well as gardens to the front and back of the property.

The bungalow is for sale through Sarah Mains at pounds 325,000 tel: [phone] THIS four-bedroom bungalow near Alnwick, in Northumberland, has stunning rural views.

The property, in Dunstan Village, has undergone a number of improvements and would suit families, those wishing to downsize or people seeking single-storey living.

Features include a living room with patio doors and fireplace, dining kitchen with Shaker-style units, utility and cloakroom. There is a master bedroom with en suite, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. The property has a shared driveway, garage, timber-built kennels and mature landscaped gardens.

Westfield is for sale through Sanderson Young at a price guide of pounds 350,000, tel: [phone].

WITH four bedrooms and potential for extension, this attractive bungalow in an attractive Northumberland village is certain to attract attention.

In a pleasant location in the soughtafter village of Hawkwell, near Stamfordham, the large property also has planning permission to extend the breakfasting kitchen and build a sun room.

Accommodation includes a hallway, lounge, kitchen and utility. There are four bedrooms and bathroom with clawfoot bath.

There is a garage and beautiful mature gardens leading down to the river.

The Beeches is for sale through Pattinson at pounds 349,950, tel: [phone].

THIS modern detached bungalow is located on a pleasant cul-de-sac, close to central Gosforth, in Newcastle.

The brick-built property has three bedrooms, a lounge, breakfasting kitchen, shower room, separate toilet and an attached garage plus good-sized driveway for off-road parking.

There are lawned gardens at the front and back of the bungalow. 9 Whitebridge Court, Gosforth, is for sale through Rook Matthews Sayer, at pounds 265,000 tel: [phone] THIS well-presented, four-bedroom detached bungalow in Gateshead would suit a number of buyers.

Located in Park Avenue, off Dunston Park, this attractive property includes a lounge with fireplace and French doors leading to the conservatory, fitted kitchen area, four bedrooms, bathroom and shower room.

6 Park Avenue, Gateshead, is for sale through Reeds Rains at pounds 249,950, tel: [phone].