Sometimes less is more. And when it comes to bungalows, just having the one floor really proves that point.

So here's a list of ten properties which show you don’t need more than one storey and a converted loft to have a stylish, yet surprisingly reasonable for the most part, home.

This converted barn bungalow has a very modern yet traditional feel to it, with a stylish, new interior. This includes an attractive kitchen/breakfast bar area and a wet room with a walk-in shower. The property is located close to Chepstow town centre in the grounds of a Grade II listed property and has pleasant garden space featuring your own gravel drive with ample parking. This property is up for sale at £284,950.

Little Hervells Court, Chepstow. £284,950

Moon and Co, Chepstow. 01291 629292

Looking like the exterior has been taken straight from a sunny seafront town, whilst in Caerphilly, this detached bungalow has some eye catching features. Primarily, the garage that is below the rest of the house and is its own floor. This house also benefits from three bedrooms, double glazing, a large kitchen/diner and front and rear gardens. Given this properties location, it also has good views of the surrounding area. This property is up for sale at £225,000.

Pontbren Road, Crumlin. £225,000

Roberts, Blackwood. 01495 425016

This three bedroom, detached bungalow is stylish and spacious. Roomy inside and out, with impressive grounds and a detached double garage. The property also includes marble and solid oak flooring, a conservatory, log burning fire place and UPVC double glazing. In addition to everything else, it is also located in a prime position to look across the valley. This property is up for sale at £220,000.

Western Crescent, Tredegar. £220,000

Darlows, Brynmawr. 01495 310755

This detached bungalow is new to the market and is as such, immaculate condition throughout. The property includes solid oak and stone flooring with solid oak doors to all rooms too. It also includes two bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a modern bathroom and a detached garage. This property is up for sale at £165,000.

Kestrel View, Hengoed. £165,000

Darlows, Caerphilly. 029 2243 0167

This four bedroom, semi-detached bungalow is situated in the village of Fleur de Lys, within walking distance of local amenities. The bungalow includes double glazing, gas central heating, a fitted kitchen and bathroom, a conservatory, front, side and rear gardens, a single garage and a second floor. The interior design is all themed by room also. This property is up for sale at £144,995.

Fords Road, Fleur de Lys. £144,995

JW Homes. 01495 425012

Whoever said that a country home needed more than one floor? This three bedroom bungalow in Pantygelli certainly proves this to not be the case. The traditional looking building comes with a recently rebuilt roof and chimney, oil fired central heating, double glazing, a detached garage, lots of garden space and the possibility to buy extra land by separate negotiation. This property is up for sale at £325,000.

Pantygelli, near Abergavenny. £325,000

Parrys, Abergavenny. 01873 603007

This two bedroom, Monmouth bungalow is situated just a short walk from the town centre in a very desirable residential area. The house benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, fitted kitchen with granite work tops, off-street parking with detached garage and gardens at the front and back. This house is up for sale at £310,000.

The Gardens, Monmouth. £310,000

House Network. 01245 930165

This stylish bungalow has a definite traditional feel to it, with a lot of dark leather and wood used inside. The house also includes an open fire, conservatory, three bedrooms, a detached garage with shared driveway and front and rear gardens. Also included is a wonderful view of the surrounding area. This property is up for sale at £300,000.

Grosmont. £300,000

Parrys, Abergavenny. 01873 603007

It seems as though some people think that bungalows tend to be a bit cheap and basic, and if we haven’t shown otherwise so far in this list, then how about this one? This four bedroom, detached bungalow in Monmouth, is certainly on the prestigious end of bungalows. It includes a country style kitchen/diner, approximately 3.5 acres of land, a two bedroom detached coach house and a heated swimming pool. In addition to all that, the interior is all very grand too. This bungalow is up for sale at offers in the region of £800,000.

The Gardens, Abergavenny. £800,000

Chewton Rose, Cardiff. 029 2243 0205

Here's an impressive detached bungalow in the sought after residential area of Ridgeway, Newport. This property is ideally positioned between Junction 27 of the M4 and the city centre. It is set in well proportioned landscaped gardens with driveway providing off road parking and access to the single garage. And inside you'll find a large lounge with bay window to front, kitchen/dining room, utility, storage room, two double bedrooms and single bedroom.

Ridgeway Avenue, Newport. £345,000

Nuttall Parker, Newport. 01633 999050