The festive season is all about reflection and about hope for the following year. One of the many things that people will dream about is waking up the next morning having won the lottery and becoming a millionaire.

What would be the first thing you buy? Would it be a fancy car, an exotic holiday abroad, or perhaps treating your friends and loved ones to something special? Most people would turn their attention to a new house once the adrenaline of spending has started to wear off.

At the time of writing, there are around 40 properties listed on Rightmove which command a fee in excess of a million pounds. So if you did wake up a millionaire and wanted to throw caution to the wind in search of your dream home, here are just a few of the million pound houses up for sale:

Royal York Crescent, Clifton – £3.5 million

This Grade II listed Georgian townhouse will cost a pretty penny but comes with six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The 5,567 sqft property is believed to be one of only two remaining townhouses on the crescent in Clifton.

The owners of the townhouse have restored the house to modern standards, fitting five new bath/shower rooms and a brand new kitchen. The views from the house stretch across Bristol to the Harbourside, Bedminster Down and Dundry.

The house has been designed from the ground up and features original interior architecture and a private rear garden. It is one of the most expensive properties on the market and would make a great family house.

Muller House, Cotham Park – £2.495 million

For just under £2.5 million, you can get a mid-19th century mansion all to yourself. Located at Cotham Park, the 9,837 sqft property comes within 1.3 acres of land.

The whole mansion features period features including columns and ceiling decorations. Stained glass windows allow plenty of light in as the property comes with scope for development.

Bristol Harbourside penthouse – £2.495 million

This penthouse, which takes up the top two floors, costs £2,495,000.
This penthouse, which takes up the top two floors, costs £2,495,000. (Image: Rupert Oliver Property Agents)

Or perhaps you’re looking for something modern. This luxurious penthouse within the Harbourside comes with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The penthouse is spread across two floors and comes with an open plan kitchen, dining room and sitting room, and a drop down cinema screen with projector. Underfloor heating is provided throughout the entire penthouse.

The bedrooms are designed with a boutique hotel finish and direct views over the harbour. Initially designed as three separate apartments, the penthouse is a unique opportunity to own a stunning house within an iconic area of Bristol.

Southfield Road, Westbury-on-Trym – £1,795 million

This semi-detached period property in north Bristol retains original period features including stained glass windows, fireplace surrounds and high ceilings. The four-bedroom and three-bathroom property comes with four reception rooms and private parking.

The entrance to the property is via a glass enclosed porch and the house contains a gym as well as a fully modernised kitchen. Spread over three floors, the property benefits from electric gates and a stone wall.

Courtlands Lane, Ashton Court – £1.1 million

This award-winning home near Ashton Court may be just above a million pounds, but the home is designed in a contemporary style and is sure to impress your friends. Coming with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the home is self sufficient and comes with great views.

The kitchen comes with the latest gadgets, the floors are made of polished concrete and the house benefits from plenty of natural light. The deck area comes with a wood burning hot tub.