But, it might not occur to you to buy a house next to one of your favourite landmarks so you can see it every day.
So take a look at these ten properties for sale a stone’s throw from some extremely popular spots and marketed on Zoopla.
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1. Carr Bank Park
This four bedroom semi-detached house on Shirburn Avenue next to the park is on the market for £220,000. Marketed by Yopa, 01322 584475. Photo: Zoopla

2. King's Mill Reservoir
This two bedroom semi-detached house is a few steps from the reservoir - it's on the market for £144,995. Marketed by Buckley Brown, 01623 355797. Photo: Zoopla

3. Thieves Wood
This six bedroom house is down the road from the wood - it is on the market for £390,000. Marketed by Holden Copley, 0115 691 9709. Photo: Zoopla

4. Sherwood Forest
On East Lane, Edwinstowe, just down the road from the Major Oak, this three bedroom house is on the market for £220,000. Marketed by Newton Fallowell, 01623 889091. Photo: Zoopla

