Rustic gems on the market for less than $700,000

Key points

• Regional property prices held steady in September while the capital city median fell 0.3%, according to realestate.com.au. The combined regional median is about 5% higher than a year ago, while the capitals are down 1.6%.
• Agents say affordability is drawing buyers to regional towns.
• Properties featured include a bootmaker's shop in Victoria's Gippsland, a rustic cottage in Grafton and a timber home in Orford, Tasmania, all listed under $700,000.