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Jonathan BramwellThe race for Rural Bliss is on, but be prepared you may have to pay premium prices reports The Times. With many of us spending our days buttoned up in suburbia, with small gardens and limited access to local parks, it is no surprise that we are craving somewhere more bucolic — with 40 per…
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Harry GladwinAs many more people look to move to the Cotswolds areas, two distinct camps are forming according to The Telegraph. This year, so far, local agents Heaton & Partners have seen a 20% increase in buyers wanting to be in the Cotswolds over other second home spots such as the South West and Berkshire. “Discretion…
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Mark LawsonHighclere Castle, the fictional home of the Crawley family in Downton Abbey, has been drawing the crowds since the TV drama launched in 2010. The recent movie has thrown it back into the spotlight and the demand for nearby property seems to be as strong as ever. Mark Lawson, Partner at The Buying Solution, spent…
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Bobby HallThe endless traffic on the A303 can be frustrating but there are a few golden villages that make the journey worthwhile. East of Stonehenge is the golden spot for commuters – the villages surrounding Grateley in the Test Valley are popular with trains into London Waterloo in around 1 hr 20 mins. Stockbridge is also…
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Jemma ScottNew research reveals from Hamptons International reveals the average age for moving to the country has fallen by 10 years. A decade ago those deciding to escape urban life typically did so at the age of 47. Today it is 37. Many are being driven away by the cost of properties, particularly in London, where a couple…
Read more Jonathan BramwellWith just under £1million to spend would you choose Parsons Green or Castle Combe? Jonathan Bramwell speaks to the Metro about the charming village of Castle Combe in Wiltshire. “Castle Combe is certainly one of England’s prettiest villages and has huge appeal for a number of reasons. It’s popular with weekenders from London wanting a country getaway,…
Read more Jonathan BramwellWhen it comes to price per square foot – where can value be found? Thea Wellband and Harry Gladwin talk to The Times: When looking at average price of a property in the UK £227,000, purchasers can expect to buy a tiny 167 sq ft in Kensington and Chelsea – the size of four king…
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