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Best regions for country homes: where to live in the UK countryside

Where should you buy in the UK countryside? Our experts spotlight the regions that deliver beauty, convenience and enduring appeal

Image of Ellie Pryor
Ellie Pryor

12 March 2026

6 mins read

Best regions for country homes: where to live in the UK countryside
Cottages in the Cotswolds

Are you looking for a peaceful retreat or a longโ€‘term investment in the UK countryside? Whether youโ€™re drawn to the charm of the Cotswolds or the natural beauty of Buckinghamshire, this guide will help you explore the best regions to buy a country home. Our experts share their insight into what makes each region so special, and where to consider for your next home.

South Oxfordshire

The charming market towns and villages of South Oxfordshire are flanked by the natural beauty of The Chilterns and North Wessex Downs National Landscapes. Yet it combines rural appeal with convenience; not only with the city of Oxford on its doorstep, but fast rail links to London taking you from Didcot Parkway to Paddington in around 40 minutes, as well as good connectivity to hubs including Reading and Heathrow Airport.

โ€œAs you come out west from London itโ€™s one of the first truly rural areas you hit,โ€ says Matt Davies, 51ยายืโ€™s Head of Henley Sales. โ€œMany choose the location for its relaxed yet convenient lifestyle as they look to retire, while the excellent educational options also attract younger families.โ€

Henley-on-Thames © Gordon Bell Photography
Henley-on-Thames © Gordon Bell Photography

Henleyโ€‘onโ€‘Thames is one of the areaโ€™s jewels, famed for its annual rowing regatta on the River Thames. โ€œThe south side of town often attracts families with its spacious period semiโ€‘detached and detached houses close to top primary schools such as St Maryโ€™s Preparatory School, Trinity and Valley Road,โ€ he adds. โ€œMeanwhile the north attracts downsizers, where they are close to the Kenton Theatre, Phyllis Court private membersโ€™ club and a host of other amenities the town has to offer.โ€

โ€œYouโ€™re also spoiled for choice in the surrounding villages, from Stoke Row, which has its own primary school, pubs and charming local shop, to Hambleden, which has been used as a filming location for numerous films and period dramas.โ€

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Image of Russells Water, Henley-on-Thames RG9
Russells Water, Henley-on-Thames RG9

House, 2.4 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4 - 5
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Guide price £2,400,000
Image of Harpsden Woods, Harpsden, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Harpsden Woods, Harpsden, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 5924 sqft

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Image of Bathrooms 5
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Guide price £4,495,000
Image of Church Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Church Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 1976 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 3
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Offers in excess of £1,000,000
Image of Plough Lane, Shiplake Cross, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Plough Lane, Shiplake Cross, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 2400 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
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Guide price £1,400,000
Image of Henley Road, Marlow., SL7
Henley Road, Marlow., SL7

House, 1.83 acres

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Image of Bathrooms 5 - 6
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Guide price £6,850,000
Image of Neals Lane, Kingwood, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Neals Lane, Kingwood, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 3 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
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Guide price £2,000,000
Image of Hazel Grove, Kingwood, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Hazel Grove, Kingwood, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 3703 sqft

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Offers in excess of £1,500,000
Image of Harpsden Bottom, Harpsden, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9
Harpsden Bottom, Harpsden, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

House, 2.4 acres

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Image of Bathrooms 4
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Guide price £2,950,000
Image of Parkside, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9
Parkside, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

House, 1.21 acres

Image of Bedrooms 7
Image of Bathrooms 5
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Guide price £4,000,000
Sold STC
Image of Station Road, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Station Road, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 2117 sqft

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Image of Bathrooms 3
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Guide price £1,350,000
Image of Berkshire Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Berkshire Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 1596 sqft

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Offers in excess of £1,000,000
Image of New Road, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9
New Road, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

House, 0.97 acres

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Guide price £3,250,000
Image of Greys Green, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Greys Green, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 3313 sqft

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Guide price £2,000,000
Sold STC
Image of Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, RG9
Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, RG9

House, 0.3 acres

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Guide price £2,000,000
Image of Parkside, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9
Parkside, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

House, 1 acres

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Offers in excess of £3,250,000
Sold STC
Image of Remenham Lane, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG9.
Remenham Lane, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG9.

House, 7.87 acres

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Image of Bathrooms 6
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Guide price £9,500,000
Image of Northfield End, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Northfield End, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

Flat, 1841 sqft

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Image of Bathrooms 3
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Guide price £1,500,000
Image of Colmore Lane, Kingwood, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9
Colmore Lane, Kingwood, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

House, 5.47 acres

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Guide price £3,950,000
Image of Green Lane, Henley-on-Thames RG9
Green Lane, Henley-on-Thames RG9

House, 2851 sqft

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Image of Bathrooms 3
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Offers in excess of £1,750,000
Sold STC
Image of St. Marks Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
St. Marks Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 0.34 acres

Image of Bedrooms 4
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Guide price £1,650,000

Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire

For those looking for village life without venturing too far from London, the beautiful landscapes of the Chilterns and Aylesbury Vale offer an ideal backdrop. Fast train links from hubs in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire take you into London in as little as 20 minutes, including services on the Elizabeth Line and Underground.

The Chiltern Hills © Tony Eveling
The Chiltern Hills © Tony Eveling

โ€œBerkhamsted with its bustling high street, has become a common first move out of London, particularly for younger families drawn by the regionโ€™s excellent schools,โ€ says William Furniss, 51ยายืโ€™s Head of Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire Sales. โ€œThere are then fantastic surrounding villages with goodโ€‘sized houses that many trade up to when the time is right.โ€

Villages such as Coleshill and Penn are wellโ€‘positioned near Amersham and Beaconsfield, while further out, sought after locations including Bledlow, Radnage, Naphill and North Dean offer a true rural atmosphere. โ€œWhether a pub, cricket club or tennis club, they all have a heart that draws the local community together,โ€ he says.

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Dartmouth Road, London NW2

House, 4517 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 6
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Guide price £3,500,000
Image of The Warren, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7
The Warren, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7

House, 0.67 acres

Image of Bedrooms 7
Image of Bathrooms 7
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £10,950,000
Image of Grange Farm Road, Radnage, Buckinghamshire HP14
Grange Farm Road, Radnage, Buckinghamshire HP14

House, 11.5 acres

Image of Bedrooms 6
Image of Bathrooms 3
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Offers in excess of £2,750,000
Image of Thame Road, Piddington, Oxfordshire OX25
Thame Road, Piddington, Oxfordshire OX25

House, 1.2 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
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Guide price £1,950,000
Image of Russells Water, Henley-on-Thames RG9
Russells Water, Henley-on-Thames RG9

House, 2.4 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
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Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £2,400,000
Image of Hammersley Lane, Penn, Buckinghamshire, HP10
Hammersley Lane, Penn, Buckinghamshire, HP10

House, 1.76 acres

Image of Bedrooms 6
Image of Bathrooms 6
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Guide price £6,450,000
Image of Claremont Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4
Claremont Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4

House, 2695 sqft

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Guide price £1,750,000
Image of Chiltern Hill, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9.
Chiltern Hill, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9.

House, 0.32 acres

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Offers in excess of £1,500,000
Image of Harpsden Woods, Harpsden, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Harpsden Woods, Harpsden, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 5924 sqft

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Guide price £4,495,000
Image of Quarrywood Road, Marlow, Berkshire SL7
Quarrywood Road, Marlow, Berkshire SL7

House, 1813 sqft

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Guide price £1,700,000
Image of Spring Lane, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6
Spring Lane, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6

House, 7422 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 12
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Guide price £2,500,000
Image of Church Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Church Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 1976 sqft

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Offers in excess of £1,000,000
Image of High Road, Wood Green N22
High Road, Wood Green N22

Land

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Image of Plough Lane, Shiplake Cross, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Plough Lane, Shiplake Cross, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

House, 2400 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
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Guide price £1,400,000
Image of Henley Road, Marlow., SL7
Henley Road, Marlow., SL7

House, 1.83 acres

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Guide price £6,850,000
Image of Penn Street, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7
Penn Street, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7

House, 2.4 acres

Image of Bedrooms 4
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Guide price £1,600,000
Image of Shootersway Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4
Shootersway Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4

House, 0.33 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £2,750,000
Image of Frithsden Copse, Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4
Frithsden Copse, Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4

House, 4823 sqft

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Guide price £2,500,000
Image of River Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire SL6
River Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire SL6

House, 0.9 acres

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Guide price £2,250,000
Image of Aston Hill, Lewknor, Watlington, Oxfordshire OX49
Aston Hill, Lewknor, Watlington, Oxfordshire OX49

House, 2236 sqft

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Guide price £1,250,000

Hampshire

With its easy access to coast and countryside, its two National Landscapes (South Downs and the New Forest), and commuterโ€‘friendly rail services to London, Hampshire provides exceptional variety.

โ€œOne of the lovely things about the area is that itโ€™s so diverse,โ€ says George Clarendon, a partner in 51ยายืโ€™s Winchester office. โ€œYou have families attracted by the good schools, those who need to commute to London, and people coming out to retire or enjoy the laidโ€‘back lifestyle unique to the area, from beautiful walks to water sports.โ€

Alresford in Hampshire © Sterling750
Alresford in Hampshire © Sterling750

This variety is also reflected in the areaโ€™s homes, from larger country houses to the traditional brick-and-flint cottages commonly found here, suiting a range of tastes and budgets. The historic market towns of Stockbridge and Alresford, alongside the characterful surrounding villages, hold particular appeal. โ€œThey each form a hub either side of Winchester, both with lovely Georgian high streets lined with boutique shops and cafes,โ€ he adds.

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Image of Steventon, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25
Steventon, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25

House, 1.1 acres

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Guide price £1,795,000
Image of Henley Common, Henley, Haslemere, West Sussex, GU27
Henley Common, Henley, Haslemere, West Sussex, GU27

House, 1 acres

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Guide price £2,150,000
Image of Hill Road, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG23
Hill Road, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG23

House, 2083 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
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Guide price £1,150,000
Image of Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey GU27
Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey GU27

Bungalow, 0.4 acres

Image of Bedrooms 3
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Guide price £1,250,000
Image of Long Lane, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire RG14
Long Lane, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire RG14

House, 2.36 acres

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Guide price £2,250,000
Image of Farnham Road, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29
Farnham Road, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29

House, 6 acres

Image of Bedrooms 8
Image of Bathrooms 4
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Guide price £2,250,000
Image of Hawksfold House, Hawksfold Lane East, Fernhurst, Haslemere GU27
Hawksfold House, Hawksfold Lane East, Fernhurst, Haslemere GU27

House, 0.31 acres

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Guide price £1,395,000
Image of Ridgeway Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41
Ridgeway Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41

House, 42.02 acres

Image of Bedrooms 10
Image of Bathrooms 6
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £8,250,000
Image of Heatherdale Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15
Heatherdale Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15

House, 4960 sqft

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Guide price £1,595,000
Image of The Street, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey GU10
The Street, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey GU10

House, 2.7 acres

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Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £2,450,000
Image of Heath Lane, Crondall, Farnham, Hampshire GU10
Heath Lane, Crondall, Farnham, Hampshire GU10

House, 8.2 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5 - 6
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Guide price £1,850,000
Image of Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32
Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32

House, 118.8 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 5
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Guide price £7,175,000
Image of Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire SO32
Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire SO32

House, 35.27 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 5
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Guide price £4,900,000
Image of Blackdown, Haslemere, West Sussex GU27
Blackdown, Haslemere, West Sussex GU27

House, 32.15 acres

Image of Bedrooms 7
Image of Bathrooms 7
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £9,500,000
Image of West Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32
West Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32

House, 2591 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 3
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Image of Receptions 2
Guide price £1,075,000
Image of Upham Street, Upham, Hampshire SO32
Upham Street, Upham, Hampshire SO32

House, 2672 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £1,400,000
Image of The Wildwood Estate, Tilford, Farnham, GU10
The Wildwood Estate, Tilford, Farnham, GU10

House, 6015 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 5
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £5,650,000
Image of The Wildwood Estate, Tilford, Farnham, GU10
The Wildwood Estate, Tilford, Farnham, GU10

House, 2.9 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 5
Image of Receptions 4 - 5
Guide price £4,850,000
Image of Hindhead Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27
Hindhead Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27

House, 1.64 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £2,350,000
Image of Newnham Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24
Newnham Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24

House, 0.37 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
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Guide price £1,200,000

The Cotswolds

The Cotswolds has undeniable star power, drawing UK and international celebrities with its upscale lifestyle, from Daylesford Organic to The Club by Bamford and Estelle Manor. Yet its appeal goes deeper, says .

Cottages in the Cotswolds © Snowshill
Cottages in the Cotswolds © Snowshill

โ€œIโ€™ve heard it referred to as the โ€˜Goldilocksโ€™ zone - not too far from London, but not too close. Everything is just right,โ€ he jokes. Train connections will get you to the capital in around an hour, while the regionโ€™s picturesque honey-coloured homes are surrounded by rolling countryside, benefiting from the extra protection afforded by being part of a National Landscape.

โ€œThe north offers the best access back to the capital and to the immediate areaโ€™s best amenities. If you draw a line around Stowโ€‘onโ€‘theโ€‘Wold, Chipping Norton, Charlbury, Woodstock and Burford, much of the demand is concentrated here,โ€ he notes. Meanwhile villages towards Cirencester offer excellent value for those prioritising unspoilt rural settings.

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Image of Fields Road, Chedworth, Cheltenham GL54
Fields Road, Chedworth, Cheltenham GL54

House, 1.45 acres

Image of Bedrooms 7
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £1,995,000
Image of Uley, Dursley, Gloucestershire GL11
Uley, Dursley, Gloucestershire GL11

House, 8.49 acres

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Guide price £4,450,000
Image of Christchurch Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50
Christchurch Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50

House

Image of Bedrooms 15
Image of Bathrooms 10
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £2,250,000
Image of Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54
Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54

House, 2 acres

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 2 - 3
Guide price £1,600,000
Image of Tetbury Road, Sherston, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16
Tetbury Road, Sherston, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16

House, 3.18 acres

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,850,000
Image of Well Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50
Well Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50

House, 3219 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
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Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,350,000
Image of Thame Road, Piddington, Oxfordshire OX25
Thame Road, Piddington, Oxfordshire OX25

House, 1.2 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 3 - 4
Guide price £1,950,000
Image of Gastard, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13
Gastard, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13

House, 0.41 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £1,200,000
Image of Lye Lane, Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52
Lye Lane, Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52

House, 0.6 acres

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Image of Bathrooms 5 - 6
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Guide price £2,250,000
Image of 22 High Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1TF
22 High Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1TF

Mixed Use Property

Auction Guide Price £1,350,000
Image of Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50
Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50

House, 4972 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
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Image of Receptions 7
Guide price £2,000,000
Image of White Oak Green, Oxfordshire, OX29
White Oak Green, Oxfordshire, OX29

House, 2 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 3 - 4
Guide price £1,650,000
Image of Balcarras Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53
Balcarras Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53

House, 0.45 acres

Image of Bedrooms 6
Image of Bathrooms 5
Image of Receptions 3 - 4
Guide price £2,995,000
Image of Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3
Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire, GL3

House, 2823 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 3 - 4
Guide price £1,175,000
Image of Daisy Bank Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53
Daisy Bank Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53

House, 3632 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,995,000
Image of Albert Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52
Albert Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52

House, 3652 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 5
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,695,000
Image of Charlton Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53
Charlton Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53

House, 2741 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 2
Guide price £1,295,000
Image of Great Rollright, Nr Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire., OX7
Great Rollright, Nr Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire., OX7

House, 43.77 acres

Image of Bedrooms 7 - 10
Image of Bathrooms 6 - 7
Image of Receptions 6 - 7
Guide price £8,500,000
Sold STC
Image of Sandy Lane, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53
Sandy Lane, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53

House, 0.25 acres

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,295,000
Image of Crippetts Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51
Crippetts Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51

House, 2.2 acres

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Image of Bathrooms 5
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Guide price £2,400,000

Kent

Kent is synonymous with its excellent grammar schools, a major draw for families looking to set down roots while maintaining short commutes into London. This has driven strong demand in towns such as Sevenoaks, where property prices grew 2% in the year to Q4 2025, bucking wider trends.

Tunbridge Wells © Juan Trujillo Andrades
Tunbridge Wells © Juan Trujillo Andrades

 โ€œCertain pockets of Sevenoaks such as those close to Knole Park and Sevenoaks School have always traditionally been sought after, but now we are also seeing buyers who place a lot of importance in being within 5 to 10 minutes walk of the station,โ€ says James Storey, a Partner in 51ยายืโ€™s Sevenoaks office, with trains into London Bridge in under 25 minutes.

Tunbridge Wells and surrounding villages also continue to see demand shaped by school catchments. โ€œTunbridge Wells has something to offer everyone, whether youโ€™re a young professional looking for a quick commute into the capital or a family wanting to settle down,โ€ says Ross Davies, Office Head of 51ยายื Tunbridge Wells. โ€œWhat I love is that for a larger town it feels like a village. Everyone seems to know each other, and itโ€™s a very friendly place to be. Itโ€™s a vibrant town with its own soul.โ€

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Image of Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kent TN11
Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kent TN11

House, 8.1 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5 - 6
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £4,950,000
Image of Grassy Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
Grassy Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13

House

Guide price £3,300,000
Image of Phillippines Shaw, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14
Phillippines Shaw, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14

House, 1 acres

Image of Bedrooms 6
Image of Bathrooms 5
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £3,800,000
Image of Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5
Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5

House, 3175 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,350,000
Image of South Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
South Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13

House, 0.28 acres

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,250,000
Image of Garth Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
Garth Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13

House, 0.25 acres

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 1
Image of Receptions 2
Guide price £1,175,000
Image of Serpentine Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
Serpentine Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13

House, 3478 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 5
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,950,000
Image of Amherst Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
Amherst Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13

House, 2146 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,295,000
Image of High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11
High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11

House, 1.48 acres

Image of Bedrooms 8
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £4,600,000
Image of Hunton Road, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent TN12
Hunton Road, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent TN12

House, 1.6 acres

Image of Bedrooms 6
Image of Bathrooms 5
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £1,950,000
Image of Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3
Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3

Estate, 241.4 acres

Image of Bedrooms 6 - 13
Image of Bathrooms 3 - 9
Image of Receptions 4 - 11
Offers in excess of £5,000,000
Image of Church Lane, Salehurst, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32
Church Lane, Salehurst, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32

House, 2729 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 3 - 4
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £1,100,000
Image of Richmond Place, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2
Richmond Place, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2

House, 3247 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £1,650,000
Sold STC
Image of Bayley's Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14.
Bayley's Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14.

House, 2922 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 2
Guide price £1,950,000
Image of The Old Carriageway, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13
The Old Carriageway, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13

House, 0.35 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £2,150,000
Image of Long Mill Lane, Crouch, Sevenoaks TN15
Long Mill Lane, Crouch, Sevenoaks TN15

House, 0.25 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 3 - 4
Guide price £1,495,000
Image of Dornden Drive, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3
Dornden Drive, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3

House

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 2
Guide price £1,150,000
Image of Hungershall Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4
Hungershall Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4

House, 0.94 acres

Image of Bedrooms 7
Image of Bathrooms 6
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £6,500,000
Image of Holmesdale Road, South Darenth, Near Sevenoaks, Kent DA4
Holmesdale Road, South Darenth, Near Sevenoaks, Kent DA4

House, 4804 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £1,650,000
Image of Milton Avenue, Badgers Mount, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14
Milton Avenue, Badgers Mount, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14

House, 0.27 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 5
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,950,000

Surrey

โ€œA lot of people are attracted to Surrey when they decide itโ€™s time to move out of London,โ€ explains . โ€œItโ€™s an easy migration down the A3, with many attracted by the numerous excellent schools and good commute.โ€

Traditionally, the most desirable areas in what is referred to as โ€˜North Surreyโ€™ or Elmbridge offer excellent connectivity and an upscale lifestyle, with a premium attached. According to 51ยายื data, Esher and Cobham have seen the largest increase in new applications in its country markets, up 20.6% and 19.8% respectively in Q4 2025 compared with the fiveโ€‘year average.

West End village near Esher © Joseph W Gallagher
West End village near Esher © Joseph W Gallagher

 โ€œA consistently in demand location is Guildford, a vibrant market town with a cobbled high street. The Surrey Hills villages around Guildford remain the most popular such as Shamley Green, Wonersh, Bramley, Peaslake and Shere, while smaller towns such as Godalming offer excellent connectivity to the capital with fast train links and a good sense of community,โ€ she says. โ€œChiddingfold is always highly sought after and since the Hindhead Tunnel opened some 15 years ago, Haslemere has become increasingly popular and is known as the โ€˜Gateway to the Downsโ€™ with the protected countryside of the South Downs National Park on the doorstep.โ€

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Image of Falconwood, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey KT24
Falconwood, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey KT24

House, 2693 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £1,550,000
Image of Coombe Ridings, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2
Coombe Ridings, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2

House, 4944 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £3,950,000
Image of Burrows Lane, Gomshall, Guildford, Surrey GU5
Burrows Lane, Gomshall, Guildford, Surrey GU5

House, 1 acres

Image of Bedrooms 6 - 7
Image of Bathrooms 5
Image of Receptions 3 - 4
Guide price £2,250,000
Image of Horseshoe Crescent, Guildford GU1.
Horseshoe Crescent, Guildford GU1.

House, 3063 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,795,000
Image of Henley Common, Henley, Haslemere, West Sussex, GU27
Henley Common, Henley, Haslemere, West Sussex, GU27

House, 1 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £2,150,000
Image of Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey GU27
Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey GU27

Bungalow, 0.4 acres

Image of Bedrooms 3
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,250,000
Image of Solway Road, London SE22
Solway Road, London SE22

House, 2081 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 1
Guide price £1,695,000
Image of Pyrcroft Lane, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13
Pyrcroft Lane, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

House, 1770 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 2
Guide price £1,000,000
Image of Ascot Gardens, Ascot SL5.
Ascot Gardens, Ascot SL5.

House, 2204 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,550,000
Image of Ascot Gardens, Ascot SL5.
Ascot Gardens, Ascot SL5.

House, 2283 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 3 - 4
Guide price £1,675,000
Image of Montagu Road, Datchet, Berkshire SL3
Montagu Road, Datchet, Berkshire SL3

House, 4154 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £1,625,000
Image of Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11
Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11

House, 6026 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 4
Guide price £3,200,000
Image of Upland Road, London SE22
Upland Road, London SE22

House, 1711 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 4
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 2
Guide price £1,525,000
Image of River Bank, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7.
River Bank, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7.

House, 2980 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 3 - 4
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £2,500,000
Image of Fairway, Guildford, Surrey GU1
Fairway, Guildford, Surrey GU1

House, 0.66 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 4 - 5
Guide price £2,200,000
Image of Lincoln Grove, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13
Lincoln Grove, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

House, 1956 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 2
Guide price £1,250,000
Image of Farnham Road, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29
Farnham Road, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29

House, 6 acres

Image of Bedrooms 8
Image of Bathrooms 4
Image of Receptions 5
Guide price £2,250,000
Image of Hawksfold House, Hawksfold Lane East, Fernhurst, Haslemere GU27
Hawksfold House, Hawksfold Lane East, Fernhurst, Haslemere GU27

House, 0.31 acres

Image of Bedrooms 4 - 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 2
Guide price £1,395,000
Image of Heatherdale Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15
Heatherdale Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15

House, 4960 sqft

Image of Bedrooms 5 - 7
Image of Bathrooms 2
Image of Receptions 6 - 7
Guide price £1,595,000
Image of The Street, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey GU10
The Street, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey GU10

House, 2.7 acres

Image of Bedrooms 5
Image of Bathrooms 3
Image of Receptions 3
Guide price £2,450,000
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