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The desirability of living in a well-connected village where there’s plenty to see and do remains as strong as ever.
Exactly what village characteristics are classed as essential will vary from buyer to buyer, but being close to a shop, pub and good walking routes tends to be high on the agenda, together with access to education and connectivity.
A sense of community is also important and whether it’s being able to join parenting groups, get involved in parish events or attend pilates in the village hall, all can be a major draw for those keen to meet others in a new neighbourhood.
When it comes to property, for some it’s a former vicarage fronting the green that makes for their ultimate village home, while for others it’s a perfectly formed chocolate box cottage with roses round the front door. And while traditional décor and period features are enduringly popular, increasingly village house-hunters are just as likely to be able to find modern design and contemporary interiors.
Below is a selection of the best village properties currently on the market, including a stunning Grade II listed cottage in the popular Buckinghamshire village of Penn and an award-winning 17th century barn conversion in charming Much Hadham in Hertfordshire.
FRENCH MEADOW COTTAGE, PENN
A stunning Grade II listed detached residence, set on a gated plot in the heart of Penn. This attractive village has a green and duck pond along with an independent delicatessen, four pubs, a sports and social club, village hall, doctors’ surgery and first and middle schools. Conveniently located to enjoy the surrounding Chilterns countryside, it’s also well placed for commuting to central London from Beaconsfield and High Wycombe train stations.
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Elm Road, Penn, Buckinghamshire – guide price £1,695,000
KETTLE GREEN LANE, MUCH HADHAM
A Grade II listed 17th century barn conversion, sensitively redesigned with award-winning architectural input in the charming village of Much Hadham. Offering a delightful blend of community spirit and modern convenience, amenities include a village shop and post office, a popular pub and well-regarded primary school. There’s also a recreation ground with a children’s play area, tennis court and bowls club, while regular bus services connect to Stanstead Abbots and Bishop’s Stortford.
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Kettle Green Lane, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire – guide price £1,150,000
SNELLS FARM, LITTLE CHALFONT
A collection of three highly individual properties located on a small farm estate close to the centre of Little Chalfont. The popular village has a thriving parade of shops, restaurants and coffee houses as well as excellent commuter links via Chalfont & Latimer station, and plenty of green space including Little Chalfont Nature Park and Westwood Park. The area also has a fine selection of highly regarded schools.
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Snells Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire – guide price £6,500,000
STONE COTTAGE, NORTH LUFFENHAM
A beautifully presented period home of exceptional charm and scale, situated within the charming village of North Luffenham. Surrounded by rolling countryside and midway between the market towns of Stamford and Oakham, the village has an active community with a church, excellent primary school and superb public house, as well as Luffenham Heath Golf Club.
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Church Street, North Luffenham, Oakham, Rutland – guide price £865,000
LANGTON COTTAGE, FELSTED
A beautifully presented 1930s detached family home close to the centre of Felsted. A picturesque Essex village celebrated for its strong sense of community, Felsted has an excellent village store with a post office, traditional public houses, a tea room and a range of recreational facilities including a livery yard. It is also home to the renowned Felsted School and a well-regarded primary school.
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Chelmsford Road, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex – guide price £875,000
HOLLY BANK, UPPER POPPLETON
An exceptional family home, extended and finished to a high standard offering beautifully balanced accommodation that combines period charm with contemporary living. Just some two miles from York, Poppleton is a beautiful village with excellent amenities including its own railway station, a primary school, doctor and dental surgeries, a community sports centre, gastro pubs and a variety of shops including a post office and store.
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Holly Bank, Upper Poppleton, York, North Yorkshire – guide price £1,200,000
GRAVEL PIT FARM, LAXFIELD
A delightful Regency house in a lovely tucked-away setting. The village of Laxfield forms a focal point for the surrounding area and contains a good range of local facilities, including a primary school, general stores, post office and garage, as well as the renowned Low House pub. The historic market town of Framlingham is also nearby, while the Suffolk coast is within easy reach.
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Gorams Mill Lane, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk – guide price £650,000
PLUSH MANOR, PLUSH, DORCHESTER
An elegant Georgian manor house with ancillary accommodation in a beautiful setting. Surrounded by countryside justifiably designated a National Landscape, Plush is a small, peaceful village about a mile from the larger centre of Piddletrenthide. It has an active community focused around the popular Brace of Pheasants public house and a thriving cricket club.
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Plush, Dorchester, Dorset – guide price £2,950,000
CRANTOCK, COOKHAM DEAN
A secluded character home on the village hilltop, with sweeping views and beautiful gardens. Cookham Dean is a highly sought-after location, set within glorious rolling countryside in a designated National Landscape. On the doorstep of Cookham, as well as near to the towns of Marlow and Maidenhead, it is perfectly placed for rail services into London and an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafés and national and regional retailers.
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Wessons Hill, Cookham, Berkshire – guide price £2,250,000
DRUMMONIE HOUSE, BRIDGE OF EARN
A beautiful country house that’s a striking example of early Scottish architecture, enjoying complete privacy in about 47 glorious acres. Although almost connected to the larger town of Perth, Bridge of Earn has its own very distinct identity, with a supermarket and post office as well as an active community centred around its primary school, village hall and tennis courts.
Drummonie House, Bridge of Earn, Perth – offers over £1,950,000
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