Ever wanted to live near a windmill? Demand is soaring for ‘sails’ of properties near historic landmarks
Moving trends are changing. The desirability to live within walking distance of a train station is now lower down the wish list as people are opting to live further from town centres to make the most of green spaces and rural communities.
Chiltern Relocation recently wrote about how, as a result of the pandemic, priorities have changed how the shift is making village life highly desirable.
Not only are clients keen to seek out villages with excellent schooling, commuting options and a great community feel, but we also are seeing an increase in the number of people keen to live near a landmark building. These buildings include windmills, water towers, ancient churches and natural landmarks such as the prehistoric white horse on the Oxfordshire hills. The desire to feel connected with the countryside and connected to the history of the location is now something we are seeing as couples and families start to put down their own roots.
Living near an historic village windmill is particularly charming. Within Buckinghamshire there are a number of famous windmills including:
Turville windmill which is has been used in many film productions including: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Goodnight Mister Tom and Midsomer Murders amongst many. Other attractions in Turville include:
The Bull and Butcher pub which was built in 1550 and is at the heart of the village serving fantastic food.
Properties in Turville don’t come to the market very often but available in nearby Skirmett you could buy this generous family home in the Hambledon Valley: 4 bedroom detached house for sale in Skirmett,
Brill windmill is close to Thame. This 17th century windmill boasts far reaching views and is open to visitors on Sundays in the summertime. Other attractions in Brill include:
The Pointer pub – this award-winning pub has a passion for seafood and sources many of its ingredients locally.
Example properties in Brill include this rustic cottage: 2 bedroom detached house for sale in Brill,
Quainton just north of Aylesbury is home to Buckinghamshire’s tallest working windmill. The village is steeped in history and rustic charm. Other attractions in Quainton include:
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre which is home to many steam trains. The centre runs a host of events and is very popular.
The George and Dragon pub which dates back to the 1700’s is a traditional pub offersing a great atmosphere with quarry tiled floor, inglenook fireplaces and beams.
A barn conversion in this village would make an excellent family home 4 bedroom barn conversion for sale in Klee Close, Quainton,
Uffington in south Oxfordshire is home to White Horse Hill which is now National Trust land. The Uffington Horse is by far the oldest of the white horse figures in Britain and is of an entirely different design from the others inspired by it.
Uffington has literary connections too. John Betjeman, Poet Laureate, lived in the village and Thomas Hughes, author of Tom Brown’s School Days, was born at Uffington vicarage. Several of Hughes’ books are based on local people and places. Other attractions include:
The Tom Brown’s School Museum which is actually housed in the school featured in his most famous work.
The Fox and Hounds is a popular pub in the village with unrivalled views of the hillside horse.
This family home is nestled in the village. 5 bedroom detached house for sale in Waylands, Uffington
If you are looking to move to the area and feel inspired to live near a land mark feature and need help with your search please do get in touch. Visit: www.chilternrelocation.com Email: sharon@chilternrelocation.com or call 01494 672086.
