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While the Cotswolds stood out as the destination du jour for metropolitan emigres pre-pandemic, a new rural hub is catching the attention of families seeking a slice of The Good Life.

The notion of moving to a big house in the country has long appealed to many a beleaguered city-dweller. Fresh air, open spaces, sizeable homes to raise a growing family, plus no wretched traffic, stressed commuters, or expensive living costs - the appeal is self-evident.

‘The two areas offer similar things: idyllic towns, fantastic schools, stunning countryside and quick access to London.’ James Abbott, head of office and residential department at Savills Stamford, says: ‘The area is blessed by beautiful countryside, attractive villages and lovely market towns. Georgian Stamford was England’s first urban Conservation Area, and is the home of Burghley House.

The Grade II-listed cottage is south-facing and spacious, with three double bedrooms, a large open-plan kitchen and oak-floored dining areas. Sitting at the end of a lane, it’s quiet and secluded. Old Barley Mow, Hellidon, £1,250,000 You need deep pockets to purchase the Old Barley Mow – but it boasts six double bedrooms, a reception room with fireplace, a sunroom and 2.3 acres of exquisite gardens with an outdoor heated swimming pool

Property agent Victoria Short says the cottage is ‘filled with natural light throughout and could make a fantastic home – especially with the large garden’. Lower Harlestone, Northampton, £410,000 This house has three bedrooms and has been meticulously maintained by the current owners to ensure features such as diamond-leaded windows, open fires and pine-latched doors are all in impeccable condition

Rectory Cottage manages the neat trick of being both sizeable – four bedrooms across two stories, a double garage, three reception rooms, two bathrooms and a garden room with bar – and quaintly homely, with wooden beam ceilings and exposed brick interiors in the kitchen. Attention to detail in this four-bedroom family home is apparent throughout, from replica cast iron radiators to the deVOL-designed kitchen with fittings. Each room in the house boasts excellent proportions, totalling 2,119sq ft of living space. The lounge extension is a lovely addition, with a ceiling lantern and two pairs of glazed double doors leading out to the patio.

This detached three-bedroom bungalow in the hamlet of Haddington has plenty of natural light throughout. Set across one floor, the property is readily accessible for any family members with mobility issues. The rear garden is a highlight: with well-maintained lawns, a patio for al fresco dining, a pond and borders of hedgerows and trees. Though rural, Haddington is three miles from Witham St. Hughs, which has a primary school, shops, and other amenities.

Wide Lane, Hathern, £600,000 Dating back to the 17th century, the house has been lavishly restored and renovated recently, making a feature of the traditional beamed ceilings while fitted with modern amenities Aquavista is a three-bedroom, split-level apartment, within Grade II-listed Stocken Hall. The 17th century house has retained its original features within stylish communal spaces, while the apartment itself offers 2,400sq ft of living space, including a sitting room, dining room and study set over two floors. Large sash windows allow plenty of natural light.

Pride of the property is its multi-tiered garden, bordered with thoughtfully planted mature shrubs and trees, offering a great deal of usable space for a green-fingered resident. Located in the village of Great Houghton, three miles southeast of Northampton town centre, just off the A428. Private schools are within easy access of Chartlands, while train services run to multiple London stations from Northampton.

The Malting House, Little Houghton, £1,400,000 A swimming pool accompanies this semi-detached house set over 4,900sq ft with five bedrooms, three reception rooms, a separate one-bedroom annexe and gym This attractive, three-bedroom stone cottage is a few minutes’ drive from popular Georgian market town Stamford, home to the famed George Hotel and other amenities.

The Long Barn Mews, Ketton, £925,000 One of a small group of stone houses built in 2012, this family home has three bathrooms, separate sitting room, an open-plan dining area, snug and sunroom which wrap around the kitchen, as well as a pretty garden

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