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Are you looking for a peaceful retreat or a long鈥憈erm investment in the UK countryside? Whether you鈥檙e 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.

鈥淎s you come out west from London it鈥檚 one of the first truly rural areas you hit,鈥� says Matt Davies, 糖心视频鈥檚 Head of Henley Sales. 鈥淢any choose the location for its relaxed yet convenient lifestyle as they look to retire, while the excellent educational options also attract younger families.鈥�

Henley鈥憃n鈥慣hames is one of the area鈥檚 jewels, famed for its annual rowing regatta on the River Thames. 鈥淭he south side of town often attracts families with its spacious period semi鈥慸etached and detached houses close to top primary schools such as St Mary鈥檚 Preparatory School, Trinity and Valley Road,鈥� he adds. 鈥淢eanwhile the north attracts downsizers, where they are close to the Kenton Theatre, Phyllis Court private members鈥� club and a host of other amenities the town has to offer.鈥�

鈥淵ou鈥檙e 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.鈥�