THE BEST place to live in Bucks is a popular location for home buyers looking to stay within a short distance to of The Big Smoke.
In case you missed it, Amersham was crowned the best place to live in Buckinghamshire, according to Muddy Stilettos readers.
The ‘Metroland’ town with close links to central London beat Marlow, Haddenham and Great Missenden.
Muddy Stilettos praised Amersham for its independent shopping, eating and culture offerings – without forgetting a shout out to property in the area.
Properties of all kinds sold last year in Amersham had an average price of £816,111, according to Rightmove.
Semi-detached properties fetched £751,716 on average, but majority of house sales in Amersham were detached properties.
Prices last year were up 12 percent from 2021, which suggests Amersham’s continuous popularity.
Here are three properties with character for under £1 million home buyers can snatch up in Old Amersham right now.
Whielden Street
The three-bedroom end of a terrace cottage dates back to the 17th century.
Now the former baker’s house in Old Amersham is up on the market for a guide price of £950,000.
It also boasts two bathrooms, including one en-suite, three reception rooms, garden and off-road parking.
High Street
The three-bedroom terraced house is looking for new owners for a £795,000 guide price.
Both the High Street area in Old Amersham and the property ooze history – the house was built in 1892, which shows in its high ceilings and beams.
It has front and back gardens, parking and an outdoor workshop garage.
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The Broadway
The quirky two-bedroom Grade II listed cottage has been carefully renovated mixing old with modern, such as a new bathroom and a separate home office.
For a guide price of £625,000, new owners will get a home with a cute south facing garden within a short distance of good schools and Old Amersham boutiques and restaurants.
The exposed beams are a nod back to the history of the Grade II listed cottage.
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