UK country homes much sought after

Estate agents' boards in Hertfordshire, Britain. It is now a seller's market in the country houses segment, with wealthy Londoners making their country houses their primary homes, while buyers are willing to look farther afield. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Last month, Savills listed the Bowden Park estate for £35 million (S$62.5 million).

The property includes a 15,900 sq ft, 18th century mansion set amid 8.9ha of manicured gardens and 567ha of farmland in Wiltshire, which is about a two-hour drive from central London.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on November 29, 2020, with the headline UK country homes much sought after. Subscribe