EXCLUSIVE Americans are flocking to 'Hamptons of England' as cost of buying property plunges by 40 percent
Americans are flocking to the 'Hamptons of England' where the cost of buying a charming countryside property is 40 percent cheaper than purchasing stateside.
Nestled within a range of rolling hills which rise from the lush meadows of the upper River Thames to the cliffs beside the Severn Valley, the Cotswolds is a picturesque holiday destination located a scenic 90-minute train ride from London.
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