'I visited one of Britain's most expensive towns loved by Vernon Kay and Tess Daly'
Loved by the likes of Vernon Kay and Tess Daly, the Buckinghamshire town of Beaconsfield might be one of the most exclusive places to live in the country.
Found just off the M40, offering convenient links to London, Beaconsfield is a town that seems to be on everyone's wish list.
But that demand comes with a serious cost - meaning not everyone can afford to live here. The sought-after town frequently ranks among the priciest places to reside in the UK.
According to Rightmove, the average house price in the town is a wallet-bashing £1.1m - having peaked in 2022 at a staggering £1.3m.
Having never had the opportunity to visit Beaconsfield, I decided it was time for a roadtrip; I motored into the town via Ledborough Lane, a postcode known for being one of the priciest residential areas in town.
Then I took a leisurely stroll along some of Beaconsfield's most exclusive streets.
I discovered stunning homes hidden behind massive gates, showcasing a mix of modern and beautifully preserved older properties. Many driveways boasted either a Porsche or a Land Rover.
The sight of the grand homes left me gobsmacked and it was clear from the numerous building sites that developers are capitalising on this by constructing even more lavish residences.
The town centre isn't too shabby either. I parked up at the local Sainsbury's, where I instantly felt like a fish out of water, sandwiching my now dirt-covered little Peugeot between two Land Rovers.
I ventured into the New Town and I was struck by the town's pristine condition. There were a few vacant retail spaces, but nowhere near as many as you might encounter in other UK town centres.
I then ambled down to the Old Town, soaking up the rich history and the plush-looking bars and restaurants.
I discovered that the Old Town is a hub for high-end boutiques and fashionable bars and restaurants, and Beaconsfield New Town is home to the majority of the area's shops.
Having explored both town centres, it's no wonder that Tess and Vernon decided to relocate here.
It's also been the home to the likes of Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Enid Blyton, and Ozzy Osbourne lived in a village nearby until his sad death.
With fantastic shops for a spot of retail therapy and intriguing venues - the Crazy Bear in the Old Town being a prime example – it's easy to see why Beaconsfield has become such a hit.
It's no wonder living in this middle-class haven comes at such a cost, especially with such stunning homes.
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