It was dubbed the ‘new Notting Hill’ following the outbreak of the pandemic, when city centres lost their appeal and people sought more spacious homes in the countryside.
Trendy Bruton in rural Somerset saw a 72 per cent increase in buyer searches at that time, according to Rightmove.
And the pretty setting continues to be a sought-after area with the average house price standing at £438,890. It is £100,000 more than the £327,712 average price of a home in Britain, according to Zoopla.
The affluent West Country town of Burton (pictured) is where TV presenter Sarah Beeny, former Chancellor George Osborne and filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson all own homes
The property website adds that asking prices in the wider area of South Somerset have increased 11.8 per cent on the year, well above the national average of 8.4 per cent.
Fashionable Bruton forms part of the Somerset ‘golden triangle’ that also includes Wincanton and Castle Cary.
The affluent West Country town of Bruton is where TV presenter Sarah Beeny, former Chancellor George Osborne and filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson all own homes.
It boasts three boarding schools and sprawling manors surrounded by hilly landscapes.
We take a look at four homes for sale in Bruton that range in price from £375,000 to £1million.
1. Three-bed cottage, £375k
This three-bedroom cottage is a few minutes walk from fashionable Bruton high street and is for sale for £375,000
Outside, at the rear of the property, there is a tiered garden and a large studio room that is currently used for yoga
This three-bedroom cottage is a few minutes walk from Bruton high street and includes an open-plan living space with a cosy wood burner.
Outside there is a tiered garden and a large studio room that is currently used for yoga.
The property is on the market for £375,000 and is being sold by Hunter French estate agents.
2. Five-bed townhouse, £650k
This five-bedroom townhouse for sale is Grade II listed and is in the heart of Bruton, with a price tag of £650,000
The property extends across three levels and includes this dining area with a fireplace and stone tiles on the floor
This five-bedroom townhouse is Grade II listed and is in the heart of Bruton. It extends across three levels and comes with an attached garage that can be used as a workshop.
The property is for sale for £650,000 via Hambledon estate agents.
3. Five-bed detached house, £1million
This five-bedroom detached family home has been fully refurbished by the current owners and is for sale for £1million
The property boasts spacious open-plan living areas, five bedrooms and a large garden surrounded by the countryside
This five-bedroom detached family home has been fully refurbished by the current owners.
It includes an open plan kitchen, five bedrooms and a large garden surrounded by the countryside.
The property is a 15 minute walk from Bruton high street and is for sale for £1million via Hunter French estate agents.
4. Four-bed house £725k
This period detached house is in the heart of Bruton and comes with four double bedrooms and a £725,000 price tag
The garden at the property has a stone terrace and a lawn with a pond and its own wishing well
This period detached house is in the heart of Bruton and comes with four double bedrooms. The garden has a stone terrace and a lawn with a pond and its own wishing well.
The property is for sale for £725,000 via Lodestone estate agents.
