Arundel is Britain’s finest country town according to a new survey
Small market towns are turning more and more desirable, as much for their schools and shops as natural beauty. Many of country’s finest country towns are drawing considerable attention in the property market. They are beacons of aspiration, prosperity and enterprise. They are the perfect settings for a variety of the most unusual shops, some classic novels, and Britain’s agricultural lows and highs. They are considered the core of the countryside.
These town settings largely tend to be recession-proof for the turbulent property market. Head of country house sales, Strutt & Parker, Michael Fiddes, mentions that they have turned key drivers in Britain’s property market since more people opting to move out of London have understood the need for shops, restaurants and schools close by.
Britain’s leading publication The Daily Telegraph has come up with a list of 10 finest towns. The daily has canvassed over 100 agents and talked to property experts in the country for the purpose. And which English town has grabbed the No 1 slot? Well, it’s the lovely town of Arundel located in West Sussex.
Following criteria have been applied to decide the rankings:
• Historical-natural settings like an abbey, castle or a beautiful natural backdrop
• Independent and pristine landscape
• Specialist shops and boutiques