Tim Russ - Beaconsfield

Nestling on the edge of the Chiltern Hills yet only 25 miles from central London, Beaconsfield offers the best of both worlds. Criss-crossed with footpaths which take walkers to village pubs, the surrounding rolling fields provide an enviable backdrop whilst road and train routes can have the commuter or visitor in the city within 30 minutes.

Beaconsfield itself combines the picturesque old town, once a stopping point for coaches on their way to Oxford and now with a wide variety of specialist shops and restaurants offering cuisine from various points of the globe, together with the new town, a bustling centre with a range of shops, boutiques, supermarkets and cafes catering for all everyday needs.

For those who enjoy sport and leisure, Beaconsfield Golf Club also has grounds and facilities for cricket, rugby, football, squash, tennis and a fitness centre. Opportunities for horse riding, rowing and swimming are located within a few miles, as are various health and golf clubs including Stoke Park and Cliveden.

As South Buckinghamshire retains grammar schools, the education for pupils of all ages is very highly regarded. In addition to three sought after state primary schools, there is the Davenies Prep School for boys and High March School for girls, both of which have excellent reputations. There are good bus connections to several private secondary schools in the surrounding area as well as the grammar schools, John Hampden and The Royal Grammar School for boys and Beaconsfield High School for girls.