The super commuter hotspots

Whatever your passion–be it gardening, fishing, sailing, shooting or equestrian sport– you can live the countryside dream in one of these idyllic Hampshire houses

THE COMBINATION OF GREEN SPACE, WORLD-CLASS SCHOOLING AND SUPERIOR TRANSPORT LINKS ARE DRAWING WEALTHY BUYERS TO THIS CORNER OF THE CAPITAL, WRITES CHARLOTTE DUCK

With rolling valleys, serene rivers and architectural character aplenty, what’s not to like about this county?

For those who prefer not to follow the crowd, we reveal some of the best, but relatively undiscovered places to enjoy in the country’s chicest region

An atmospheric wine bar and lively market sit alongside Michelin-starred gastropubs in this Buckinghamshire town

For equestrians, the south-west’s hidden gem has it all, discovers Catherine Welton . But keep that to yourselves or it won’t stay hidden for long…