While London's poshest 'village' is arguably Hampstead, eye-watering property prices are also to be found in truly rural parts of the country.
The Telegraph this week published its list of 'Britain's 48 poshest villages', with a guide to how much it costs to live there.
Six villages are selected from the counties bordering London - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Surrey - although no doubt many more will have been in contention.
The Telegraph writes: “With exclusive research provided by Savills, Telegraph Money can reveal the most desirable villages, based on the combination of highest house prices, best lifestyle amenities, connectivity and aesthetic appeal.”
While the Elizabeth line has opened up connections to parts of the home counties, rail connections remain an important factor for anyone wanting (and able) to move to the commuter belt.
But they are not the only factor, with many people choosing to settle in the fresh air of the green belt and enjoy communities built around the local pub or church.
Here are the six poshest villages in the home counties, according to the Daily Telegraph
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The Telegraph has listed Britain's 48 poshest villages. | Getty/Google Maps Photo: Getty/Google Maps
2. Sunningdale, Berkshire
The historic village of Sunningdale sits between Ascot and Thorpe Park, which might tick boxes for some people. According to Visit South East England, "the area is noted for its fine displays of trees and shrubs, especially banks of rhododendrons". Pictured is Broomhall Park. | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
3. Medmenham, Buckinghamshire
Medmenham features in the Domesday Book of 1086 (with a slight spelling change/typo) and is still going strong. It is packed with history, including a Cistercian Abbey. Visit South East England reports: "In 1755, when Sir Francis Dashwood acquired the ruins of the ancient abbey from the Duffield family he and John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich attended a service at St. Peter's parish church in Medmenham where Sandwich released a small monkey in the church. The regular devotees fled in horror, sure that Satan himself had invaded their place of worship. Today the abbey is a private residence and is not open to the public." Pictured is Medmenham Abbey in 1883. | Heritage Images/Getty Images Photo: English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images
4. Ramsden Bellhouse, Essex
Out beyond Billericay in Essex is Ramsden Bellhouse. Although another Domesday Book entry, on the Ramsden Bellhouse Village Hall website, Isabel C Johnson writes: "There are no great national events in the history of this Essex village. Pre-history, the present Ramsden Bellhouse was probably underwater, being part of the course of the River Thames, before one of the ice ages re-routed it to its present course." | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps