Homebuyers seeking to live near one of the UK’s leading vineyards face paying an average of £494,739 – 84% more than the national average house price – according to new research from estate agency Yopa.
The analysis, which compared property prices in postcode districts home to 50 of the UK’s best vineyards with wider local authority averages, found that premium hotspots include Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate in Wealden, where prices in the TN3 postcode are 86.3% above the wider average, and vineyards in Kent’s Ashford district, where premiums of up to 75% were recorded.
Other premium locations include Ryedale Vineyards in North Yorkshire (66.5%) and Camel Valley in Cornwall (63.3%).
But Yopa has identified six vineyards where buyers do not have to pay above the odds.
PERFECT MATCH
These include Alder Vineyard in West Devon (-0.5%), Woodchester Valley Vineyard in Stroud (-0.6%), Lympstone Manor Estate in East Devon (-2.8%), Rathfinny Wine Estate in Wealden (-8.1%), Astley Vineyard in Malvern Hills (-13.1%) and Hambledon Vineyard in Winchester, where house prices are 23.1% below the local average.
Steve Anderson, Yopa’s National Franchise Director, says: “The idea of living close to a beautiful English vineyard is understandably appealing, but many buyers might be surprised at just how much of a premium they need to pay for the privilege.
“Fortunately, there are still a few hidden gems out there where you can enjoy the rural lifestyle and local wine scene without overspending.
“For those with an eye for location and value, these vineyard hotspots could be a perfect match.”
