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Aston & Co Names Ambleside the Prettiest Place to Live in the UK

Local media have picked up the estate agent’s 20‑place list and are leaning on heritage detail and housing figures to promote tourism and local pride.

Overview

  • Aston & Co published a list of the 20 prettiest places to live in Britain, naming Ambleside in the Lake District as number one on Sunday.
  • The entry for Ambleside highlights Lakeland stone houses and views over Windermere, and Rightmove data cited by regional coverage gives an average house price of £435,934 with sold prices down 19% year‑on‑year.
  • Regional outlets have localised the list by spotlighting nearby favourites, with The Argus emphasising Lindfield’s more than 40 medieval houses, spring‑fed pond and surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • The Oxford Mail noted Nuneham Courtenay was placed 18th and summarised the village’s rebuilt 18th‑century layout, preserved churches and links to the Harcourt family that shape its character.
  • Aston & Co’s list is presented as lifestyle and real‑estate commentary rather than a rigorous ranking, and its widespread pickup could raise visitor interest and civic pride while offering fresh talking points for local housing markets.