10 rural commuter apartments for sale within walking distance of a train station

All around 20 minutes’ walk from a train station with direct services to London, our selection of commuter homes for sale combine the best of rural living with (relatively) hassle-free travel.

While the time savings aren’t significant, the daily parking savings could take the sting out of the annual pass.

Harlington, Bedfordshire

£1.85 million

This Grade II listed manor house with ample ten bedrooms is close to the village green. It has a number of outbuildings, including a stable block and two outbuildings, and the main house has 17th-century wood paneling throughout.

Inigo, 020 3687 3071

Sawbridgeworth, Herfordshire

£450,000

A quaint three bedroom detached historic cottage just minutes from the train station and local shops. Features include exposed beams and a partially thatched roof along with a south facing garden and off-street parking.

Mackay Property, 01279 600567

Kintbury, Berkshire

£575,000

This carefully decorated red brick house has three bedrooms, two receptions, a utility room and a basement, and a well maintained and manageable garden. It is located within a nature reserve and larger Area of ​​Outstanding Natural Beauty.

knight Frank,020 3869 4758

Salfords, Surrey

£475,000

A characterful two bedroom apartment on the second floor of a converted Victorian house with a surprise: a large roof terrace with countryside views. It also has visitor parking, a share of the property and access to adjacent properties.

Jackson holds, 01737 222027

East Malling, Kent

£1.9 million

Set on an acre of grounds, this historic cottage has been enhanced with a great deal of imagination. The now twice as large, more than 2,000 m² area includes five bedrooms, a study, a basement and a stylish garden extension with kitchenette and shower room.

The Modern House, 020 3795 5920

Headcorn, Kent

£1.75 million

A unique Grade II listed medieval hall house set in almost 5 acres encompassing landscaped gardens, two open fields and a wooded area. The house itself has four bedrooms, separate guest rooms and period character in abundance.

Savills, 01580 720 161

Shalford, Surrey

£400,000

A bright two bedroom semi detached house well situated for walks along the River Wey. The neutrally decorated interior includes an open plan living area with wood burning stove and outside there is a courtyard style patio garden.

Seymours, 01483 576833

Sevenoaks, Kent

£1.45 million

A time capsule of sorts, this Grade II listed house is tucked away in a quiet location but close to the train station. Set in a spacious, surrounding garden, it has five spacious double bedrooms, two reception rooms and a separate utility room.

Strutt & Parker, 01732 466 942

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

£650,000

A three bedroom semi detached house in popular Beaconsfield, offering ample living space and a garage with direct access to the south facing garden. It is on the more rural west edge of town and has forest views to the rear.

Hamptons, 01494 328833

Aldbury, Herfordshire

£525,000

This spacious 16th-century end-terrace house is in the heart of the village, just a few minutes’ walk from the train station in neighboring Tring. Two of the three bedrooms have high vaulted ceilings and there is also a study on the ground floor.

Brown & Happy, 01442 504077