With last month marking the 70th anniversary of the UK’s National Parks and National Park Week taking place in the US this month, our attention has focused on the beautiful scenery these surrounds offer and what spectacular places they are to live in.
From the wilds of Exmoor and Dartmoor in the south west of England to the mountains of the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond in Scotland, the New Forest, Norfolk Broads, Yorkshire Dales and many others in between, these protected landscapes promise a great escape from the urban environment. Properties in National Parks also make solid investments – according to our research, not one of these locations has had a fall in value over the past five years.
With strict legislation covering planning permission and further development of any land you own, your beautiful view is guaranteed to last. And while there is a premium to be paid for homes within a National Park, it's a small price to pay for the chance to become a custodian of such natural beauty as well as feel the benefits of living in a protected landscape.
Here are six of the best homes within a National Park currently on the market.
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