Acclaimed digital platform Muddy Stilettos has revealed the top 10 places to live in Northamptonshire in its 2023 ‘Top 250 Best Places to Live’ guide.
Covering more regions than ever before and - with 50 more recommendations than its previous 2022 list - the definitive insider guide draws upon its unparalleled local knowledge and insight into the 28 most sought-after counties in England, guiding potential buyers to local hot spots and up-and-coming areas.
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Take a look at 10 locations in Northamptonshire that made it to the Muddy Stilettos’ expert guide:
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![Brackley is described as an elegant market town built from warm, honey-coloured stone. It is well connected by road and it’s easy to commute to London and Oxford. Nearby attractions include Silverstone Circuit, Evenley Wood Garden, Sulgrave Manor and Thenford Arboretum. Detached properties sell for around £381, 712, semis for £263,513 and terraced for an average of £246,757.](https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFlNzZlZDgwLTViMjMtNGExNy1hNGNlLWMyNDAyZmVjNTNiMDo4ZWJiMjAxNC1hYzNjLTQ0NjYtOTM4NS0yMTI5NTQzOWI5MGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Brackley
Brackley is described as an elegant market town built from warm, honey-coloured stone. It is well connected by road and it’s easy to commute to London and Oxford. Nearby attractions include Silverstone Circuit, Evenley Wood Garden, Sulgrave Manor and Thenford Arboretum. Detached properties sell for around £381, 712, semis for £263,513 and terraced for an average of £246,757. Photo: Muddy Stilettos
![Brimming with old world charm and character, Oundle is considered by Muddy Stilettos' experts as the "posh bit" of Northamptonshire, set as it is in a perfectly picturesque rural bubble. Thankfully, the culture and foodie scene is bang up to date with The Falcon Inn at Fotheringhay offering a gastronomic flair that sets the bar high for other local hostelries and the Oundle Intrernational Festival, which takes place every year in July. The town is full of boutiques and independent shops and nearby attractions include Fotheringhay Castle - the birthplace of Richard III and the place Mary Queen of Scots - and Barnwell Country Park. Detached houses here cost around £490,000, semis around £321,600 and terraces around £247,545.](https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlkMzJmNGYxLWRjMTAtNDE1OC1iNzQyLTBkM2ZkZTRlNzZiMzplMjg1MWM1Ni04YTY0LTQwYTQtODdjOS01OWY3Zjg0MjUwNmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Oundle
Brimming with old world charm and character, Oundle is considered by Muddy Stilettos' experts as the "posh bit" of Northamptonshire, set as it is in a perfectly picturesque rural bubble. Thankfully, the culture and foodie scene is bang up to date with The Falcon Inn at Fotheringhay offering a gastronomic flair that sets the bar high for other local hostelries and the Oundle Intrernational Festival, which takes place every year in July. The town is full of boutiques and independent shops and nearby attractions include Fotheringhay Castle - the birthplace of Richard III and the place Mary Queen of Scots - and Barnwell Country Park. Detached houses here cost around £490,000, semis around £321,600 and terraces around £247,545. Photo: Muddy Stilettos
![This dynamic and well-connected market town of Daventry has a wealth of new housing but has kept hold of its charming character. It’s also having a bit of a renaissance, with independent shops springing up in the 16th century town centre, jostling for place with edgy bars and cosy cafes. Nearby attractions include Badby Wood, Daventry Country Park and Catanger Farm where you can walk with adorable llamas. Detached homes sell for £353,656 on average and terraces come in at around £187,758 and semi-detached homes selling for around £231,882.](https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRlMWJlYmU1LThjNTYtNDc1NC05YmNiLThkZTkyYTBhNzZlZDpkYmY0OTkxYy1lM2UyLTRiY2ItODAzZi05YzU1M2ZiYzhhMDA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Daventry
This dynamic and well-connected market town of Daventry has a wealth of new housing but has kept hold of its charming character. It’s also having a bit of a renaissance, with independent shops springing up in the 16th century town centre, jostling for place with edgy bars and cosy cafes. Nearby attractions include Badby Wood, Daventry Country Park and Catanger Farm where you can walk with adorable llamas. Detached homes sell for £353,656 on average and terraces come in at around £187,758 and semi-detached homes selling for around £231,882. Photo: Muddy Stilettos
![Just north of Northampton, this area of the shire is described as idyllic with an abundance of stately homes. With it just being 20 minutes away from Northampton train station, Brixworth is the perfect balance of rural retreat and urban buzz. Nearby attractions include Brixworth Country Park, Pitsford Water, Lamport Hall, Kelmarsh Hall, Coton Manor Garden and Cottesbrooke Hall. Brixworth is ever-popular with families but relatively affordable – detached homes sell for around £428,250, semis for £290,615 and terraced houses for £233,500.](https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA4ZGJlNTYyLTkzZGUtNDRhYS1iNmEwLTExNDY4YmE2YmZmNDphMzAxM2YzOC1kM2FhLTQwODItYmRhZS0yNTFmNDdjMDkxNzU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Brixworth
Just north of Northampton, this area of the shire is described as idyllic with an abundance of stately homes. With it just being 20 minutes away from Northampton train station, Brixworth is the perfect balance of rural retreat and urban buzz. Nearby attractions include Brixworth Country Park, Pitsford Water, Lamport Hall, Kelmarsh Hall, Coton Manor Garden and Cottesbrooke Hall. Brixworth is ever-popular with families but relatively affordable – detached homes sell for around £428,250, semis for £290,615 and terraced houses for £233,500. Photo: Muddy Stilettos