Why living in an old rectory remains the ultimate dream for house hunters - Telegraph.co.uk

Why living in an old rectory remains the ultimate dream for house hunters – Telegraph.co.uk

An online version of an English newspaper has run an article on the popularity of rectories as choices for homes in the real estate market. The article states the appeal of the rectory lies in its good architecture. It cites realtors who state that buyers are very interested in buying old rectories. The article mentions a society of rectory homeowners. The article mentions the literary associations with rectories. Jane Austen based some of her novels in rectories. Photos are enclosed.

Key Takeaways:

Old rectories are popular with house hunters as a real estate investment or to rent.
Old rectories, with their charming old world architecture, provide an elegant country experience.
Many old rectories have a literary connection, making them quintessentially English.

“He mooted the idea in a piece published in 2005, in which he wrote that the rectory symbolised English life at our national zenith – its comfort, its sturdiness, its compliance, its elegance, its tamed rusticity, its charm.”