Did you know there are 243 homes in the UK called 'Christmas Cottage'

Did you know there are 243 homes in the UK called 'Christmas Cottage'

There are 243 homes across the UK named “Christmas Cottage”, each adding a festive note to the property map. From a £1.37m sale in Buckinghamshire to values sitting above the national average, these homes show that even a name can carry a seasonal premium and a story of its own.

Yes, there are 243 homes across the UK called “Christmas Cottage”, giving them a quietly festive place on our national property map.
The priciest Christmas Cottage sale was in Buckinghamshire, achieving a remarkable £1.37m in 2022, proof that Christmas charm can sometimes come with a serious price tag.
Across the country, the average value of a Christmas Cottage stands at £312,601, around 6% higher than the current UK average home value of £291,000, a little seasonal premium wrapped in bricks and mortar.
From our estate agency family in Attleborough to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a warm, joyful start to the New Year.
If a move is on your mind in 2026, whether it is a Christmas Cottage or something altogether different, we would be delighted to help make your next chapter feel just right.
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