If lockdown has taught us anything, it’s that having access to outdoor space is beneficial for our health and our sanity – and the more green it is, the better.

This newfound yearning for nature has seen a dramatic rise in property searches outside the capital as young professionals and families look to invest in places that can provide them with the best of both worlds: an affordable home with that all-important outdoor space. But there is a downside, which is you often have to move miles out of the city, thus extending your commute – not ideal.