When I imagine village greens, I envisage pictures of ancient, shared parish lands, local pubs, games of cricket, maypoles, bucolic village fêtes, red phone boxes etc. I always thought that village greens were square or rectangular; however, using Google Maps as a tool, I’ve seen circular ones, triangular ones and irregular shaped ones.

It was only during my researching for this post that I realised that village greens are still being created today. Considerate property developers constructing new estates sometimes design their houses around a village green. The village green may contain a children’s playground, picnic areas, ponds and other leisure features.

Apparently, living opposite or close to a village green or other green public space can boost the value of a property. That said, there are many affordable village green properties currently for sale around the country.

£235,000: 6 Lawrence Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 8QF

Nestled in a quiet residential area overlooking ‘The Green’, this delightful property boasts a homely and inviting atmosphere that is sure to make you feel right at home.

• Semi-detached bungalow
• Overlooking The Green
• Two bedrooms
• Generous lounge
• Attractive kitchen
• Conservatory
• Low maintenance gardens
• Detached garage & driveway

£255,000: 22 Village Green, Lennoxtown G66 7BD

• Double driveway
• Desirable corner plot
• Family bathroom, en-suite and WC
• Open-plan kitchen and dining room
• Semi-rural location
• Excellent local walking and cycling routes
• Gas central heating

£875,000: 7 Frant Court, Frant, East Sussex TN3 9DW

This stunning four bedroom apartment situated within a fine Grade II listed former Victorian manor house dating back to the mid 1800’s enjoying fabulous views over Frant village green and across the impressive grounds with Eridge Park beyond.

• No chain
• Bespoke Tom Howley kitchen
• Far reaching views
• Walking distance of local amenities
• Garage and parking
• Listed gardens