Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Nottinghamshire, England

An impressive and growing economy, together with a good quality of living and excellent transport links makes Nottinghamshire a sought after county to live in. People who reside in Nottinghamshire benefit from a mix of quiet market towns and rolling fields, as well as the cosmopolitan city of Nottingham. Nottingham boasts some of the finest shopping in the country - from unique designer wear to high street stores, the choice is exceptional. The city is also well known for its nightlife, restaurants and entertainment. Nottinghamshire's countryside has been the inspiration for two great English writers - Lord Byron and D H Lawrence. Newstead Abbey, Byron's ancestral home and a memorial to the romantic poet, is set in landscaped gardens and is a popular visitor attraction. In stark contrast, Lawrence's birthplace, in the mining town of Eastwood, is a tiny terraced house. We can't write about Nottinghamshire without mentioning Sherwood Forest and the legend of Robin Hood, Nottinghamshire's most famous son, and one of the world's favourite folk heroes.

Historical information

From the Ice Age drawings at Creswell Crags, to a perfectly preserved snapshot of a typical 1920s home at Mr Straw's House in Worksop, Nottinghamshire is steeped in history. The limestone gorge of Creswell Crags, sandwiched between the Peak District National Park to the west and Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest to the east, will take you back thousands of years to where you can see one of the most northerly places on Earth to have been visited by our prehistoric ancestors. The recently discovered cave paintings at this archaeological site have led to it being dubbed 'the Sistine Chapel of the Ice Age'. The City of Nottingham has a notorious past, from ancient underground caves and famous lace industry, to the turbulent and dramatic history of the castle with its links to monarchs and legends. Neolithic, Iron Age and Bronze Age artefacts have all been discovered in the River Trent, and the city's series of caves are believed to date back to the medieval period. Many centuries on, Nottingham was granted city status by Queen Victoria and this once small fortified town finally came of age.

Living in Nottinghamshire

People searching for property for sale in Nottinghamshire will find that house prices, while still very competitive with the rest of the UK, are rising ahead of the average UK increase – a sure sign of a healthy economy. With the city of Nottingham at its heart, the county of Nottinghamshire is an outstanding place to live and work. The county town of Nottingham has been identified by the Government as one of "the powerhouses of the economy". Nottingham has attracted a number of major companies over the years, including the Inland Revenue, Boots Plc, Experian, Capital One and the Government Office for the East Midlands, providing people who are considering relocating to the area with good employment prospects. Nottingham is one of the UK's most colourful cities and is renowned for its quality of life, sport, leisure, entertainment and shopping (rated in the top five UK shopping cities, above Manchester and Liverpool), and excellent transport links. People searching for flats in Nottingham should expect to pay £200k+ for a two bedroom apartment in the town centre. Other types of property for sale in Nottingham include brand new developments of houses, Victorian houses, bungalows, townhouses, and flats in converted houses and brand new blocks of flats.

Nottingham has the fourth largest student population in England, with over 60,000 students at two leading universities. Families who have children at one of the universities will find a good selection of property to rent in Nottingham, advertised by a number of estate agents on Primelocation.com.

The ancient market town of Retford has a range of excellent facilities and amenities. The town centre offers well known high street names as well as more specialist shops, which can be found in the main shopping areas of Carolgate and Bridgegate. There are also lively open-air markets on Thursdays and Saturdays in the historic market place. Education is well catered for with a good choice of local nurseries, primary and secondary schools, including Carr Hill Primary School, Elizabethan High Comprehensive and a number of colleges in the Bassetlaw area. There are plenty of places to eat, along with a wide variety of pubs and bars. Sports and leisure opportunities abound within the local area. With all these amenities close at hand Retford would make an ideal location for families to reside. Families searching for houses in Retford would pay £239k+ for a four bedroom detached house. Other types of property for sale in Retford include a good selection of Victorian houses, developments of brand new properties, barn conversions, cottages, bungalows and plenty of modern detached houses.

There are plenty of attractions for families with children who are searching for property in Nottinghamshire. One of the county's most popular attractions is 'The Tales of Robin Hood', which provides a day of adventure for children. Or you could take the family to explore Nottingham Castle, or to Sherwood Forest Farm Park for a day out in the countryside.

Travel and transport links in the county of Nottinghamshire

The county of Nottinghamshire is very easy to travel to, so if you are searching for a property in Nottinghamshire you will find many convenient ways to travel to the county from all over the UK. The M1 is one of the UK's major motorways, runs through the length of Nottinghamshire. A convenient route from London, Watford, Manchester, Leeds and Leicester, the M1 also links to the M42 and M6 motorways, providing easy access to Birmingham, the West Midlands and Staffordshire. Within the county, major roads such as the A60, A46 and A52 allow easily accessible routes around Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. By train via Midland Mainline, Nottinghamshire is less than two hours from London, and Northern Rail supplies services to the north of the county, including the major cities of Carlisle, Chester, Stoke-on-Trent and Liverpool. Nottingham East Midlands Airport is Nottinghamshire's nearest airport, with the new and fast expanding Robin Hood Airport located just a few miles away from the north of Nottinghamshire. Birmingham International, the UK's fifth largest airport is approximately a 40-minute drive to the south of the county.