neighbouring areas
| Axbridge | Cheddar | Minehead | Wells |
| Bridgwater | Crewkerne | Shepton Mallet | Wincanton |
| Burnham-on-Sea | Dulverton | Somerton | Yeovil |
| Castle Cary | Frome | Taunton | |
| Chard | Hinton St. George | Wellington |
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Glastonbury dates back more than 4,000 years and its history is interwoven with legend and folklore. The most enduring legend is that it is the place known as Avalon, the fabled isle said to be the resting place of King Arthur and Guinevere. In the 19th century, Glastonbury became well known for making gloves, stockings and for leatherworking.
To give you a guide as to the price of houses for sale in Glastonbury, three-bedroom, traditional terraced houses are from £160,000 with the very old houses going for £300,000+. Modern, detached houses, with integral garage and offering four bedrooms, are from £230,000 and executive-style, detached houses, with five or six bedrooms and two garages, are in the region of £440,000. At the top end, Glastonbury offers some superb period houses, built with local stone and set in stunning rural locations that are on the market with estate agents in Glastonbury from £650,000.
Flats for sale in Glastonbury are usually in purpose-built apartment houses and are on the market from £80,000 for one bedroom and £110,000 for two. Please contact Glastonbury estate agents for details of flats and houses currently available.
Amenities for property in Glastonbury
Arguably Glastonbury is most famous for the legendary and largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world - the annual three-day Glastonbury Festival. According to ardent Festival goers, it's like going to another country. It involves travel, and probably a queue to get in, but it's worth it to see the top bands and performers of the day.
Historic architecture, beautiful scenery and a huge selection of shops including well-known national chains, Glastonbury also has excellent places to eat and drink, and several venues that regularly stage live music. For school-age children, Glastonbury offers a good choice of primary and secondary schools and a couple of independent schools such as Millfield, which is located in neighbouring Street.
Transport in Glastonbury
The railway station in Castle Cary, 12 miles to the south-east of Glastonbury, is on the main London to Exeter line and provides a high speed link to London Paddington of just over 1.5 hours. By road, Glastonbury is served by the A39 and the A361.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Glastonbury, which is covered by postcode BA6, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns and villages such as Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Wells, Cheddar, Axbridge, Castle Cary and Somerton.