Houses in North Somerset are in demand as Bristol estate agents report a rise in new instructions as city dwellers look to move to a rural lifestyle. Villages such as Banwell, Congresbury, Winscombe and Churchill are on the radar as opportunities to work from home are increasing. Indeed, the surge in interest in village life has been felt nationwide, says the BBC. Across the UK enquiries for buying a home in a village jumped by 126% in June and July compared to last year.
