What’s In A Name?

When it comes to property, a name can evoke images as distinctive as the properties themselves. Picture the elegant silhouette of an Oast House, the stately grandeur of a Manor House, or the historic charm of a Tithe Barn’s timber beams. It’s not just bricks and mortar that make a home desirable, but the name above the door as well.

Read on to discover how something as timeless as a name can add both character and value to your home.

The Manor House – Average Value £1,423,128

Traditionally the residence of the Lord of the Manor in Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, the Manor House was often the grandest and most impressive home in the area, a symbol of status and local power.

The Old Rectory – £1,301,424

A rectory holds a unique distinction from a vicarage. Rectors collected both the “greater” and “lesser” tithes of the parish, with the greater tithes being 10% of the village’s cereal crops and the lesser tithes comprising 10% of the remaining produce and livestock.

Mallards – £1,164,150

At first glance, “Mallards” seems an unexpected contender. However, without ruffling any feathers, three homes by this name sold for over £4 million during the period. Even excluding these, the average price still came in at an impressive £722,000.

The Old Vicarage – £1,086,887

Why does The Old Vicarage typically sell for £200,000 less than The Old Rectory? The answer lies in the history of tithes: vicars only collected the lesser tithes, meaning these homes were often a touch less imposing. Still, with an average price exceeding £1 million, they remain highly desirable.

The Oast House – £1,038,774          
Famed for their distinctive conical or pyramidal roofs, Oast Houses are closely linked to the hop kilns of Kent and Sussex. These unique structures were originally used to dry hops, an essential ingredient that gave ales their signature flavour.

Lime Tree House – £981,121

A notable £9.5 million sale on London’s exclusive Coombe Hill Estate helped elevate Lime Tree House onto the list. Even without this exceptional transaction, the average price stands at £714,000. And for those who enjoy a bit of botanical history, lime trees have long been associated with fertility—perfect for a family home!

Manor House/The Manor – £967,117

Sitting a little lower in the rankings than “The Manor House,” the variations “Manor House” and “The Manor” still feature in the top ten. Sometimes, as it turns out, three little letters can make all the difference.

Manor Farm House – £966,235

The Manor Farm House earns its prestige by historically occupying the prime agricultural land, commanding both status and a substantial income. As our research shows, this was the cream of the crop when it came to farmhouses.

Grove House – £962,904

This name often reflects the property’s historical connection to a small wooded area or “grove,” hinting at the estate’s wider relationship with surrounding lands.

Glebe House – £940,814

Once a home for clergy members, a Glebe House was traditionally supported by a “church furlong,” land designated to provide for a clergyman’s livelihood.

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^{Farm Image by Siggy Nowak from Pixabay}