Just seen another thread and many of the criteria are the same as mine. We are looking for somewhere:
Between W Sussex and Birmingham and easy to get to both ideally.
Small town or village with good amenities like library, post office, village hall, theatre or arts centre if possible
Near a train station with good links
Friendly and welcoming with an active community and low crime
Countryside and walks on doorstep
Traffic and congestion not an issue
Character and charm.
Up to 800,000 for three bed with nice garden , not overlooked and detached .
Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset or Worcs, possibly Hampshire .