Sussex is home to many great villages, and if you are looking for somewhere to move to, you are not short on choice.
With much of the South Downs and other countryside in Sussex, many villages are very pretty, with great surroundings to enjoy.
We have picked out three of the prettiest Sussex has to offer, along with some of the best things to do and how much it costs to live there.
3 of the prettiest Sussex villages and how much it costs to live there
Bosham
Described as a “small attractive village on one of the small inlets of Chichester harbour” by Visit South East England, Bosham is often labelled as being among the prettiest in the county.
Being a coastal village in a National Landscape, Bosham today is both “picturesque and a thriving centre for sailing”.
The village is said to “offer something to suit all tastes”, from history-lovers and photographers to hikers, cyclists, and sailors.
You can visit the Quay and the Church, browse through the many artisan shops in Bosham Walk, or “just relax and enjoy this very special place”.
House prices in Bosham have an overall average of £863,120 over the last year, according to Rightmove.
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The majority of properties sold in Bosham during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £1,207,393.
Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £415,917, with terraced properties fetching £471,667.
Overall, the historical sold prices in Bosham over the last year were 28% up on the previous year and 4% down on the 2023 peak of £903,608.
Alfriston
This pretty village is found in the Wealden District of East Sussex, in the valley of the River Cuckmere.
It has been labelled the “prettiest village in the county, if not the country” by publisher Muddy Stilettos, who also picked it as one of the best places to live.
Being on the banks of the Cuckmere River and at the foot of the beautiful South Downs, the walking routes in and around Alfriston here are stellar.
There is also the “medieval narrow, twisting High Street” that has a “surprising wealth and variety of shops”, according to Visit South East England.
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Other things to visit include the first of the now famous Steamer Trading cookshops, jewellery and fashion boutiques, shops selling antiques, gifts and souvenirs, and an art gallery.
There are also many places to eat and drink, ranging from “cosy teashops and elegant restaurants to friendly pubs”.
If you want to live in Alfriston, you will have to have some money saved.
House prices in the village have an overall average of £1,086,667 over the last year.
Average house prices in Alfriston over the last year were 74% up on the previous year, and 33% up on the 2022 peak of £814,700, Rightmove says.
Amberley
Amberley is in the Horsham District of West Sussex, again found at the foot of the South Downs.
Known for its thatched cottages, the village is labelled as “without doubt, one of the prettiest little villages in Sussex”, according to Hello Sussex.
It says that despite its “diminutive size and sleepy atmosphere”, there are a great many things to do in this “gorgeous corner of Sussex”.
Amberley in West Sussex is set within the South Downs National Park (Image: Getty Images)
To the north of the village is the tidal plain of the River Arun, known as Amberley Wild Brooks, which has a wetland that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Another of the main highlights in the village is Amberley Castle.
Amberley is yet another village that is expensive to live in, according to Rightmove.
House prices in Amberley have an overall average of £830,000 over the last year.
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Properties sold in the village during the last year were mostly detached properties, selling for an average price of £1,150,000.
Terraced properties sold for an average of £607,500, with semi-detached properties fetching £635,000.
Overall, the historical sold prices in Amberley over the last year were 25% up on the previous year and 5% down on the 2019 peak of £876,111.
What is your favourite village in Sussex? Let us know in the comments.