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Sitting on a high ridge in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, Prestwood has the feel of a substantial, well-connected village that managed to grow without losing its wooded character. It sits just above Great Missenden, but whereas its neighbour is tucked into the valley, Prestwood is more open and airy, historically shaped by the local timber and fruit-growing industries that once thrived in its orchards. Life here tends to revolve around the village common and the stretch of shops along the High Street, which provides most of the day-to-day essentials, including a traditional butchers and a post office. For commuters, the village is practical; you are only a few minutes’ drive or a brisk downhill walk from the rail station at Great Missenden, which puts London Marylebone about forty-five minutes away. It is a place defined by its borders - you can walk in almost any direction and quickly find yourself on ancient footpaths leading through beech woods or out across the rolling farmland of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.