A 19th-century village in the heart of England that looks as if it’s been cut and pasted directly from Switzerland – complete with green pastures, gabled chalets and plenty of cows – has become one of the country’s most sought-after places to live.
Properties in Ilam – pronounced ‘eye-lam’, which sits in the southern end of the Peak District National Park in Staffordshire, rarely hit the market though because those lucky enough to live there can’t bear to leave the ‘chocolate box’ village blueprint and the ‘bonkers’ beauty.
With the cobalt waters of the River Manifold coursing through it and dramatic upland
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