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Michael began his career in the late 1960s, although it was not until 1980 when his success began. His most successful songs include Merry Christmas Everyone, Oh Julie, Green Door and This Ole House. His Christmas hit song is still played on the radio today, and is one of the most popular festive songs. The singer reportedly lives in a tranquil Buckinghamshire town.
According to reports, the 74-year-old resides in Marlow, a gorgeous town on the River Thames.
The town is located four miles away from the popular town of High Wycombe, five miles from Maidenhead and 33 miles away from central London.
It is a great commuter town because of its transport links into the capital, as well as giving residents the balance of countryside too.
However, homes in the area don’t come cheap, with the average home costing £811,291 over the last year, according to Rightmove.
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The majority of sales in Marlow during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average of £1,196,025.
Flats sold for an average of £454,098, while terraced homes fetched £526,537.
Overall, sold prices in the town over the last year were similar to the previous year and nine percent up on the 2018 peak of £746,81.
At the time of writing, there are more than 100 homes for sale in the area, with the most expensive on the market for £8,000,000.
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There are a huge variety of homes for sale in Marlow, including detached, semi-detached and flats.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to cosy pubs as well as plenty of shops, Marlow is great for residents and visitors.
The town has also been home to several celebrities over the years, including Chris Evans, Russell Brand and Tom Kerridge.
Tom Kerridge owns two Michelin Star gastropubs in Marlow, which has raving reviews online as is popular amongst locals.
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Marlow is surrounded by picturesque towns including Henley-on-Thames and Windsor, which is a mere 15 minutes away.
There are also plenty of schools in the local area, including both private and state schools.
Situated close to the Chiltern Hills, Marlow is a great place to live if you love walking. The Chiltern Hills is a landscape of beauty which covers 660 square miles.
Sir Elton John has been settled in Windsor for more than 40 years, and the mansion is known as Woodside, which was purchased by the singer back in 1974.
Whilst pictures of the inside are kept private, birds-eye views show a huge property with tennis courts and lavish gardens.
Elton has long referred to his Woodside residence as “the hub” which he was thought to purchase for £400,000.
He has also described his Windsor mansion as “tastefully over the top”.
Windsor is famous for being the home to Windsor Castle and has great walks along The Long Walk, through Windsor Great Park and along the River Thames.
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