I'm after some property advice from the Southern members on here. I am after buying a house down south (currently live in Dubai) as I will be spending more time in the UK next year. I am after a semi rural location, I am considering this being a permanent place in around 4 years when I return to the UK.

The office location is SE1 8EN, Blackfriars Road.

Question is what areas (Towns) should I be looking at that isn't going to be a nightmare of a commute and I could get somewhere semi rural with a bit of land?

My knowledge of the South of England is pretty much non existent so any help would be much appreciated.

Nick.