Jim Broadbent owns cottage in English county home to one of the 'world's great historic cities'

Before shooting to fame, Jim was raised in Lincolnshire and attended school in Reading. He subsequently graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.

Today, the actor and his wife Anastasia Lewis reportedly split their time between their North London home and a cottage in Lincolnshire.

Their Lincolnshire base is located near the Methodist chapel that Jim’s father Roy helped turn into a theatre.

How much do properties cost in Lincolnshire?

According to property experts at Rightmove, most house sales in Lincolnshire last year involved detached properties which sold for an average of £313,209.

“Semi-detached properties sold for an average price of £185,291, while terraced properties fetched £143,215,” reads the website.

“The value of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses has risen although there has been a drop of 0.2 per cent in the average flat value.”

The latest house price index by online estate agent Purplebricks shows that the average house price in Lincolnshire is currently up two per cent compared to this time last year.

Those who move to Lincolnshire can enjoy an outstanding quality of life, with access to everything from beaches to market towns.

The Cathedral of Lincoln, packed with history and heritage, is one of the highlights of the district.

According to the University of Lincoln, the town “is at the centre of the county and is one of the world’s great historic cities”.

“It's a place where ancient architecture and modern living blend together seamlessly.

“The city centre area of Lincoln is a blend of old and new, where Tudor beamed tea rooms are right next to modern bistros.”

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For those seeking tranquillity, the area's natural coast offers miles of wide sandy beaches away from the bustle of the holiday resorts.

Visit Lincolnshire's website reads: “It’s the ideal location for experiencing the seasons whether it be the breeding seals, huge flocks of migration birds or the wildflowers.”

Roger de Clarendon (a 12th-century nobleman who served Henry II and his son Richard I), and Oliver Cromwell (best known for leading the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War), also called Lincolnshire home.