Rikki-UK:
it is still possible, I live in a small village- 5 minutes from the moors, and about the same from the beach/seaside the house next door has just been refurbed to a decent standard, a Semi detached 3 bedroom on a large plot with front/back and side garden- in a quiet cul de sac., on the market for 100k-( so would probably sell for 90K- within 5 miles there are multiple transport companies where an average top line of £25-30K is achievable
rightmove.co.uk/property-for … 19600.htmlhowever the drawbacks are village life, where everyone knows you and your business, and you would have to put up with us as your neighbours
people in villages only know YOUR business Rikki, if YOU blab about it! 
rule number one = zip YOUR lips 