Jane Lumley wrote:

JL Thing is, said acre is currently rather exposed to wind and
JL traffic noise,

I replied

Is this industrial traffic (might be quieter at weekends)? Sports or
tourist-attraction traffic, could be worse at weekends? You're seeing it
in winter; is it likely to be quieter now than in summer? Visit the area
during rush hours. Do people chug past in a slow tail of traffic at 30
mph, or race past at 70? Can you get in and out of the gate safely at
busy times? Is the traffic mostly cars, or huge reverberating trucks?
Shut yourself in the bedrooms, listen to the noise, and ask yourself if
you'll be able to sleep with a window open.

But where, exactly, can I find a village house with no traffic noise in
the southeast? Frankly, it's unrealistic, or it is with my budget. (snip

First, you have not previously informed us of your geographical search
area, village location requirements or budget. You can't REALISTICALLY
expect replies tailored to what you haven't mentioned.

Second, you raised the issue of noise. I did not suggest you find a
house with "no traffic noise"; only that you very carefully evaluate the
nature and level of traffic noise at your "find" (which only yesterday
was sufficiently concerning that you were wondering how to reduce it).

I learn from experience. Consequently I shan't waste any more of my
time offering advice to you.

Janet