Because Beowulf was northern...
Or, maybe it's because, in general, faerie lies to the north, or at least lingers longer there. Dol Amroth no longer hosts elves. Edhellond is deserted. But to the north, are Rivendell, Thranduil's halls, Lorien, The Shire, Evendim (who denies it is enchanted? Just look at the map!) and Mithlond. Elves wander in the woods near the Shire, and roam between Rivendell and The Tower Hills.
And let's not forget Tom Bombadil and Goldberry. It just feels different near the Shire.
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.
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