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A Suffolk farmhouse that wears its centuries of history on its sleeve — until you get to the pool and party barnShelley Priory in Suffolk blends medieval origins, 18th century expansion and 21st century living all in one. Penny Churchill explains more.
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A country home in Suffolk with 6,000sq ft, 55 acres and a wonderfully serene swimming poolDarmsden Hall is a joy of a place — and sold through the pages of Country Life in 1941.
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An impeccably restored country house with prime views over Constable countryPolstead Hall has been sensitively restored by its current owners, and now makes an elegant family home in the heartlands of East Anglia.
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A majestic 17th century home in Cornwall, just down the lane from a hopelessly idyllic riverside villageThe gorgeous Ethy House isn't a home you'll find listed on the property portals — but Penny Churchill was given a glimpse of what's on offer.
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'One of the most dramatic coastal estates in the South West' has come up for sale at £10 million, with cliffsides, woodland and its own private beachPenny Churchill takes a look at Redlap House, a simply magnificent property on the cliffs of South Devon.
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An idyllic Cornish farmhouse with 700 years of historyPenny Churchill takes a look at Nantellan House, set amid serene woodland in the heart of rural Cornwall.
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A 'mini-château' in the hills of Sussex, with pool, cinema and a dedicated sneaker roomDanley Hill is a Sussex country home that's designed as a mini-French château, with a rather unusual addition in one of the rooms.
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A beautiful Georgian house that spent three centuries in the Queen Mother's family, set in 'the most charming hamlet in Northumberland'The Bowes-Lyon family built this house almost 200 years before their most famous member — Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon — married into the Royal Family.
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'One of the most intriguing and unspoilt estates in the Cotswolds' has come to the market at £26 millionHinchwick Manor Estate is a gorgeous and secluded place set against 'a timeless backdrop in a prime location that has changed little over the centuries'. Penny Churchill reports.
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A gorgeous country house covered in rambling roses and with one 'great feature' that sets it apart from most Cotswolds mansionsPenny Churchill takes a look at the beautiful Aycote House, where Arts-and-Crafts meets the Cotswolds.
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A golden stone manor house in a village that is 'one of the best-kept secrets in the Cotswolds'In a village once frequented by William Shakespeare, a magnificent manor house is up for sale. Penny Churchill reports on Pebworth Manor.
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The 12 biggest country property sales of 2025, from 'one of the finest homes in the Cotswolds' to a £5 million cottage in CornwallMomentum came and went during 2025, but agents around the UK showed time and again that exceptional country houses continue to sell, proving that quality and sensible pricing still cut through uncertainty. Penny Churchill reports.
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A picture-perfect home in 'the loveliest market town in North Yorkshire'One of the most beautiful homes in one of Yorkshire's most beautiful towns is in search of a new owner. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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A picture-perfect home that's so Country Life it even has an Aga in the gymThe East House is the prettiest house in an idyllic North Yorkshire village — and it has some surprises within, as Penny Churchill discovers.
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A medieval home with 600 years of history that was once home to a king, set in one of Kent's most fascinating villagesVane Court is the oldest house in the beautiful and historic village of Biddenden. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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A magnificent old vicarage with five bedrooms, 5,000sq ft of space, and in the catchment area for the 'best state school in North Yorkshire'The wonderful village of Burton Leonard is one of the most sought-after places to live in Yorkshire, and one of its finest homes is now for sale. Penny Churchill looks inside.
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A grand hall in Yorkshire with 400 years of historyCarlton Hall is a wonderful family home amid glorious gardens in a quaint village location. Penny Churchill looks inside.
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An delightful old vicarage for sale in the heart of James Herriot country — yards from one of Yorkshire's most curious landmarksThe Kilburn White Horse was reputedly cut in chalk in 1857. A nearby vicarage is for sale for £2.75 million.
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Old rectories are the second most sought-after homes in Britain, and this idyllic £2.45 million home is a perfect example of whyPenny Churchill looks at the wonderfully pretty Oakley House in Hampshire.
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The Old Rectory for sale in a village up the road from Jane Austen's home, where the family lived that might have inspired some of her most memorable charactersIn the village of Dummer, close to Jane Austen's family home at Steventon, a beautiful old rectory has cone to the market. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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An Arts-and-Crafts home that sits in prime position in the most exclusive (and priciest) road in HampshireWith its own private jetty on the Beaulieu River, The Rookery is a rare and beautiful home. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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A home where medieval, Georgian and modern come together in rare styleSet in a couple of acres in the leafy outskirts of Essex, Rochfords is a family house that blends old and new with charm and a sense of fun.
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A 500-year-old house with Soho House-style interiors, Chelsea gold medallist gardens and a grass tennis courtHaslingfield Manor is an extraordinary mix of styles and ideas, from Tudor Britain to the cutting edge of modern design. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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'A rare gem' of a country house, in 163 acres of the idyllic Colne Valley, just 50 minutes from the CityThe Regency-style Over Hall in Colne Engaine is a country house whose previous owner has spent 40 years getting everything just right. Penny Churchill takes a look.
