Six beautiful character houses under £1m, from the coast and the Borders to inside the M25

We've trawled the market to see some of the finest homes for sale across the country that still offer change from the £1m mark, from charming cottages to sprawling estates.

An incredible Chelsea studio apartment on a street made famous by the artists of the early 20th century

Joseph McNeill Whistler, Mrs Anna Lea Merritt and the Colliers all lived on this prestigious street and the surprisingly unlisted No. 50 provides the perfect blank canvas for a creative family's dreams.

A palatial six-bedroom apartment in the building where Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens and Napoleon III once stayed

A six-bedroom family home in the Star & Garter in Richmond – one of the most beautiful and famous buildings in Greater London – has come to the market to mark the final stage of this fine landmark's transition from hospital to residence.

Best country houses for sale this week

Catch up on the best country houses for sale this week that have come to the market via Country Life.

An idyllic thatched cottage where you can run your own Devonshire tea garden

Amid steams and waterfalls, Rose Cottage boasts a stunning tea garden perfect for hosting a few friends – or 185 neighbours.

A grand country house built by Robert Bruce, with a billiards room, tennis courts and equestrian facilities beyond belief

Two beautiful country properties, as seen in Country Life

A magnificent ten-bedroom country house in Devon for sale at a startlingly low price tag

The unique chance to own of the great houses of Totnes, with stunning views of Dartmoor National Park

Highfield House hides behind its high walls but slopes down to a garden which reveals views of Totnes, Dartmoor and beyond.

Charming waterside Victorian country home a stone's throw away from central Oxford

93 Southmoor Road provides the perfect combination of city living and country lifestyle, ideal for those wanting to move out of the city but not let go of the excitement just yet.

Five idyllic farmhouses for sale, from £575,000 to £4 million

We've picked out five glorious farmhouses for sale across the country, from beautiful West Country properties to spots where you can live the country life yet still be in London for breakfast.

A wisteria-clad Suffolk farmhouse up for sale for the first time in two centuries

This glorious 17th century home is full of charm and period details – no wonder the owners tend to stay for a while...

Property with potential: Renovation projects for sale

Wanted: brave new owners with patience and imagination.

A superb Sunningdale mansion and a delightful Dorking millhouse, as seen in Country Life

A rural idyll close to the coast with 11 acres of gardens, yet still within commutable range of the City

A former pillar of the community lived in this delightful house in Essex, commutable to London despite being a place filled with charm and beauty.

A perfect former rectory with sweeping driveway, gabled front and five acres of gardens and meadows

The top 10 market towns in England, from Kent to Cumbria

Country Life presents the top 10 market towns in England, from Kent to Cumbria, where you'll find fine properties, great schools and beautiful surroundings.

A riverside home with sweeping views of the Thames and enormous potential for improvement

Within a mile of the picturesque town of Marlow lies Quarry End, a house with a spectacular position that's ripe for new owners to put their stamp on it.

The banks, post offices and train stations that have been transformed into fine family homes

Old schools, banks and other municipal buildings have now become desirable addresses in the town and countryside, as Nicola Venning explains.

18 fine homes starting from under £400,000, as seen in Country Life

We take our regular look at some of the homes to appear in the pages of Country Life over the past couple of weeks.