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A 17th century farmhouse in Surrey with one of Britain's oldest squash courtsFords Farm is on the market for the first time in over half a century.
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Three homes down by the Thames, perfect for those who love messing about on boatsThis summer’s scorching temperatures will no doubt have endorsed the perennial appeal of Thames-side houses with frontage and private access to the river. Penny Churchill and Toby Keel pick out some prime examples.
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This converted mill is the epitome of bucolic beauty and its grounds were masterminded by one of the finest garden designers alive todayHunworth Mill is the very picture of bucolic bliss, with exquisite gardens created by Arne Maynard.
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Sir Noël Coward sold this spectacular Art Deco cottage in the shadow of the White Cliffs of Dover to Ian Fleming — and now it could be yoursThe sale of Mermaid Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a spectacular house in an iconic beach location.
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A grand manor house with a window taken from Lord Nelson's flagship, set in one of Britain's most beautiful — and quirkiest — villagesLavenham Hall in Suffolk is on the market, a grand country house with a genuinely unique feature: one of the windows from Lord Nelson’s HMS Foudroyant.
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An ancient manor where a millennium of history and a medieval moat meet a swimming pool and party barnA medieval manor that was birthplace of one of Henry V's generals, Hempnalls Hall blends fascinating history, enormous character and 21st century comfort.
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An idyllic home where the forest meets the sea, for sale for the first time in over half a centuryLittle Aston is a graceful, charming home with superb gardens and its own orchard, as well as some of the south coast's most beautiful areas right on its doorstep. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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The majestic New Forest estate formerly owned by a billionaire adventurer — famous for driving 'the world's fastest kettle' — has come up for saleGreat estates in the unspoilt setting of the New Forest are always a welcome sight on the market, and Newton Park is a wonderful example with a sad story to tell. Anna White tells more.
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Save me: A castle on the Isle of Wight designed by James Wyatt is up for saleNorris Castle Estate also comes with 225 acres of gardens and grounds, and needs a little TLC
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Lawns, glorious lawns at this Grade II-listed home in Hampshire where a sustainable future meets a storied pastThere are 'old rectorys', and then there's The Old Rectory.
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A glorious home in a water tower overlooking Suffolk's finest seaside townThe Water Tower on Priors Hill Road in Aldeburgh stands out in more ways than one
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Five elegant East Anglian homes for sale, from £1m to £10m, as seen in Country LifeOur look at some of the best homes to come to market via Country Life this week includes one of Norfolk's great houses.
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Capability Brown's former Cambridgeshire home lives up to its rich history, and comes with two apple trees planted by the man himselfThe Old Manor in Fenstanton is an enchanting four-bedroom home for sale.
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A Victorian chapel in the South Downs ascends into glory as a four-bedroom family homeWoodlands in Bramdean shows just how exciting a church conversion can be.
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Laverstoke Park, the iconic home of Formula One World Champion Jody Scheckter, roars onto the marketThe benchmark for the sale of the year has been set.
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Tasburgh Hall: From a Buddhist centre to a seven-bedroom family home in 23 acresThe property, in Norfolk, was once four separate apartments, but has been lovingly re-stitched back together.
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A six bedroom Grade II-listed hall set in eight acres of serene grounds in NorfolkBrandiston Hall can trace its origins to the 17th century, but has been sensitively refurbished by its current owners.
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An idyllic home in Hampshire that's perfect for the musical mindLyewood House sits in 3.5 acres and comes with a purpose built recording studio and an outdoor heated pool.
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Character, history and comfort combine in a four-bedroom farmhouse in NorfolkWillow Farm near Southburgh is that rarest of things — a perfect combination of period charm and modern elegance in some of England's best countryside.
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The green Gable House: A family home in Hampshire that even we can't believe is only 15 years oldIf the house isn't quite right, don't be afraid to build something new. The Gable House in Ashford Hill is a glorious example of a new home that looks like it's always been there.
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A bohemian paradise is up for sale with pool, stables and endless country charmSwapping town for country has rarely looked so easily tempting.
