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'I went out of my way to make it as 1980s as I could. It is now shades of salmon and apricot': Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on his first house in the countryLaurence Llewelyn-Bowen, the undisputed king of the countless interior design television shows that hit screens in the 1990s, has long lived a happy country life in Gloucestershire. He spoke to Julie Harding.
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Best country houses for sale this weekA Queen Anne rectory in Buckinghamshire and a striking modern country house in Hampshire are part of our round-up this week.
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The rural idyll that was home to one the finest British actors of the 20th century for 60 yearsThe late Sir Donald Sinden, star of countless stage productions and films from the 1940s to the 2000s, lived in this bucolic spot in Kent.
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An iconic Surrey home created by Sir Edwin Lutyens has defied the property market — and it's not hard to see whyThe Grade II*-listed Red House in Godalming has only just appeared on the market, yet has already found a buyer.
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Five wonderful homes, from a thatched wonder to a house with its own bluebell wood, as seen in Country LifeDream homes in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Buckinghamshire are among our pick of the places to launch in Country Life this week.
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The historic house visited by Elizabeth I — and once owned by a daredevil racing driverOld Cloth Hall in Cranbrook is as historic as it is beautiful.
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Thomas Jefferson’s 557-acre, historic childhood home is for salePresident Thomas Jefferson lived at Tuckahoe in his childhood. Now, it's on the market for the first time in a century.
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Sarah Corbett-Winder: Moving to the countryside was the best decision we’ve ever made. It’s shaping our children’s livesIn the final of three columns for Country Life, Sarah Corbett-Winder talks about and life-altering effects moving to the countryside had on her and her family.
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Knight Frank's experts on why country homes come into their own in the autumnSponsor Content Created With Knight Frank
As the nights draw in, nothing is cosier and more homely than a country house. Knight Frank's experts share their tips for choosing one that suits you perfectly.
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A 'Tudor' mansion on the Tube, in 30 acres of countrysideRipley Grange is one of the most remarkable houses on the market in the Home Counties today.
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An estate bequeathed by William the Conqueror and owned by a Guinness heiress is on the market for the first time in 60 yearsPenny Churchill takes a look at Chaddleworth, an estate in Berkshire with a wonderful storied past.
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Waterside homes to die for, from a house carved in to a Cornish cliffside to an island home on a Cotswolds lakeThose who love getting out on to the water are spoilt for choice in today's property market. Annabel Dixon dips her toes in to pick out five of the best.
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Six superb country properties, from a vast Highland estate to a South Coast rectory, as seen in Country LifeOur round-up this week features a everything from a contemporary mansion to a manor house in the 'Notswolds'.
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'One of the most iconic waterfront homes in Cornwall' has just come to the marketIn the irresistible village of Flushing, this thatched house has its own private mini-harbour.
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An Italian villa with an English country garden that's 'a genuine work of landscape art'Tucked between Lake Como and Lake Lecco, this wonderful villa is surrounded by a distinctly English country garden.
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Sarah Corbett-Winder: Patience is a virtue, especially when moving to the countrysideIn the second of three columns for Country Life, Sarah Corbett-Winder talks about how when the 'Big Move' came, she learned to enjoy the process of starting a new life.
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'After 32 years we still camp in the garden and have barbecues — it’s magical': Sarah Raven on her first house in the countryThe gardener and writer Sarah Raven tells Julie Harding about her countryside haven in Sussex.
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A grand Scottish paradise for sale, just along the coast from the Mull of KintyreThe breathtaking Ronachan House is everything you could want in a Scottish home. Toby Keel is entranced.
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'One of the most exciting properties in years' is on the open market in Guernsey, blending Swiss Family Robinson with Bond villain styleThe Lookout is a former mill set above its own lake that is aching to be turned into one of the most iconic homes in the Channel Island.
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A glittering evening at Bruton PlaceKiki McDonough’s iridescent jewellery is pairing with acclaimed developer London Square for a showcase that’s shining with promise.
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Traditional style meets contemporary comfort in this Georgian mansion in ScotlandWestfield House is an architectural example of having your cake and eating it.
