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The 'best of both worlds' in a 16th century house with Georgian façade and sprawling grounds with lake and stables
All houses change a little over their lifetimes — and some end up unrecognisable as the centuries pass. Penny Churchill takes a look at one such example: The Old Rectory at Brandsby.
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Higher taxes and lower profits drive supply of farmland for sale to five-year high
A storm of looming tax rises, reducing debt and lower profits is forcing a lot of farmers to sell up, as research from Savills shows farmland for sale at a post-Brexit high.
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The essence of perfection: A modern Arts-and-Crafts masterpiece in Surrey
Someone has been studying Country Life — This Arts-and-Crafts home near Godalming was crafted under the watchful eye of some of our favourite architects and interior designers. The result? A symphony of elegant style named Millhanger Farmhouse.
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Paul O'Grady's oasis of nature in Kent comes to the market with seven bedrooms, 20 acres and a dance studio
At Knoll Hill House, the comedian and entertainer created a gorgeous small estate that is perfect for families, entertaining and a home to wildlife.
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'One of the finest homes on the Kent coast' has come up for sale with a £4 million price tag
A grand country from where you can commute to London — or possibly even Paris. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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A classic Queen Anne country house that's so close to the City that you can even see the skyscrapers
Penny Churchill takes a look at Court Lodge, a genuine country house within the M25.
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Three bedrooms under thatch that featured in Midsomer Murders
This thatched cottage is a star of the screen, and it's not hard to see why.
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In with the old, in with the new: a seven bedroom Arts-and-Crafts house in Hampshire that's six years old
Beeches Hill near Alton walks an elegant tightrope of having plenty of space, contemporary features and elegant design. All under one roof.
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A Highgate hidden gem with seven bedrooms, a plethora of period interiors and a walled garden
This could easily be a country manor house. Instead, it's 500 metres from Highgate Village. The dream.
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'Like something out of a Constable painting’: A wisteria-clad waterside cottage on the market for the first time in 40 years
This Grade II listed house is on sale for the first time in more than 40 years. And if the buyer is game, there’s scope to renovate this ‘rare treasure’.
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A sportsman's paradise near Henley with pool, cricket nets and one of the finest croquet lawns in the country
House buyers in need of a world-class croquet lawn need look no further than this Oxfordshire home. And everyone else will likely be keen too, as Penny Churchill explains.
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A wave of large family homes is going up for sale as housing market springs into action
A surge of larger homes has hit the market in the last week amid falling mortgage rates, according to Rightmove. Annabel Dixon delves into the details.
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Six spectacular homes across the Home Counties from £2m to £10m, as seen in Country Life
See our pick of some of the best property to appear on the market via Country Life.
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An iconic movie star's £10 million home in Buckinghamshire has come to the market
Dirk Bogarde, one of Britain's most celebrated actors of the 20th century, took on and rescued this home in Buckinghamshire before selling it on to the wildly successful produce behind the 'Carry On' films. Now, Drummers Yard is looking for a new owner once more.
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A blank canvas under thatch with a silly name that's waiting for a new lease of life
Gubblecote Cross might sound like an angry dwarf, but in actuality it's a five bedroom home with beautiful gardens that needs some love.
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What's for sale on 'the most mouth-watering shopping list in Britain'?
A browse through the summary of works of art and objects of cultural importance with a deferred export license reveals plenty of treasures. What should we keep?
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A delightful Georgian house that's perfect for anyone who loves life by the waterside
Ivy House is a beautiful home in a prime spot on the south coast. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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A traditional South Downs farmhouse with stables, a pool... and a skateboard stunt park in the barn
It had to happen: Country Life and skateboarding come together at last.
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An exquisite home tucked away in Surrey Hills woodland that blends Arts-and-Crafts with a touch of Versailles
Penny Churchill takes a look at Charles Hill Court, a magnificent home up for sale in a hugely popular spot.
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24 irresistible country homes for sale, starting from just £350,000, as seen in Country Life
Glorious — and genuinely affordable — country homes the length of Britain, all featured in Country Life in recent weeks.
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With its own private chapel, Robert Adam's most northerly house is for sale with 308 acres
The first house Robert Adam ever built in Scotland — one he created just after he returned from his Grand Tour — is for sale, after many happy years being lovingly cared for by its American owners.
