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How Clerkenwell turned from monastic outpost into a hotbed of revolutionaries only to become one of London's most sought-after villagesIts renovated warehouse buildings feel thoroughly modern, but this creative district in the capital can trace its roots back to medieval times, finds Carla Passino.
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A panoramic country house in Wales at the price of a large London flat, with swimming pool, Japanese bridge and walled gardenFirst advertised in Country Life in 1905, The Lee, near Knighton in Powys, makes the most of its glorious setting and period interiors.
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A Georgian mansion in the a beautiful seaside village for the price of a suburban flat in LondonWhat would get you a two bedroom flat in South West London goes a whole lot further a little further north, in the shape of this lovely Georgian mansion in Scotland.
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An immaculate, remodelled 18th-century home with stable and tennis court, just outside the edge of LondonOrchard House is a charming family home in five leafy acres just outside picturesque Old Oxted, walking distance from a station the nearest gastropub.
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How Maida Vale turned from boudoir village to one of London's most vibrant neighbourhoodsMaida Vale took its name from a small Italian town and an even smaller pub, so it’s the perfect place to celebrate the end of lockdown, says Carla Passino.
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A collection of luxury apartments in the north-east London mansion that hosted Churchill and The QueenDevelopers Berkeley are converting the grandiose Trent Park House, in Enfield, into 14 exquisite apartments.
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The 10 most expensive streets in London — and how much you'd need to spend to live on themTen streets in London blow the rankings for luxury property, with median prices all well above £10 million (and some above £20 million).
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How the exodus to the country will shift house prices in Britain in the next five yearsNew research from Savills predicts that property price growth in London will be outstripped by every other part of the country in the next five years. Rachael Turner takes a look.
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A incredibly stylish home with studio and waterside gazebo, just down the river from Hampton CourtOn the banks of the River Mole, at the outskirts of London, is this striking house looking for a new owner.
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A magnificent 15th century farmhouse with space and charm, and under an hour from LondonFarms and estates are more popular than ever, both as investments and as places to escape the rigours of city life. Penny Churchill takes a look at one up for sale in Essex.
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Barnes: The London village encircled by the Thames that's left an indelible mark on the nationBarnes played a role in everything from the invention of football to the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots. Carla Passino takes a closer look.
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Hackney's journey from bucolic open space to one of London's great melting pots: 'It's the friendliest place I know in London'Over the centuries Hackney has morphed from a land of gardens and streams to a vibrant, artsy and welcoming community, as Carla Passino explains.
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VIDEO: Is now the time to buy a property in London?Country Life is holding a live video chat with Savills on our Instagram page, @countrylifemagazine, at 6pm on Monday 9 November.
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Living on Primrose Hill: Chocolate-box streets, village spirit and some of the best views in LondonCarla Passino takes a look at the finer things about living on Primrose Hill.
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Four properties which have a touch of Country Life in the heart of LondonMany are swapping city for countryside these days — but you can find a bit of both, given the right budget.
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An 11-bedroom, Grade I-listed home with superb original interiors and spectacular terraced gardensA £2m budget wouldn't go far in the leafier parts of south-west London, but look at Exmoor and you'll find more — such as this extraordinary and historic 11-bedroom mansion. Penny Churchill tells more.
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Five houses that'll make you want to leave London and head into the countryside'Every other call or enquiry has been from people moving out of London,' one estate agent tells James Fisher, as he rounds up some of the best properties for sale within easy reach of the capital.
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Chiswick life: Beautiful homes, art and elephant-shaped topiary in leafy West LondonRoyalty, rockstars and a rose or two have all called the leafy district of Chiswick home. Carla Passino delves into what gives it its charm.
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A manor house in the heart of Cobham with boating pond and orchard, just 22 miles from central LondonCobham Court looks to be the ideal home for someone wanting one foot in London and another in the country. Penny Churchill has a look.
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Three fine flats under £1m for sale in south-west LondonJames Fisher takes his pick of three of the nicest flats currently on the market.
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Six fine homes from the suburbs to the south coast, as seen in Country LifeThis week's round-up includes a forever house in Sussex and a smattering of places in south west London, some for sale and some available for rental.
