Northern England properties

Penny Churchill says it's not all footballer's mansions in Cheshire, and identifies two historic country properties on the market to prove her point

By Country Life Published 1 August 13

An historic tower in York is an integral part of the city's defences and was converted into a house in 2011

By Country Life Published 3 July 13

An early 17th century farmhouse in Cheshire was transformed into a characterful country property with 14 acres and secondary accommodation in 2004

By Holly Kirkwood Published 28 March 13

The new owners of two Cumbrian beaches to be auctioned on April 17 could be sitting on an alternative-energy goldmine

By Country Life Published 19 March 13

This period house in the village of Troutbeck sits in an enviable position, and comes with a separate annexe and three successful holiday cottages

By Holly Kirkwood Published 4 March 13

This inspiring county can help you get far away from the madding crowd with these charming properties

By Country Life Published 28 February 13

Cheshire is a county filled with immaculate, well-preserved country houses for sale

By Country Life Published 1 November 12

This converted mill sits in its own wooded gardens near Kirby Lonsdale, and has wonderful outdoor space

By Holly Kirkwood Published 13 August 12

Cumbria, Yorkshire and Scotland areoffering some really beautiful country houses for sale, at a fraction of Home Counties prices

By Country Life Published 19 July 12

This classic country house in Northumberland, just outside Hexham, has an extensive garden and views out over the Tyne Valley and the River Tyne

By Holly Kirkwood Published 11 November 11

This modern cottage at the foot of the Cheviot Hills was built recently and provides modern comfort in a stunning location

By Holly Kirkwood Published 4 October 11

The launch of the Town Head estate is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a complete estate on Lake Windermere in Cumbria

By Country Life Published 28 July 11

With an impressive mix of history, heritage and sporting estates, Northumberland has some excellent country houses for sale

By Country Life Published 14 July 11

Dating from 1860, this traditional Cumbrian farmhouse has an attached barn, secluded gardens and a wildflower meadow

By Holly Kirkwood Published 11 July 11

Stunning views over the fells are just another reason to fall in love with this Yorkshire Dales cottage

By Holly Kirkwood Published 4 February 11

This 17th century farmhouse is listed, and comes with a very successful holiday cottage business in the Lake District National Park

By Holly Kirkwood Published 19 November 10

This Northumberland farmhouse comes with some well appointed holiday cottages and ten acres near Otterburn

By Holly Kirkwood Published 4 November 10

An architecturally award-winning house in the heart of the Northumberland countryside is for sale

By Country Life Published 25 October 10

This charming cottage in a Yorkshire village has a secret riverside garden and fishing rights on the River Swale

By Holly Kirkwood Published 6 October 10