Six stunning properties at home and away, as seen in Country Life
Caribbean villa or central London townhouse? Or perhaps both? Decisions, decisions...


Jamaica — $4,750,000
Strangeways at Goldeneye in Oracabessa, St. Mary, is an enchanting 3-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom villa sitting on a bluff facing the sea. Additional 1-bedroom cottages connected by stone paths lead to the villa and a private swimming patio.
For sale with Coldwell Banker. See more pictures and details about this property.
Essex — Price on application
Spectacular modern mansion set in magnificent 31-acre grounds and finished to the highest standards with country club style leisure facilities. 6 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, Moroccan-themed bar, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 2 bedroom annexe, 4g football pitch.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Barbados — $28,000,000
Villa Tamarindo is an exclusive beachfront residence at Holetown, St James, on the West Coast of Barbados, and is the first villa to complete within a new development designed by Larry Warren. The property features expansive open-plan living spaces that have been designed to be flexible, including 2 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, media room, gym/spa, chef’s kitchen, swimming pool and air conditioning.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
London NW1 — £5,500,000
A substantial stucco house situated on Regents Park Road, conveniently located to Primrose Hill High Street, Regent’s Park and Camden High Street. Reception room, kitchen/dining room, family room, 4 bedrooms (2 en suite), 2 guest cloakrooms, study and garden.
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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Barbados — $2,500,000
Beautiful modern home with magnificent panoramic view of land and sea situated at Grand View Heights on 1/2 acre of land on elevated ridge. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (1 en suite), large drawing room with sunken conversation area, dining room, kitchen, utility room, covered patio, courtyard, terrace, small internal garden, two-car garage and large storeroom.
For sale with Caribsurf.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
London NW3 — £4,395,000
Well-positioned family house within a highly regarded enclave of roads surrounded by Hampstead Heath. 3 reception rooms, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, cloakroom, study, private garden and terrace.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
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A castle that's 'a masterpiece of the baronial revival' with 17 bedrooms, breathtaking gardens and its own miniature railway
Majestic, imposing, graceful, romantic... Ayton Castle is the very picture of
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A castle that's 'a masterpiece of the baronial revival' with 17 bedrooms, breathtaking gardens and its own miniature railway
Majestic, imposing, graceful, romantic... Ayton Castle is the very picture of
By Toby Keel Published
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'One of the finest houses in Cheshire' blends Georgian architecture, modern exoticism and space to park your helicopter
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Splendid isolation at four gorgeous properties for sale around the world
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By Toby Keel Published
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The market for super-prime houses in England's biggest millionaire's playground is booming — and this £10m example is one of the best
Whirley Hall is a 17th century building that's a perfect example of how 21st century updates can transform an old home almost beyond recognition.
By Penny Churchill Published
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If I had to spend the rest of my life living underground, I would do it in this four-bedroom house for sale in the Peak District
The aptly named Underhill is a 'a work of inhabitable art' that was built in the 1970s. And there's a swimming pool in the middle of it.
By James Fisher Published
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A micro estate for sale in west Wales shows that the best things come in small packages. In this case, three of them
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This blissful converted mill has sweeping views, a breathtaking library and gardens by a Chelsea gold medallist
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Portmore has it all: A 3,459-acre Scottish estate for sale, with a signature Baronial sandstone mansion at its heart
For sale for the first time in 40 years, Portmore Estate is everything you could ever want in Scotland.
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