Kent — £2.15 million
A house of two halves, with a gorgeous 16th century cottage being what visitors will see initially.
Move beyond, however, and you'll reach the four-bedroom, timber-framed garden annexe, with a wonderful design that's modern yet sits perfectly in the landscape.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £4 million
A country house that is simultaneously exotic and traditional, with eight bedrooms andnearly 9,000sq ft of space.
It's a former rectory described by agents as 'one of the finest buildings in south-east Kent' — definitely one for the shortlist.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £6.5 million
A 100-year-old home set in 14.5 acres of lawns and woodland.
There are six bedrooms, a sauna and steam room and easy access to London.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £1.56 million
A 15th century home that's wonderful value so close to the capital, with give bedrooms and a third of an acre.
This home has been beautifully refurbished, and has a double garage and party barn.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Essex — £5.45 million
In the heart of Essex this is the sort of glamorous mansion you'd expect to find in the USA, with huge rooms, cinema, games room and more.
There's also an indoor pool complex with pillars and sculptures for that Vegas-style touch of whimsy.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorset — £2.375 million
A classic south coast villa for sale for the first time in over 40 years, within 500m of the beach in Bournemouth.
Beautifully proportioned inside and out, with lovely gardens, this is a house which has been meticulously maintained and is full of character.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
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Uniquely unique? The Yorkshire grain silos transformed into a home that's a symphony in glass, steel and curvesAmid the beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire, on the edge of the Castle Howard Estate, The Silos is a property for which the word 'house' simply doesn't cut it. And that's not the only way in which it's made us throw out the dictionary.
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Polluting water executives now face up to two years in prison, but will the new laws make much of a difference?The Government has announced that water company executives caught covering up illegal sewage spills could now be imprisoned for two years, under new laws — but many still have their doubts.
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Uniquely unique? The Yorkshire grain silos transformed into a home that's a symphony in glass, steel and curves
Amid the beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire, on the edge of the Castle Howard Estate, The Silos is a property for which the word 'house' simply doesn't cut it. And that's not the only way in which it's made us throw out the dictionary.
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Graham Norton's elegant East London home hits the market, and it's just as wonderful as you would expectThe four-bedroom home in Wapping should be studied for how well it uses two separate spaces to create a home of immense character and utility.
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About time: The fastest and slowest moving housing markets revealedNew research by Zoopla has shown where it's easy to sell and where it will take quite a while to find a buyer.
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A wisteria clad hall built by one of the founders of the Bank of EnglandCome for the history of Old Hall. Stay for the interesting interiors.
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A gorgeous Scottish cottage with contemporary interiors on the bonny banks of the River TayCarnliath on the edge of Strathtay is a delightful family home set in sensational scenery.
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Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country LifeWe take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
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380 acres and 90 bedrooms on the £25m private island being sold by one of Britain's top music producersStormzy, Rihanna and the Rolling Stones are just a part of the story at Osea Island, a dot on the map in the seas off Essex.
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A home cinema, tasteful interiors and 65 acres of private parkland hidden in an unassuming lodge in KentNorth Lodge near Tonbridge may seem relatively simple, but there is a lot more than what meets the eye.
