South-West properties
The best houses for sale in the South West of England, including coastal property in Devon, Cornwall, Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset.
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A converted medieval monastery set in 16 acres of Somerset that has a miniature castle as its poolhouseTake a look at the historic and charming Ivythorn Manor.
By Annunciata Elwes Last updated
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Villa Crusoe: A glorious Devon house, with a private beach, for sale for the first timeWith links to Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe, the property will 'meet the requirements of even the most demanding of castaways.'
By Penny Churchill Published
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Exotic gardens that delight and surround a Grade II-listed manor for sale in CornwallTrenarth Manor is a property steeped in history that is reflected in its thoughtful interiors and glorious grounds.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Five classic country houses for sale, from an equestrian home to a manor with a wisteria-draped pool, as seen in Country LifeOur pick of some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life this week includes a house with a beautiful outdoor pool,
By Toby Keel Published
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A honey-coloured, 300-year-old rectory where every period-house headache has already been solved for youThe Old Rectory is a charming family home that's just undergone an extensive renovation.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A wetsuit room, fingerprint entry and coastal views from all the principal rooms: Is this the ultimate Cornish holiday home?Sitting pretty overlooking Polzeath Beach in North Cornwall, Megizzy’s spectacular views, contemporary design and well thought out features are hard to beat.
By Annabel Dixon Last updated
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Five palatial mansions for sale, including one with its own private swimming lake, as seen in Country LifeSometimes bigger really is better.
By Toby Keel Published
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Gaze over Cap Ferrat in this four-bedroom French villaIgnore the wind and the rain. Imagine yourself in this hillside home with some of the best views the Mediterranean can offer.
By James Fisher Published
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The week in property statistics: Service charges reach record highPlus, how first-time buyers prop up the mortgage market, why you need to move north if you want to live by yourself, and house-price growth slows
By Annabel Dixon Published
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A Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse that's part of the fabric of Bath's historyWith 5,500sq ft set over six floors in the centre of Britain's most architecturally rich city, there is much to love here.
By James Fisher Published
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Get lost in the whispers of a running stream at a one-bedroom Cornish cottageFormerly the studio and retreat of renowned artist Lamorna Birch, this small home near Lamorna Cove is a delight in every single way.
By James Fisher Published
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How the high street can change for the betterThe high street might not be dying, but it's definitely changing and in some places, it's changing for the better. So, what can the centre of town in the 21st century look like?
By Lucy Denton Published
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Two-thirds of us buy a house and immediately set about refurbishing itWe spend more buying our houses than on anything else in our lives — yet the first thing we do on moving in is set about changing the place. Annabel Dixon takes a look at what we do and why.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Dawn Chorus: Audrey Hepburn’s Swiss villa hits the market for £17 million and research reveals that looking at art can, quite literally, help you live longerEverything you need to know today: The Swiss home that Audrey Hepburn lived in for 30 years prior to her death is for sale, those who regularly engage with art have a 31% lower risk of dying early and an iconic Palm Beach hotel teams up with interior designer Ashley Hicks.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Five beautiful homes for sale around Britain, as seen in Country LifeBy Toby Keel Published
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On Devon's Saunton Sands, the future is FerndownThis modern masterpiece, for sale with Savills, boasts 12,000sq ft of luxury contemporary living with beach views.
By Penny Churchill Published
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By Country Life Published
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The Catch-22 that's clogging up the housing market? The over-50s sitting in half-empty houses while young families struggle to find homes that are big enoughWhile the vast majority of empty nesters living in larger properties don’t intend to downsize, upsizers are struggling to climb up the housing ladder, says Regency Living.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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A 12,000sq ft Georgian fantasy mansion has come up for sale in the rolling hills of WiltshirePenny Churchill takes a look at the spectacular and imposing Sandridge Park.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Five beautiful country homes for sale from £1.8m to £7.95m, as seen in Country LifeFrom a Grade I-listed home in Dorset to an ivy-clad mansion that's ideal for commuters, this is our pick of the properties to be featured in Country Life over the past week.
By Toby Keel Published
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A country house hotel all of your own in the West Country, with paddocks, pool and a gorgeous kitchen gardenThe British landscape isn’t short of fine country houses which have been converted into delightful country hotels. Sometimes, though, the process works in reverse, as is the case with the enchanting Backwell House, in North Somerset.
By Penny Churchill Published


