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A vast Scottish estate for sale that includes five of the Munros, at the cost of a central London flat
Pait and West Monar is a Scottish estate of enormous proportions that's full of all sorts of potential.
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An estate with glorious views and a library tower on the shores of Loch Ness
This spectacularly-located estate on the banks of Loch Ness offers grand accommodation, miles of land and a castellated tower with a 360-degree viewing and entertaining space. Toby Keel reports.
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Dinmore Manor, one of Britain's most beautiful residential estates, come to the market for the first time in a generation
Dinmore Manor is a 12th-century property that has evolved over hundreds of years to become one of Britain's most spectacular and beautiful estates. Penny Churchill tells its remarkable story.
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Sometimes, bigger really is better: Five of the most incredible properties for sale in Britain today
For those with deep pockets, the country property market has some extraordinary treasures for sale today. Here are five options across Britain which have caught our eyes of late.
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One of the most incredible privately-owned homes in Britain has come to the market
The magnificent Athelhampton House in Dorset is a manor with spectacular Tudor interiors, 19th-century formal gardens and a fascinating history.
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Seven spectacular houses for sale in Wales, from majestic mansions to ruined farmhouses set in their own valley
In honour of St David's Day on March 1, we've collected some of the most beautiful houses for sale right now across the Principality of Wales.
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A grand country house built by Robert Bruce, with a billiards room, tennis courts and equestrian facilities beyond belief
Built by a Bruce as a country house for entertaining, Auchenbowie House has passed through Scotland's great families – and entertained some of Britain's greatest men.
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An exquisite neo-Classical country house executed in perfect symmetry
The enduring English love affair with the Palladian tradition is encapsulated at glorious Henbury Hall in Cheshire, inspired by Villa Capra at Vicenza.
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A delightful 'medieval' castle for sale that was built by one of the 20th century's finest architects
You'd think it was hundreds of years old, but Castell Gyrn is actually a creation of the late 20th century – and it offers the charm of castle living without the headaches of living in an ancient building.
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A romantic 19th century castle on the Isle of Man in a perfect spot overlooking Douglas Bay
Harold Tower is an outstanding Gothic-style castle, circa 1830, occupying a commanding position on Douglas Head overlooking the bay.
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An astonishing 1,000 year-old château for sale, with gardens laid out by the man who created Versailles
A €15 million château has come on to the market that is one of the finest privately-owned properties in France. Holly Kirkwood takes a look.
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A Scottish castle for sale that comes with amazing history, a pub and Europe's largest treehouse
Ackergill Tower is a fascinating place in a beautiful spot, where 15th century architecture and 21st century entertaining meet a history that includes and Scotland's own answer to Helen of Troy. Phoebe Bath explains.
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A 20-bedroom castle for sale at just £500,000 – but with a huge amount of work to do
Ribbesford House is a 16th century castle in Worcestershire up for auction with a guide price of just £500,000 – but there's a huge amount of work to do.
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A fantasy castle for sale near the Peak District complete with moat, dungeon and suits of armour
Caverswall Castle's history stretches back almost 750 years – it's now looking for a new owner to pick up the mantle.
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The 'Welsh Downton Abbey' is about to be auctioned off for a song
A castle that holds within it hundreds of years of Welsh history is set to be sold off in what will be one of the most unusual sales of the year.
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Dunsborough Park: A home for sale next door to Wisley with gardens that look like they've been created by the RHS
Dunsborough Park is an exceptional house, but it's 100 acres of gardens are far beyond even that, with some of the finest privately-owned grounds in Britain. Now, they're looking for a new owner.
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A breathtaking 500-acre estate in Scotland up for sale with two cottages, fishing rights and stables
This beautiful stretch of Scotland has just come to the market, but with sales of such properties buoyant you might have to act quickly.
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A 'baby Balmoral' comes to the market in Scotland
Hensol is an impeccable estate by the River Dee which immediately put us in mind of the Queen's favourite Scottish residence.
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A 'faded glory that time forgot' with vast potential on the banks of the Thames
Within easy reach of London, Oxford and Reading lies an impossibly romantic house and estate, Coombe Park – a faded beauty in need of a saviour.
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'The project of a lifetime': A ruined mansion that needs saving in the 'Midsomer Murders' village
Brightwell Park offers the opportunity to re-create a beautiful quintessential English estate with a traditional 'big house' at its heart.
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A 17th century castle that offers life in the heart of a lovely Cotswolds village
A delightful little castle has come to the market in the Cotswolds – but unusually it's for rent rather than for sale.
