Castles & Estates
The latest Castle & Estate breaking news, comments and features from Country Life
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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.
By Penny Churchill Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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A stunning sporting and farming property on the Highland fringe
The upland landscape of West Cult, Perthshire is ideal for pheasant, partridge and woodcock and includes 272 acres of rough grazing.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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Is this the perfect retreat for the country sports enthusiast?
The Edwinsford estate offers salmon and trout fishing and some of the finest shooting in South Wales.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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A 22-bedroom country mansion for sale complete with golf course, at the price of a Chiswick semi-detached
In the Scottish Borders a few miles away from Kelso lies the beautiful estate at The Roxburghe, which is on the market at the price of a west London four-bedroom semi.
By Toby Keel Published
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A proper working farm for sale with 'one of the best shoots on Exmoor’
Chargot provides multiple income streams through its beef and arable farming as well as rolling countryside ideal for shooting.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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The impressive estate that the 1991 Grand National winner called home
Crimbourne Stud in Billingshurst, in West Sussex, has everything that a horse-lover could ever want.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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A stunning estate with a castle, farmhouse and thousands of acres of sporting rights just off the M4
A huge estate with extraordinary sporting and fishing rights has come to the market, offering a huge amount of land and a superb location just a few miles from the M4.
By Penny Churchill Published
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This 'baby Versailles' is up for auction – and there's no reserve price
Château de Blancafort is up for auction with no reserve price.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s original River Cottage up for sale as part of a magnificent estate
Elegant Slape Manor at Netherbury in west Dorset comes with four cottages, including the delightful River Cottage.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A grand little castle for sale near the golf mecca of St Andrews
This grand country house with more than a touch of castle in its DNA is on the market at an astonishing price – but you'll need to act quickly.
By Toby Keel Published
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A chance to become a part-owner of a castle in the Dordogne for £46
This crumbling ruin was in fine fettle until it was destroyed during the Second World War - but now a campaign is taking shape to get it restored. And you can help.
By Toby Keel Published
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A historic home ‘of strong and solid character’ in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
Eight bedroom Hanlith Hall is set in 64 acres of splendid gardens, parkland and woodland.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A miniature castle in Kent that sits alongside a magnificent folly tower
In the shadow of one of Victorian England's most famous follies lies a beautiful family home in Kent that is hugely romantic.
By Toby Keel Published
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A Highland sporting haven for fishing fanatics
The 6,206-acre Gualin estate, at Durness, Sutherland offers fishing on Loch Dionard as well as the River Dionard.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A majestic West Highland sporting estate boasting multiple income streams
The Ledgowan estate at Achnasheen in Wester Ross offers sport, accommodation and several income streams.
By Penny Churchill Published
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An exemplary mixed-use estate in the heart of Highland Perthshire
The Bolfracks estate includes a beat of salmon fishings on the Upper Tay, one of Scotland’s ‘big four’ salmon rivers.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A picture-perfect castle for sale just outside London
Could this be England’s smallest castle? Well, not quite. But it might be the most practical.
By Country Life Published
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Castle for sale - at least one very careless owner
Magnificent and brooding ruins plus a Warden’s House and cottage.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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A breathtaking West Highlands estate with mountains, forests and lochs to call your own
A magnificent sporting estate, extending to 11,105 acres in total, has come to the market in the West Highlands – and it's a unique opportunity, as Molly Biddell explains.
By Country Life Published
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A stunning estate in the heart of the Peak District
In the same family since the mid 1700s, Nether Hall sits on the banks of the River Derwent.
By Penny Churchill Published


