Castles & Estates
The latest Castle & Estate breaking news, comments and features from Country Life
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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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The 'best house in the world' comes to the market
Elleron Lodge is a perfect property for this with a romantic streak: effortlessly charming and set with hundreds of acres of beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
By Country Life 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 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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The sporting Scottish estate that was once home to Sir Walter Scott
Romantic Ashiestiel House at Clovenfords was inhabited by the novelist in the early 1800s.
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 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
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One of John Nash’s least-known country houses comes to the market
Principally designed by John Nash, Warrens at Bramshaw in Hampshire is surrounded by the New Forest.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The extraordinary country house where the Mr Men books were written
This fabulous place is far more than just a wonderful 16th century house – it's an 200-acre estate with woodland, riding facilities and a fascinating history.
By Toby Keel Published
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The house that proves an Englishman’s home really is his castle
A wondrous miniature castle just outside Bath has come to the market – and it's no mere folly, despite the hot tub in the garden.
By Toby Keel Published