Castles & Estates
The latest Castle & Estate breaking news, comments and features from Country Life
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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 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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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 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
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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
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An enchanting rural estate with an Elizabethan manor house at its heart
Magical Higher Melcombe estate boasts a Grade I listed farmhouse and a range of cottages.
By Penny Churchill Published
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1,000 acres of Welsh wilderness up for sale for just £500k – and you can try before you buy
Embrace the wilderness.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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The Duchal estate: A Georgian mansion and 450 enchanting acres a few miles from Glasgow
This fantastic house in a vast stretch of land comes with a dizzying list of extras - including sporting and fishing rights.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A traditional country estate that straddles the River Stour
Baythorne Park Estate sits on the Essex-Suffolk border.
By Penny Churchill Published