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A medievalist’s 15th-century manor house in the Severn valley with five bedrooms, 10 acres, and a lovely history

Current owner Dr Barnes adopted a policy of ‘care and repair’ when it came to Ashleworth Manor.

Six absolutely spectacular images from the Historic Photographer of the Year competition

An ethereal image of Wells Cathedral, a windswept pier on the east coast and castle in Kent were among the pictures praised by judges for the third Historic Photographer of the Year competition.

Seven stunning Caribbean properties for sale to scare away the chill of winter

As December extends her chilly tentacles, thoughts turn to white sandy beaches and rum.

A Grade II*-listed Queen Anne home that was once the pub where Sir Alfred Munnings propped up the bar

Best country houses for sale this week

Catch up on the best country houses for sale this week that have come to the market via Country Life.

A 17th century home sitting within its own perfectly-sized Peak District estate

A small estate in one of the most sought-after spots in the Peak District has come up for sale, at the heart of which is a house which oozes character from every brick.

Four homes which show the persistent allure of the curved building

Curves have always had allure, with our homes as with everything else, as Nicola Venning explains.

18 beautiful country houses from just £280,000, as seen in Country Life

Our round-up this week includes everything from south coast joys to an idyllic spot in the Highlands.

The former Chelsea home of the creator of Mary Poppins that’s practically perfect in every way

The former home of P. L. Travers, one of the 20th century’s most influential authors, is sure to be snatched up faster than you can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. 

A Grade I-listed house so big it should probably be measured in acres rather than square feet

Hinwick House, on the border of Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, is big — very big. It's also exquisitely charming, as Penny Churchill explains.

A light and beautiful country house near Cambridge with a spectacular colonnaded terrace

Penny Churchill takes a look at a Cambridgeshire country house that's the archetypal Georgian house.

17 absolutely beautiful character properties for sale at under £400,000

Beautiful country houses often come with price tags which put them out of reach for many – but delightful character properties can be found that are well within reach for most buyers, as these places demonstrate.

An extravagantly beautiful little castle that has the largest stained glass windows of any private home in Britain

A mansion in Dumbartonshire has come up for sale that features stained glass windows, intricate plasterwork and sweeping staircases that makes the place look like it's been borrowed from a Hollywood film.

The dogs we lost: 10 extinct British dog breeds

When a breed no longer has a job, be it turning a meat spit, hunting or herding, it often goes the way of the dodo.

Regent's Crescent: The collaboration between George IV and John Nash which became one of London's finest addresses

A rare opportunity for London buyers can be found in the startling reinvention of John Nash’s Regent’s Crescent, finds Holly Kirkwood.

Two extremely special homes for sale, as seen in Country Life

Our look at the finest homes to emerge for sale via Country Life this week includes a beautiful thatched home in Buckinghamshire and a quite astonishing property on the edge of one of Britain's most historic towns.

A spectacular converted Victorian schoolhouse, with huge amounts of space, beautiful grounds and a cinema in the rafters

The romance and drama of a converted Victorian schoolhouse can be hard to beat for sheer atmosphere. Penny Churchill takes a look at one which is a prime example — and which also boasts delightful grounds.

Five beautiful farms with farmhouses full of potential for sale across Britain, starting from £720,000

Our round-up takes in everything from crumbling ruins and atmospheric period places to immaculately-done buildings with all modern comforts.

A gloriously romantic old mill house, with its own lake and paddock

There's been a mill at this lake near Royal Leamington Spa for 400 years — and the house that it has become makes the most of its rich history.

Ten stately homes which became hospitals during the First World War

To mark 100 years since the end of the First World War, The Royal British Legion draws our attention back to those grand family homes which opened their doors to wounded soldiers from all over the world, as well as their own boys at the front.