Annunicata Elwes argues the case for nanny flats that are practically perfect in every way, and finds three beautiful homes which show off how things can be.
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Nine things you ought to know if you’re having goose for Christmas
If you're looking for a change from turkey for Christmas dinner, goose is the obvious choice – but there are a few things to think about, as Kate Green explains.
5 of the best country houses for sale in Yorkshire
From a set of impossibly-grand Georgian stables ripe for conversion to a wonderful 17th century home with woodland and a lake, we look at some of the finest homes for sale…
A house for sale previously owned by one of the great crusaders who saved Bath’s world-famous architecture
No voice cried out more loudly than that of the late Major Anthony Crombie when Bath's historic city centre was threatened by the wrecking ball. Maj Crombie's own home has…
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 chance to live on an island of your own, with a rent-free farmhouse – and get paid for the privilege
The tiny island of Lihou – a speck on the map just off the coast of Guernsey – is on the lookout for a new resident warden.
A home that mixes Georgian appeal with modern touches, on the market for the second time in a quarter of a millennium
The church owned this property in the Somerset village of Northend for hundreds of years; now, after a huge refurbishment project, it's on the lookout for a new owner.
Nine utterly astonishing Caribbean properties, from under £500,000 to over £65 million
Buyers looking for a second home in the Caribbean have a great choice of top quality places at all budgets, with the region enjoying a boom. Holly Kirkwood takes a…
The magical beauty of Britain, shown at its very best by the British Wildlife Photography Awards
Over the course of the last 10 years the British Wildlife Photography Awards have done a wonderful job of showcasing some of the most extraordinary natural wonders of this island.
Five delightful character homes inside the M25, and all under £725,000
Sometimes it can become easy to despair of finding a beautiful house with charm and outdoor space at an affordable price, yet still within striking distance of London. These five…
A home with fine architecture, delightful gardens and spectacular views of St Catherine’s Valley
Just a few minutes from Bath yet with its toes also in the Cotswolds, this Grade II*-listed home is the archetype of the liveable country house.
A picture-perfect rectory just outside Bath where sense and sensibility have held sway
This fine country rectory just outside Bath has had half a million pounds trimmed from its asking price – a realistic sign of the times, as Penny Churchill reports.
A superb Marlborough townhouse which shows the incredible patience needed to save a fine old home
The restoration of a glorious townhouse in Marlborough has required extraordinary attention to detail – something which, thankfully, the owner had in spades.
Six of the finest and most liveable cathedral cities and towns in Britain
Britain’s cathedral towns and cities are beautiful to look at, great to live in and well worthy of investment. Eleanor Doughty and Toby Keel pick out some of the best.…
11 superb photographs from the 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year people’s choice award
The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year award is one of the highlights of the calendar for those of us who love beautiful photographs of nature, and this…
A Gloucestershire home with character, land and enormous potential
Priors Court includes everything from an original tiled hallway to a two-storey granary – but this quirky Gloucestershire home needs a bit of TLC.
The best country houses for sale this week
Catch up on the best houses that have come up for sale via Country Life in the last few weeks.
A superb grand hall dating back to medieval times that’s on the market for the first time in 60 years
Ripple Hall near Upton-upon-Severn is a huge, striking house with 600 years of history. Penny Churchill investigates.
The utterly inessential shopping list: Cheese, chocolate, champs and chutney…it’s Christmas hamper time
Forget about the big things. You can keep the necessities. Don't tell us about the must-haves. Alexandra Fraser takes a look at a few little luxuries which, in a world…
Four stunning homes in the delightful Teme Valley, with grand architecture, pools and stables
The area in and around the Teme Valley is full of spectacular views and beautiful homes, as the lovely places on this page demonstrate.