Sir Ernest Shackleton's former home in Putney is up for sale, and it's a home fit for a hero
Ernest Shackleton swapped this beautiful home in a leafy London suburb for the bleak conditions of the Antarctic.
London Life
Our roots might be firmly in the countryside, but here at Country Life we cannot always resist the lure of London. Some of us even live there.
Whether you spend your working week, precious weekend or just a few days here and there in the capital, London Life will ensure you get the most out of it.
From unbeatable new services and must-see exhibitions, to the hottest hotel openings and most desirable neighbourhoods, we’ve got you covered.
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Countryside house price growth to outstrip London and the South East for years to come, say Savills, as hybrid working is here to stay
House price growth will cool off but continue its upwards trajectory for then next five years, according to Savills' research — but the rise will be far from uniform across the country.
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All aboard! This incredibly-renovated coal barge turned riverboat in St Katharine Docks offers a floating alternative to city living
Complete with a sauna, over 5,000 sq ft of contemporary living space and a large foredeck perfect for entertaining, Matrix Island is 'one of the River Thames most luxurious houseboats.'
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A wonderful development in Richmond Hill that offers buyers the chance to live in a truly unique building, with gym and spa facilities akin to a five-star hotel
The 'rarely available' chance to live in a double apartment in the highly sought after Star & Garter House is an opportunity not to miss — and the elegant building with show stopping gym and leisure facilities is sure to grab attention.
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Huge Grant's former South Kensington penthouse is up for sale for £7.95 million — and you'd be hard pressed to find a more glamorous property
I'm just a girl, standing in front of a 3,000 sq ft London penthouse, asking it to please let me in.
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The best places to live in London, whether you want culture, shopping, bright lights, food... or a slice of relaxing country life within the M25
A side effect of the pandemic has been a rise in interest for country living, but with theatres, exhibition venues and restaurants fully re-opened, London is exerting its appeal. Carla Passino has the pick of the best areas to live.
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Why craft makes you happy, with Giles Kime, Ben Pentreath and Ben Johnson
Country Life's Giles Kime heads to the new Chelsea Barracks development at the start of London Craft Week, to speak to Ben Pentreath and Ben Johnson of Albion Nord about what craft brings to our lives.
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'One of the largest houses in central London' is for sale — and you'll get change from £20 million (but only just)
18th century Georgian building meets modern city living in this sleek central London home offering 14,500 sq ft of accommodation. Lydia Stangroom takes a look.
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A five-storey townhouse set amongst a sea of pastel-coloured properties in a street that's Chelsea's hidden gem
A splash of colour and a great deal of money make for a charming three-bed, five-storey Chelsea property in what might just be the capital's most luxurious postcode.
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How to create a beautiful rooftop garden in the heart of the city
With the cost of land at a premium as the benefits of Nature and green space become ever more compelling, roof gardens are having their moment in the sun, says Natasha Goodfellow.
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An unexpected slice of country life in London, in the shape of a cottage in the area dubbed the capital's 'best kept secret'
London property is many things, but a 2,400 sq ft tranquil cottage in a village with blooming gardens and private parking it was not...until now.
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In Focus: The art that has broken out of London's galleries and made it onto the street
Art is breaking free from the traditional gallery and its emergence on our streets and in our parks is changing the way we live, says Clive Aslet.
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Best walks in London, from Kew Gardens and Eltham Palace to Lesnes Abbey and the 'Cathedral of Sewage’
Our capital city is more inviting for walkers than you might expect, with meadows, towpaths, unexpected sculpture and great houses to draw the eye. Octavia Pollock sets off to explore London on foot.
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The home of Captain Bligh of Mutiny on the Bounty fame is for sale — but safe to say he might not recognise it if he woke up there today...
The notoriously severe naval captain who inspired the most famous mutiny in history — the Mutiny on the Bounty — lived in this beautiful house in Lambeth. We're not entirely sure, however, what the austere sailor's views might be on the decorative flourishes within — although 21st century buyers will probably love it.
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A world-class development in the heart of Westminster, with views over the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
There's no denying that London is saturated with luxury apartments, but with unbeatable panoramic views and some of the most enviable roof-top terraces we've come across, The Broadway is certainly up there with the best.
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The new London apartments bordering Holland Park
No 80, Holland Park is high-profile property developer Christian Candy’s most important project since One Hyde Park. Carla Passino takes a look to see if it lives up to the expectations.
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One of London's most iconic buildings, with 1,100 rooms and 2.5 miles of corridors, transformed into luxury apartments
Since the government moved out in 2015, the Old War Office in central London has been converted into Raffles-branded residences. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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An 8,500sq ft slice of Utopia on Richmond Hill, with poolhouse, balcony and breathtaking views
You no longer need to escape to the country in search of stunning leafy green surroundings and river frontage, like this rather substantial (and rather expensive) Georgian property in Richmond proves.
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Property in the country still soaring as London lags behind, but are cities fighting back?
The big story in the property markets over the past year has been the shift from city to country. Will it be permanent? Some say yes, others disagree — and there are signs that cities are changing in response to the desire for green space.
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How Clerkenwell turned from monastic outpost into a hotbed of revolutionaries only to become one of London's most sought-after villages
Its renovated warehouse buildings feel thoroughly modern, but this creative district in the capital can trace its roots back to medieval times, finds Carla Passino.
