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…
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16 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…
The rise of the ‘super cottage’: Underfloor heating, dining table for 12 and claw-foot baths in the bedroom
Creaking country piles with drafty corridors and leaky roofs are increasingly a thing of the past - today's homes in the country have a very different list of features, many…
Six things you need to know about buying a picture-perfect weekend cottage
We spoke to experts to find out what you need to know about buying a picture-perfect weekend cottage.
Five fabulous houses in the heart of the moors, including a dream thatched cottage at the price of a London studio
Dartmoor – £595,000 A pretty thatched-barn conversion near Yeoford, on the fringes of Dartmoor in Devon, Berties Cottage has four bedrooms and 1½ acres of ‘enchanting country gardens’ on the…
10 utterly irresistible character homes for sale under £750,000
We've picked out ten of the finest homes for sale in Britain right now that remain affordable – with everything from picture-perfect thatched cottages to homes full of character which will…
A magical medieval manor just outside Glastonbury, available for the first time in half a century
Lottisham Manor is an idyllic home near Glastonbury full of medieval character, as Penny Churchill explains.
Where to live in the Cotswolds: A guide to choosing the perfect spot
In these days of flexible working, country-house buyers are more motivated by finding the right house, rather than being locked into a specific location. However, one area where the old…
A fairytale thatched cottage within an hour of central London
A beautiful cottage has come to the market which offers a magical mixture of old world charm and easy access to the city.
Four perfect, pocket-sized character properties from just £275,000
They may be little, but they’re perfectly formed, says Carla Passino.
Four beautiful thatched cottages for sale
As Bilbo Baggins has it: ‘It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door.’ Best stay warm, under cover of thatch.
The enchanting cottage that was once home to Sir William Golding
Picture-perfect Ebble Thatch was the home to the great Lord of the Flies author and Nobel Prize in Literature and Booker Prize winner Sir William Golding CBE.
Six spectacular country houses for sale at £700,000, from thatched cottages to country mansions
We take a look to see what you could get across Britain for a budget of £700,000 – the answer is 'an awful lot'.
Seven glorious country houses for under £1 million
You don't have to be a millionaire to live in a grand country mansion, as these beautiful homes across Britain demonstrate.
Is it too late to ask Santa for Christmas Cottage?
It'd be idyllic at any time of year, but the aptly-named Christmas Cottage seems particularly enticing at this time of year.
Six lovely cottages bursting with character, close to London – and all under £390,000
Whether you want to live overlooking the village green, close to a beautiful country pub or just want an amazing fireplace and beamed ceilings, these properties tick every box.
10 picture-perfect thatched cottages which are immaculate inside and out
Buying a thatched cottage needn't mean walking into a nightmare of work to do – these delightful places are all as spick-and-span on the inside as they are devastatingly charming…
Six places you could buy for £650,000
What you get for your money varies wildly depending on where you're looking...
An unbelievably romantic home tucked away in a fairytale wood
Colwell Wood Cottage has the most unimaginably romantic location in the heart of 75 acres of ancient and unspoilt woodland.
30 magnificent properties, from picture-perfect cottages to converted windmills
Ceredigion – £895,000 Beautiful five bed former manor house with annexe, set within 23 acres of grounds, with a range of outbuildings and far-reaching views. For sale via Morris Marshall…