Victorian Properties
The latest Victorian period properties breaking news, comments and features from Country Life
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An old Victorian coach house in Suffolk with a Grade-II listed vegetable gardenThe Couch House in Bury St Edmunds is a gorgeous little home, in budget and perfectly set up for sustainable living.
By Alexandra Fraser Published
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A spectacular converted Victorian schoolhouse, with huge amounts of space, beautiful grounds and a cinema in the raftersThe 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.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A magnificent chapel in Chelsea ripe for conversion into a superb top-end homeAn adorable Victorian chapel in a beautiful part of London sandwiched between South Kensington and Chelsea is set to become a rather spectacular home.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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How Catchpole & Rye take bathroom inspiration from classic Victorian plumbingTo create strikingly beautiful designs, Tony O’Donnell, founder of Catchpole & Rye, seeks inspiration in the past.
By Catchpole & Rye Published
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A delightful country house that will almost pay for itself, thanks to a unique holiday let in the gardenIt's over 50 years since Dr Beeching's cuts brought the closure of this pretty Victorian station – today, it's found a new lease of life as a home with a thriving small business literally in the garden. Now, however, the house is looking for a new stationmaster.
By Toby Keel Published
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A Victorian schoolhouse transformed into a magnificent family home near OxfordThis gorgeous former school in Oxfordshire is light and spacious, full of character and sits within glorious gardens.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Britain's tallest Victorian folly is now a glorious tower home that's up for saleHadlow Tower in Kent is 6ft taller than Nelson's Column – and while on the outside it's pure gothic fantasy, inside it's a spectacular family home which is now up for sale.
By Toby Keel Published
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A miniature castle in Kent that sits alongside a magnificent folly towerIn 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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City Living: HarrogateThere’s a lot more to this quaint relation of Leeds and York than Victorian architecture and cakes.
By Country Life Published
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Period bedroom design ideasFrom four-posters to lits bateaux via Victorian brass frames, Carla Passino discovers how best to dress a period bedroom.
By Carla Passino Published
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Victoriously VictorianIf you've bought a Victorian country property, you need to think about how to reflect the period of your house in the interiors
By Country Life Published
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Elegant house with Dartmoor viewsThis Victorian house sits in an impressive position with incredible Dartmoor views
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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Tips when viewing Edwardian houses
Handcrafted designs were favoured over the mass production model of Victorian times in Edwardian houses, so there are certain things to look out for when viewing these properties
By Country Life Published
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Victorian grandeur in Kensington
Melanie tracks down the history of an historic Kensington street with two properties currently for sale
By Country Life Published
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Victorian country house in Lustleigh, Devon for saleThis impressive country property dates back to the late 1800's and is situated in the sought-after village of Lustleigh in Devon
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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Maintenance tips for Victorian houses
There are a number of aspects to look out for when viewing or indeed owning a Victorian house
By Country Life Published
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Perfect student pad in Chelsea for saleA Victorian former artists studio has come onto the market in Chelsea and would make a perfect student flat or London property investment
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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London property of the week: Charming Victorian Highgate propertyA fantastic family house in the centre of Highgate village with a large west-facing garden has come onto the market
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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Rare Newmarket yard for saleA Victorian training yard with 35 boxes, paddock and accommodation offering potential for improvement and modernisation is going to formal tender
By Arabella Youens Published
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Isle of Wight Victorian masterpieceAn unusual wing of the Isle of Wight house built by the Pringle family in the 1850s has been restored and is now on the market
By Country Life Published
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Victorian Hall for saleA lovely listed Victorian Hall within easy reach of the Lake District National Park has come onto the market
By Country Life Published


