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The house for sale where Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell forged their lifelong bondTwo of Britain's greatest novelists, Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell, shared a close friendship – and it all began at this home in the Lake District.
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An exceptional Queen Anne-style house in the heart of the Blackmore ValeChetnole House at Chetnole has delightful grounds running down to the River Wiggle.
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Five beautiful seaside towns in Britain where you can still find a property bargainPlaces like Padstow may be priced beyond the reach of most people, but there are still places around Britain's lovely coastline where property is affordable.
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An incredible waterside villa for sale where Churchill, Stalin and Truman carved up EuropeThis must surely be one of the most extraordinary houses for sale in the world right now: a magnificently-restored villa with a place in history.
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A stunning estate in the heart of the Peak DistrictIn the same family since the mid 1700s, Nether Hall sits on the banks of the River Derwent.
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Immaculate country house with equestrian facilities that are second to noneIdyllic Standen House at Chute Standen on the Hampshire-Wiltshire border has been cleverly redesigned for family life.
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A delighful Italiante mansion on the beach at the price of an Essex commuter houseSouth Beach Mansion is a truly beautiful eight-bedroom house with glorious views from the Suffolk coast.
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The 10 most beautiful marinas in Europe, from Scotland to SardiniaWith their beautiful locations and state-of-the-art facilities, these exclusive marinas offer the best for yacht owners and sailing enthusiasts.
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A magnificent lakeside home near Princess Anne's Cotswolds estateThis beautiful 19th century house lies on Gatcombe Water, just around the corner from HRH Princess Anne's Gloucestershire home.
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A gorgeous waterside lodge in one of Devon's most delightful villagesDinah’s Side is the perfect place to enjoy lazy summer days.
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Lord Attenborough's Scottish bolthole up for saleA magnificent house on the coast of the Isle of Bute has come to the market – and it has an illustrious former owner.
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A house by the waterside where magnificent views meet all mod consThe houses we feature at Country Life are often hundreds of years old. This one is a relative baby – but it's still bursting with character.
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Enjoy the Northern Lights from the comfort of your own homeThis enchanting B listed property overlooks the wild seascape of the north-west Highlands of Scotland.
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Dreamy waterside houses for sale in the Waveney ValleyDream houses abound along the River Waveney’s border between Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Perfect properties near sailing hotspotsLife on the ocean wave.
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Wonderful waterside properties for saleThese houses are perfect for messing about in boats, on the river or the sea.
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The hidden RivieraCoastal Languedoc combines the joys of viticulture with waterside living in an area that isn’t just a playground for holidaymakers.
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Farmhouse with fishing in WalesThis pretty farmhouse in the Teifi valley in Carmarthenshire comes with brilliant salmon and trout fishing, and four self-catering cottages
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Orkney lightkeeper’s house and cottagesThis main house and two cottages are located on Hoy in Orkney, one of the most picturesque locations in the British Isles
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Dreamy St Mawes waterside houseThis restored Victorian house in St Mawes is one of just a handful of properties in this village with such exceptional water views, and access to the foreshore
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Sailor’s paradise in West SussexThis architecturally outstanding house occupies one of West Sussex's most sought-after addresses - it's a sailor's paradise
