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Nine of the best country properties for sale in Yorkshire
Magnificent homes throughout England's largest county, from the beautiful coast of the North Yorks Moors to the rolling hills further south and west.
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Ledston Hall: The 700-year-old former monastery that's gone from glory to dereliction to 21st century luxury
This remarkable estate lay derelict for 60 years but has now been granted a new lease of life following a £14.5 million investment.
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A 545-acre estate on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, where Elizabethan architecture meets spectacular grounds
Framed by manicured topiary, dripping in Elizabethan design and surrounded by magical gardens, rural farmland and a number of cottages, the Lawkland Hall Estate is a unique hidden gem near the Yorkshire Dales.
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An island dream house where you'll need a 4x4 just to get to the front door
Any property that can only be accessed via 4x4 or quad bikes is guaranteed to be a show stopper, and Arinthluic, on the Isle of Coll’s south coast, does not disappoint.
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'One of the most enchanting properties in Cornwall’ comes up for sale for the first time in a century
The enchanting Chyverton Estate spans across 233 acres in the heart of Cornwall, at the centre of which is a magnificent stone manor house and a haven of diverse gardens, deeply embedded in rich Cornish history.
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The best breakfast-in-bed trays, from £2 (yes, really) up to £245
Breakfast in bed has never looked so good to Lydia Stangroom as she picks out the best breakfast-in-bed trays.
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One of the original cottages used on Cadbury's chocolate boxes has come up for sale
The term ‘chocolate box cottage’ is much overused, often in a context involving neither chocolate nor boxes. Not this time, though: Weavers was one of 12 ‘official’ chocolate box properties featured on the Cadbury’s chocolate boxes in the late 1800s, and has therefore rightly earned its title.
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The incredible 270-acre Somerset estate owned by the man behind Mulberry is on the market for £8 million
In the village of Street, near Glastonbury, in Somerset, there’s an outstanding historic estate with a magnificent 15th-century manor house at its heart.
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A breathtaking ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ headland home comes up for sale in Cornwall
Nothing else surrounds The Count House apart from expanses of turquoise waters, vast stretches of sandy beaches and miles of South West Coast path, leading us to ask, is this the ultimate Cornish dream home?
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The £35 million London penthouse with 1920s glamour, 2020s luxury and a roof terrace that overlooks the Houses of Parliament
Gracing the banks of the River Thames, The Astor is a palatial apartment in the historic heart of Westminster that evokes a touch of 1920s glamour.
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‘One of the grandest homes in Hampstead’, previously owned by Oscar-winner Ridley Scott, is now up for sale at £28 million
If you are looking for your very own country house in the heart of North London’s most prestigious neighbourhood, then feast your eyes on the marvellous Old Grove House.
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A charming Cambridgeshire cottage with a secret underground tunnel dating to the reign of Henry VIII
‘Period features’ just gained a whole new meaning at Hill View Cottage in the village of Fowlmere.
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A 2,400-acre coastal estate on the Isle of Skye at the price of a three-bed terrace in the London suburbs
Occupying a significant corner in the north west Isle of Skye, the historic Husabost Estate has long been linked to renowned Scottish clans.
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A striking former windmill-turned-family home in Cambridgeshire with a unique business opportunity in the garden
Set your sights high and your views far-reaching at The Windmill, found in the village of Swavesey in Cambridgeshire.
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Can't decide between a dream home in North or South Cornwall? This delightful mini-estate offers the best of both
With a 5 star-rated letting business, plenty of adaptable accommodation and stunning grounds which have previously hosted bespoke weddings, Cosawes Barton proves that it is so much more than a collection of lovely properties.
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The ultimate holiday home? A $100 million private island in the Bahamas that starred in James Bond and Pirates of the Caribbean
Stretches of white sandy beaches, gin clear waters and that quintessential Caribbean climate and backdrop makes the sale of Little Pipe Cay, in the Exumas, an incredibly tantalising sale.
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A £10 million marvel that 'perfectly blends the contemporary and traditional’ in the heart of the South Downs
With no detail spared in its recent refurbishment, Mundy’s House showcases exquisite design and the best contemporary offerings against the idyllic backdrop of the South Downs.
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An unexpected slice of New England charm in London, in the shape of a cottage in an 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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Feeling brave? This 'rare find' in Surrey is on the market for the first time in 50 years — and it's crying out for some love and attention
16th century Fairview is an exciting project waiting to happen in the village of Betchworth.
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The ultimate Cornwall home? This gorgeous house has a location that's beyond belief — and a rather enormous price tag to match
With postcard-worthy views that look too good to be true, relaxed, timeless interiors and a private path that leads down to the beach below, Bishops Rock is a rare but exciting opportunity to own your very own slice of heaven in North Cornwall.
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An incredible 17th century Orangery in Gloucestershire that is unlike anything we’ve seen before
If you needed another property to fall in love with in the Cotswolds Area of Natural Beauty, then prepare to be dazzled by The Orangery.
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A spectacularly converted 15th century watermill with original beams, glorious surroundings and a minstrels' gallery
Once derelict, Gurney Manor Mill was rescued in the early 1990’s and transformed into a lovely family home.
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Titter ye not — Frankie Howerd's Kensington townhouse is for sale, and it's a beautiful home in an iconic London square
The comedian Frankie Howerd was a household name for decades in Britain, and his London home — a five-bed Georgian townhouse — at the heart of Kensington’s 'most sought-after private garden square’ is now up for sale.
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An amazing Victorian villa in the grounds of an ancient palace, yet under 10 miles from central London
Located in the ancient Royal grounds of Eltham Palace, Mottisfont Hall has undergone a major 15 year transformation which has resulted in the creation of a spectacular family home.
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