Lydia Stangroom

A fantastic historic Manor House in County Durham that is up for sale for the first time in 400 years

Known as ‘one of the oldest unaltered L-shaped Manor houses in Northern England,’ Unthank Hall packs a weighty historic punch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.