Fresh on the Market

Ten best country houses for sale

Penny Churchill presents the ten best country houses on the market this autumn

Castle Dracula's Owners Sell Up

The world's most formidable, and most expensive, castle could soon appear on the market – perfect for a modern-day Count who does not mind the cold

Wanted: Property for Gentlemen

Country Life’s famous property pages traditionally cater for both the serious house-hunter and the dreaming escapist; they also consistently reflect the nation’s prosperity

No Slowdown in Devon

It’s as busy as ever in the region this Christmas — which is good news for buyers.

Buying High in the Alps

Love skiing? Look no further for the perfect base

Grand Designs Getting Grander

Development needn’t spoil a historic country estate as these projects demonstrate

Easing the Strain of the Train

Improved rail links will mean that rural east Kent will become more attractive than ever

For Better, for Worcestershire

Look beyond the Cotswolds into this tranquil county

London’s Russian Revolution

A new generation of billionaires and millionaires is joining the capital’s property owners

Properties with Potential

Houses which need large amounts of tlc are inevitably a more expensive labour of love than one anticipates. But it can be an extremely rewarding experience as these houses demonstrate.

Not so Hot in Shropshire

House prices in the county are cooling after a hectic spell

Harbour Watch, Sandbanks

Sandbanks’ most luxurious property has come on the market – perfect for a water sports enthusiast who values comfort and technology

Green Place, Hampshire

The sale of an intriguing Hampshire house underlines the county's rich literary and artistic heritage, finds Penny Churchill.

Grand Designs

All of the most interesting houses have a history

Buying manor houses in the Cotswolds

Perfect manor houses in the area can still be found but you may have to widen your search

The Old Tower, Benington, Herts

A stunning, and highly unusual, water tower conversion has just come onto the market.

Brawns, near Henley-on-Thames

A Queen Anne country house with formal gardens and paddocks just 40 miles from London will be snapped up by a commuter who values the English countryside

What does £1 Million Buy in Britain today?

So just what does £1m buy in today's market? Penny Churchill investigates.

What is the Future For Historic Farms?

Creativity and imagination could give new life to established agricultural operations

Buying Property in University Towns

A look at the investment prospects for parents considering investing in property in the top 20 provincial university towns.