The country estate market: who are the buyers?
They are few in number and largely far beyond the pocket of most country-house buyers, but, with a clutch of interesting estates coming to the market this autumn, who will be the likely buyers?
Guides and advice
Whether you’re buying your first home or you’re already on the property ladder, use our property guides and advice to help you with your next purchase. We reveal the latest trends in the market, and also offer buying and selling tips, as well as general housekeeping tips to keep your property in peak condition.
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Warwickshire: Cotswold countryside within easy reach of London
Veer slightly off the beaten bridleways of the Daylesford triangle and head into Warwickshire to find glorious Cotswold countryside within reach of London.
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City Living: Harrogate
There’s a lot more to this quaint relation of Leeds and York than Victorian architecture and cakes.
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Lewes: small but perfectly formed
Less bohemian than Brighton, the East Sussex town of Lewes offers an attractive escape for Londoners looking to keep a toe in the cultural waters.
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City Living: Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a lot to offer, from Georgian houses and flats to excellent schools and a thriving gastronomic scene.
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Safe as houses: areas where property prices will hold
As buyers look to protect the value of their investment in uncertain times, Carla Passino finds the most resilient locations in the English countryside.
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City Living: Exeter
The Devon city of Exeter is attracting more young families thanks to its great location and excellent schooling.
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City Living: Cambridge
Why move to Cambridge? We talk to the experts to get the lowdown.
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New build: London property guide
As new build developments continue to spring up throughout London Country Life talks to the experts to find out whether these apartments are a wise buy
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Refresh your garden to sell your house
What to plant in your garden to help to sell your house
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British cottages: An architectural guide
Ptolemy Dean explores the magic of local materials in architecture in our wonderful coutnry cottages.
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City Living: Bristol
Why move to Bristol? We talk to the experts and get the lowdown on the gateway to the South-West.
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How to heat your country house
How to heat your country house: a guide to the options.
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How to light your art collection
With careful investment, the effects of modern lighting on your home spaces can be dramatic.
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City Living: Oxford
Finding a good house in Oxford won't come cheap, but the quality of life there, and the very good schools, make relocation out of London worth consdering
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City Living: Winchester
Why move to Winchester? We talk to the experts to get the lowdown on this charming 'village city'
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How to sell your house
The key to clinching the sale of a country house is so much more than having bread baking in the oven. Arabella Youens asks the experts for their top tips
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City Living: Bath
Get the lowdown on moving to Bath with our property guide
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Ski property in Val d'Isère
The length of the ski season in Val d'Isère ensures the popularity of this resort for British buyers looking for an Alpine property
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Find a house in unspoiled France
If you prefer to holiday away from the madding crowds, try these lesser-known beautiful areas of France where property hunters can still find a bargain
