A beachfront villa once owned by a star of the international jet set, where the Kennedys and Hepburns once partied
The former home of American socialite Aline Griffith, Villa Annabel was the backdrop to some of Marbella's glitziest parties.
International property guides
Our indispensable guide to the world’s best properties on the market. Find the best new villas and luxury houses for sale in Europe, North America and the Caribbean. Whether you’re looking for a holiday home, retirement property or investment purchase, we reveal what’s on the market, where to buy and how to make it happen.
Looking for a new home? Browse beautiful properties for sale overseas
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Eight of the best castles for sale around the world
Buyers on the hunt for history and drama need look no further than this selection of the finest castles on the market across the world.
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11 beautiful homes for sale around the world today
Enjoy our selection of some of the greatest homes for sale right now around the world, as seen in Country Life.
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Three magnificent properties for sale close to the finest golf courses in the world
For golfers the dream of living close to one of the world's great clubs can be realised, albeit at a price.
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How golf and property are stepping up together, with money-no-object courses and private jets for prospective buyers
A stunning new golf course at Les Bordes in France and some striking new houses at the iconic Spanish settlement in Sotogrande show how times are changing in the golf and property markets.
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Four truly incredible homes for sale across the world
Carla Passino picks out some of the best homes on the market across the globe right now.
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Three mesmerising historic homes for sale across the Continent, from a Venetian palazzo to a villa with its own aqueduct
With interest in international properties making a surprisingly strong showing, Carla Passino picks out three beautiful houses in popular destinations.
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10 grand homes for sale in France, including a spectacular 17th century chateau
We round up some of finest French properties to be seen in Country Life in recent weeks.
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Nine gorgeous homes for sale across Europe, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the majestic homes for sale right now, with a series of French chateaux, a Balearic island paradise and more.
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The house where a young JFK forged his career has come up for sale in Washington
A pretty, red-brick building that has been beautifully renovated, 1400, 34th Street, was home to the American politician at the outset of his career.
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Three homes across the world as seen in Country Life, from equestrian's dream to Greek paradise
We take a look at three of the finest overseas properties to appear in Country Life in the last few weeks.
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16 majestic houses for sale around the world, including a home designed by Thomas Jefferson
Now is not the time for going on viewings, of course — but planning and dreaming continue as usual. Here's our pic of overseas properties to appear in Country Life recently.
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The 7 most spectacular properties for sale in the world right now
We've trawled the globe to find the best properties on the market, from a bubble palace above the Bay of Cannes to a historic château in the Czech Republic.
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Are we falling back in love with bungalows?
Once disparaged as cheap, old-fashioned housing, the humble one-storey house is back in fashion across the world, says Cheryl Markosky.
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Eight beautiful homes for sale in France, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the properties across the Channel which have come to the market via Country Life.
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The Caribbean home of Cliff Richard, with tennis courts, swimming pools and ocean views in every room
The enchantingly-named Coral Sundown is on the market, with panoramic views as wistfully beautiful as 'Mistletoe and Wine'.
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Seven stunning Caribbean properties for sale to scare away the chill of winter
As December extends her chilly tentacles, thoughts turn to white sandy beaches and rum.
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23 stunning ski chalets across Europe, as seen in Country Life
Our round-up includes beautiful log cabins aplenty, as well as a hotel for sale and a luxury ski chalet waiting to be built to the buyer's own designs.
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21 truly beautiful homes for sale across the world, as seen in Country Life
Our round-up finds everything from chic apartments in Paris to irresistibly romantic castles and wilderness getways.
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The exclusive island communities where royalty, A-listers and the super-rich rub shoulders in luxury
Happily under the radar, super-exclusive private-island communities provide the best of both worlds. Owners enjoy peace and security, without having to worry about day-to-day niggles. Holly Kirkwood has scoured the globe to present the very best.
