The exquisitely pretty gardens and grand interior of Fauld Manor, on the border of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, offer a great escape for those looking to make the swap from city to country.
James Fisher picks out some of the finest homes on the market which come with a way to make an income, whether you're keen on running a farm, renting a cottage or establishing your very own Fawlty Towers.
Willersley Castle is a Georgian mansion on the edge of the Peak District National Park with 60 acres of grounds and almost limitless possibilities.
The home of food critic William Sitwell comes to the market with a past as complex as any dish he may have tasted. Penny Churchill tells more.
Blenkinsopp Hall looks and sounds like the sort of grand country seat which would feature in a PG Wodehouse story. Penny Churchill takes a look.
An eye-catching new development at one of the world's most famous racing circuits can't help but catch your eye.
There are parts of the country where £1.1m buys little more than a nice semi-detached house; for those who don't mind a challenge, the Loud Mythom estate in Lancashire offers far more. Penny Chiurchill explains.
A house for sale in one of the north-east's most storied village makes James Fisher's thoughts turn to the north.
A wonderful house in County Durham that was once the home of a British prime minister is on the market. James Fisher reports.
If there was a Venn diagram of wonderful gardens, period features and modern comforts, Grade II-listed The Old Farmhouse would be close to a perfect circle.
If you're after grandeur without a high-seven-figure budget, Northumberland is a county full of treasures, as these lovely country houses demonstrate.
Built in the 1700s, this eye-catchingly restored historic house is now available to view in the most modern sense — virtually.
This conversion of a Victorian mansion near Ulverston has been done with rare care and attention to detail. James Fisher reports.
Claybottom Farm is exactly as it should be, with a price tag that reflects the love and care which has gone into preserving it for generations to come. Alexandra Fraser takes a look.
The picturesque Yorkshire village of Boston Spa is the location of a beautiful house that's been owned for the past seven years by a true British national treasure — but it's now up for sale.
High Head Castle may currently only have two bedrooms and a small kitchen, but the opportunity to restore a property which was once 'the finest 18th-century house in the region' has proved too enticing to pass up.
Penny Churchill takes a look at an English castle fresh to the market that offers history, escapism and a touch of the unexpected.
The romance and drama of a converted Victorian schoolhouse can be hard to beat for sheer atmosphere. Penny Churchill takes a look at one which is a prime example — and which also boasts delightful grounds.
There are few things more heartening than seeing a beautiful country house that's been beautifully restored and cared for. Penny Churchill takes a look at Colton Lodge, whose owners are moving on after more than a decade transforming this once-crumbling home.
