Property
Property
-
Skip the election mayhem and buy your own White House with our handy guide
Don't fancy becoming the 'leader of the free world' and all the hassle it brings? Don't know what to do with 3,700 nuclear weapons? Just want to live in a nice white house with all the fuss? We've got you covered.
By James Fisher Published
-
A breathtaking house and garden for sale that was created by one of Britain's greatest landscape architects as a playground for his family
Thomas H. Mawson, one of the 20th century's most renowned landscape architects, created this place for his family to enjoy. A century later it's looking for a new owner.
By Toby Keel Published
-
Five magical homes for sale, from an equestrian dream property to a 17th century manor, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the last couple of weeks.
By Toby Keel Published
-
A true once-in-a-lifetime chance as 554 acres of blissful English countryside come up for sale in a location just 45 miles from central London
Penny Churchill looks at the Southend Estate, where hundreds of acres of space are on the market just a stone's throw from the capital.
By Penny Churchill Published
-
The Stamp Duty surprise, inheritance tax on farms and more: A breakdown of the Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have decided against a Capital Gains Tax increase on homes — but she lined up a series of other tax rises in the first Labour budget in 14 years. Annabel Dixon takes the temperature of the housing market in the wake of the announcements.
By Annabel Dixon Published
-
'All the attributes of a classic country house' wrapped up in this stunning (and surprisingly unlisted) Yorkshire paradise
Penny Churchill takes a look at the beautiful Cherry Burton Hall.
By Penny Churchill Published
-
A house on the River Avon where Shakespeare once passed out drunk is on the market at just £850k
The Old Falcon in Bidford-on-Avon isn't just steeped in history, it pretty much wrote it. It's also a large characterful family home.
By James Fisher Published
-
Life's a beach at this grand country home in the Cotswolds
Seven residential units overall, 56 acres of grounds in a conservation area.... oh, and a specialised poker playing area. At Beach House, everything is possible.
By Penny Churchill Published
-
760 acres of peace and quiet in the Scottish Borders, with only eagles, ospreys and falcons for company
Get lost in the scenery at Talla Farm.
By James Fisher Published
-
London top-end property sales remain strong, despite impending budget terror
I don't know if Rachel Reeves is coming to take all your money. But what I do know is that London is a great city to live in, and that the wealthy aren't packing their bags just yet
By James Fisher Published
-
11 outstanding homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our look at some of the best homes to hit the market via Country Life this week includes an irresistible cottage and a snooker room which comes with an entire country house (and estate) as a bonus.
By Toby Keel Published
-
The 'best of both worlds' in a 16th century house with Georgian façade and sprawling grounds with lake and stables
All houses change a little over their lifetimes — and some end up unrecognisable as the centuries pass. Penny Churchill takes a look at one such example: The Old Rectory at Brandsby.
By Penny Churchill Published
-
A water-tower conversion on the north Devon coast with 360º views of the countryside
Buying a water tower and converting it into a home sounds like folly. Which is why you should buy one that's been completed by someone else.
By James Fisher Published
-
A grand country house in Yorkshire that effortlessly blends the 1720s with the 2020s
Dougill Hall offers space, gorgeous architecture and just the right amount of modern style. Penny Churchill takes a look.
By Penny Churchill Published
-
Higher taxes and lower profits drive supply of farmland for sale to five-year high
A storm of looming tax rises, reducing debt and lower profits is forcing a lot of farmers to sell up, as research from Savills shows farmland for sale at a post-Brexit high.
By James Fisher Published
-
The essence of perfection: A modern Arts-and-Crafts masterpiece in Surrey
Someone has been studying Country Life — This Arts-and-Crafts home near Godalming was crafted under the watchful eye of some of our favourite architects and interior designers. The result? A symphony of elegant style named Millhanger Farmhouse.
By James Fisher Published
-
A crumbling, one-bedroom wreck with an energy efficiency rating of 1 out of 100 has just sold for £2 million
It took seven years for someone to take on a complete wreck in Maida Vale — but now the new owner will be able to create a dream home in one of the most sought-after mews in London.
By Toby Keel Published