Somerset — £6,500,000
The Pavilion is a spectacular transformation of a contemporary modern house, to create a striking home built in classical architectural style.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cornwall — £3,950,000
A location in Morwenstow, on the Hartland Cornwall Heritage Coast just north of Bude, might initially seem to be the main attraction of this property, but the 16th-century farmhouse is huge and pretty, and has been described as 'one of the most interesting and picturesque old houses in Cornwall.'
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £2,500,000
Alden House is a classic Regency house, beautifully restored throughout, with outbuildings, a cottage, lovely grounds — and a lift concealed behind a mirrored door.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £7,500,000
Eynsham Mill is a beautiful old mill house in a tranquil setting of over 90 acres, with six bedrooms and four reception rooms in the 5.774sq ft main house, plus two cottages and a number of outbuildings.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Berkshire — £2,750,000
Just outside Ascot, Silwood Farmhouse is an unusual T-shaped property set in 2.45 acres of unspoilt woodland, featuring modern interiors, seven bedrooms and an indoor pool.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £2,950,000
The Priory is a historic and beautiful Grade II*-listed home that's full of ancient beams and panelling, original floors and fireplaces, and fascinating nooks and crannies.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £2,500,000
In the village of Garsington you'll find this six-bedroom, elegant stone-built detached house that's on the market for the first time in over half a century.
For sale with Hamptons. See more pictures and details for this property.
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A £15m Kensington penthouse with a Mediterranean-style ‘garden in the sky’Arranged over the fifth and sixth floors of a Victorian mansion block, the immaculate apartment has views that stretch as far as Battersea Power Station.
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Curious Questions: Pruning roses in winter has become the norm, but why do we do it – and should we?More roses die from over-pruning than any other cause so what’s the reasoning underpinning this horticultural habit?
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A £15m Kensington penthouse with a Mediterranean-style ‘garden in the sky’Arranged over the fifth and sixth floors of a Victorian mansion block, the immaculate apartment has views that stretch as far as Battersea Power Station.
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A magnificent, sprawling farmhouse that blends the 16th, 20th and 21st centuries, with double-height music room, a superb pool and a 'Spitfire barn'.Willards Farm is an incredible home on the Surrey/West Sussex border that offers a 21st take on the ideals of Sir Edwin Lutyens. Penny Churchill reports.
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'We’re still using the garden gates from Far from the Madding Crowd': How homes of all shapes and sizes can become stars of the screenRenting your house out for filming can be fun, occasionally alarming, a good revenue stream and might even increase its value.
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The quirky, cosy and characterful cottage that was once home to Spike Milligan and where Paul McCartney is a neighbourThis very wonky living room is somehow only the third most interesting thing about The Cottage in Hog Hill
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A glorious 17th century home in one of the most exclusive waterside villages in BritainOrchard House was lucky not to have been sunk beneath the surface of Rutland Water when it was created in the 1970s — but it did, and today this wonderful spot is looking better than ever.
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A honey-coloured, 300-year-old rectory where every period-house headache has already been solved for youThe Old Rectory is a charming family home that's just undergone an extensive renovation.
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The sleepy village hall that's been transformed into a breathtaking homeThe Village Hall in Shotley Bridge is a masterful conversion of a much-loved village amenity.
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Six wonderful rural homes for sale, as seen in Country LifeOur pick of the best homes to feature in Country Life over the past week includes a grand Sussex estate and a delightful riverside home.
