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A gorgeous home in one of England's most sought-after villages, which offers an easy way in to country house life

The East Wing at Withinlee offers all the beauty and grandeur of country house life — but fewer of the headaches.

A 12,000sq ft Georgian fantasy mansion has come up for sale in the rolling hills of Wiltshire

Penny Churchill takes a look at the spectacular and imposing Sandridge Park.

Five beautiful country homes for sale from £1.8m to £7.95m, as seen in Country Life

From a Grade I-listed home in Dorset to an ivy-clad mansion that's ideal for commuters, this is our pick of the properties to be featured in Country Life over the past week.

A modern home in Kent with an open-plan kitchen and swimming pool, and a built-in fishtank

Greenways in Sandgate was built last year, and oozes modern living from every wall.

A country house hotel all of your own in the West Country, with paddocks, pool and a gorgeous kitchen garden

The British landscape isn’t short of fine country houses which have been converted into delightful country hotels. Sometimes, though, the process works in reverse, as is the case with the enchanting Backwell House, in North Somerset.

More than a quarter of property sales collapsed in 2024. Here's why.

The most common reason for sales falling through last year? Buyers pulling out or failing to renegotiate the purchase price following a property survey.

A sublime restored Georgian family home in one of north London's most exciting areas

This Grade II*-listed property in Stoke Newington is a wonderful reminder of the architectural charm of the area that is often overlooked.

The steam train line in Yorkshire named as one of the world's top things to do in 2025

Global fame beckons for Bentham Line in today's Dawn Chorus.

Ceiling beams, stone floors and gorgeous gardens at an ivy-clad manor house in one of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds

Penny Churchill takes a look at The Manor House, Blockley.

Best country houses for sale this week

From a vast Shropshire masterpiece to an idyllic West Country farmhouse, here's our pick of the best property for sale this week.

The second-happiest place to live in Britain is a complete bargain, where a dream farmhouse with stables goes for £600k

This morning's Dawn Chorus looks at the surprise findings of some recent research, a magnificent new display and shares the Quiz of the Day.

Epic views, land and a ballroom to die for at a Surrey Hills home created by one of the greatest architects of the Arts-and-Crafts movement

Greyfriars is a beautiful 19th century home with an impeccable pedigree, designed by Charles Vosey and with gardens laid out by Gertrude Jekyll. Now, it's looking for a new owner.

6 glorious country houses for sale in the south of England, as seen in Country Life

Here are six of the best homes to come up for sale via Country Life this week.

Bonnie banks, cliffs and seas: The top Scottish properties that sold in 2024

A review of glorious estates sold last year to buyers in pursuit of the Scottish dream.

'Like living in an episode of Top Gear': The beautiful rural spots where people use McLarens and Ferraris to pop down to the shops

Using exclusive data compiled by Savills, Anna White takes us through the rural districts where you'll find the most supercars, and reveals the extreme lengths owners will go to look after them.

Dawn Chorus: The world-famous fashion icon who found global fame in her 90s, beating the January blues and our quiz of the day

Today’s Dawn Chorus spans the collections of American fashion icon Iris Apfel for sale with Christie’s and 25 years of the Serpentine Pavilion.

Five country houses with glorious open fires to warm up your winter, from £375k to £3.6 million

In chilly, dark January, few things are more cheering than a roaring log fire. Here are Arabella Youens’s favourite examples from houses currently on the market.

Would you betray your friends to live in this Traitors-esque castle in Devon? Yes. Yes I would

Tawstock Castle near Barnstaple even comes with its own banishing table. And four bedrooms.

Guinness rustling in the Midlands, how to look after a listed building and why oat milk might make you depressed

Plus a property perfect for a sweet summer's evening near Salcombe, the bewitching joy of darkness and a quiz.

A four-bedroom home overlooking Salcombe where you can dream of summers to come

Inside the unassuming exteriors of Rectory Barn in East Portlemouth is a modern home that demands to entertain your friends and family.