Our roots might be firmly in the countryside, but here at Country Life we cannot always resist the lure of London. Some of us even live there.
Whether you spend your working week, precious weekend or just a few days here and there in the capital, London Life will ensure you get the most out of it.
From unbeatable new services and must-see exhibitions, to the hottest hotel openings and most desirable neighbourhoods, we’ve got you covered.
They may be tiny, leafy and quiet, but the villages of Ham and Petersham have been ahead of the times for centuries, finds Carla Passino.
From evidence of prehistoric life in Greenwich Park to shire horses in Richmond Park, there’s more to London’s Royal Parks than meets the eye, says natural-history filmmaker Peter Collins.
Long gone is the Thames-side wasteland — a new neighbourhood is thriving and the transformation of its centrepiece, Battersea Power Station, will be up and running in September. Annunciata Elwes reports.
From Scottish kings to political protest, there’s more to Muswell Hill than its height, says Carla Passino.
Fresh modern interiors meet 18th century Georgian charm at 18 Old Church Street, in the heart of SW3.
Hast Hill House, in Bromley — situated between Sevenoaks and London — is a Victorian manor house that's been split into luxury apartments. And of the six, one really stands out, as Lydia Stangroom writes.
Palace House — a rectory in Lambeth that's mid-way through an extensive remodelling — will showcase what big money can get you in the capital.
The new London Square Bermondsey development is at the heart of all the good things happening in this part of the capital. James Fisher takes a closer look.
Ernest Shackleton swapped this beautiful home in a leafy London suburb for the bleak conditions of the Antarctic.
House price growth will cool off but continue its upwards trajectory for then next five years, according to Savills' research — but the rise will be far from uniform across the country.
Complete with a sauna, over 5,000 sq ft of contemporary living space and a large foredeck perfect for entertaining, Matrix Island is 'one of the River Thames most luxurious houseboats.'
The 'rarely available' chance to live in a double apartment in the highly sought after Star & Garter House is an opportunity not to miss — and the elegant building with show stopping gym and leisure facilities is sure to grab attention.
A side effect of the pandemic has been a rise in interest for country living, but with theatres, exhibition venues and restaurants fully re-opened, London is exerting its appeal. Carla Passino has the pick of the best areas to live.
Country Life's Giles Kime heads to the new Chelsea Barracks development at the start of London Craft Week, to speak to Ben Pentreath and Ben Johnson of Albion Nord about what craft brings to our lives.
18th century Georgian building meets modern city living in this sleek central London home offering 14,500 sq ft of accommodation. Lydia Stangroom takes a look.
A splash of colour and a great deal of money make for a charming three-bed, five-storey Chelsea property in what might just be the capital's most luxurious postcode.
With the cost of land at a premium as the benefits of Nature and green space become ever more compelling, roof gardens are having their moment in the sun, says Natasha Goodfellow.
Art is breaking free from the traditional gallery and its emergence on our streets and in our parks is changing the way we live, says Clive Aslet.
Our capital city is more inviting for walkers than you might expect, with meadows, towpaths, unexpected sculpture and great houses to draw the eye. Octavia Pollock sets off to explore London on foot.
The notoriously severe naval captain who inspired the most famous mutiny in history — the Mutiny on the Bounty — lived in this beautiful house in Lambeth. We're not entirely sure, however, what the austere sailor's views might be on the decorative flourishes within — although 21st century buyers will probably love it.
