Waterside property

A palatial home that could be one of the finest in Wales, in one of its finest settings

With views of the Snowdonia mountain range, Craig y Don is a house with rooms on a scale that is almost palatial.

A Tudor house up for sale that stayed in one family for nearly a thousand years

The site of picturesque Flemings Hall at Bedingfield was granted by William the Conqueror and remained in the same family for 900 years.

A superb Tudor house boasting splendid panelling from Hampton Court Palace

The Gosnold family, who built tranquil Otley Hall at Otley, boasted high-flying connections in the Tudor period.

The house for sale where Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell forged their lifelong bond

Two of Britain's greatest novelists, Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell, shared a close friendship – and it all began at this home in the Lake District.

An exceptional Queen Anne-style house in the heart of the Blackmore Vale

Chetnole House at Chetnole has delightful grounds running down to the River Wiggle.

Five beautiful seaside towns in Britain where you can still find a property bargain

Places like Padstow may be priced beyond the reach of most people, but there are still places around Britain's lovely coastline where property is affordable.

An incredible waterside villa for sale where Churchill, Stalin and Truman carved up Europe

This must surely be one of the most extraordinary houses for sale in the world right now: a magnificently-restored villa with a place in history.

A stunning estate in the heart of the Peak District

In the same family since the mid 1700s, Nether Hall sits on the banks of the River Derwent.

Immaculate country house with equestrian facilities that are second to none

Idyllic Standen House at Chute Standen on the Hampshire-Wiltshire border has been cleverly redesigned for family life.

A delighful Italiante mansion on the beach at the price of an Essex commuter house

The 10 most beautiful marinas in Europe, from Scotland to Sardinia

With their beautiful locations and state-of-the-art facilities, these exclusive marinas offer the best for yacht owners and sailing enthusiasts.

A beautiful island to call your own, for the price of a one-bedroom flat

A budding Robinson Crusoe is needed to take over this gorgeous island, which lies just off the coast from Portmeirion.

A magnificent lakeside home near Princess Anne's Cotswolds estate

This beautiful 19th century house lies on Gatcombe Water, just around the corner from HRH Princess Anne's Gloucestershire home.

A gorgeous waterside lodge in one of Devon's most delightful villages

Dinah’s Side is the perfect place to enjoy lazy summer days.

Lord Attenborough's Scottish bolthole up for sale

A house by the waterside where magnificent views meet all mod cons

The houses we feature at Country Life are often hundreds of years old. This one is a relative baby – but it's still bursting with character.

Enjoy the Northern Lights from the comfort of your own home

This enchanting B listed property overlooks the wild seascape of the north-west Highlands of Scotland.

Dreamy waterside houses for sale in the Waveney Valley

Dream houses abound along the River Waveney’s border between Norfolk and Suffolk.

Perfect properties near sailing hotspots

Life on the ocean wave.

Wonderful waterside properties for sale

These houses are perfect for messing about in boats, on the river or the sea.