Rare church conversion for sale in Scotland
Kirk House is a very rare conversion that has retained many of its original features. Situated in the quiet hamlet of Dull, Kirk House is a former church in a peaceful and secluded setting that has...
View ArticleThe ultimate renovation in East Sussex
HIghwell House sits in 13 acres of gorgeous gardens and grounds. The sale of Highwell House, with 13 acres of gardens and grounds, at Crowborough, East Sussex, at a guide price of £3.75m through Knight...
View ArticleCompact country houses for sale
A country house doesn't need to be huge to impress, as these properties show. This week highlights the launch onto the market of two exceptionally pretty, compact country houses—the early-18th-century...
View ArticleThe charm of Chalke Valley
The great and the good are due to descend on the pretty Chalke Valley next week for the annual history festival. Arabella Youens finds out what the fuss is about. Grade II-listed Manor House in Coombe...
View ArticlePretty properties under £1 million
We reveal what you can you buy for £1 million or less.Wiltshire, £939,950 Barnetta, Upper Castle Combe This barn conversion has five bed- rooms (two of which are en-suite), a kitchen/breakfast room and...
View Article5 fabulous properties for sale in France
Southern belles. Normandy, €949,000 Deauville airport: 15 minutes 9 bedrooms, pool, tennis court, outbuildings With direct flights from London City to Deauville, you can easily decamp to this...
View ArticleBest of British: stunning summer gardens [PROMOTION]
Fine & Country present a selection of country houses boasting enviable outdoor space. From stylish and sleek city courtyards to lavish countryside retreats, in the summer months the garden becomes...
View ArticleIrresistible properties for sale in Luberon
The tranquillity and beauty of this region of France have long been a magnet for British buyers. Dramatic Gordes, the ‘Parthenon of Provence’The many picturesque hill-top villages of the Lubéron, in...
View ArticleBasque in the sun
A tiny fishing town near the border with Spain is a well-kept secret for Parisian families looking for a summer bolthole. Cathy Hawker pays a visit. A newly built contemporary five-bedroom house on a...
View ArticleSporting estate in Scotland for sale
Dungarthill enjoys the tranquillity of the Highlands. Located near Dunkeld, Dungarthill is an enchanting Scottish estate nestled amongst some of the country’s most breathtakingly countryside. Situated...
View ArticleScotland: is it time to run for the hills?
Scottish landowner Joe Gibbs assesses what’s in the newly published Land Reform Bill. Endangered: Scotland's landowners and red deer could both be set to flight by the provisions in the new bill....
View ArticlePerfect properties with swimming pools for sale
Take the punge. Devon, £1.25 million Woodgate House, Culmstock 5 bedrooms, studio, tennis court, pool, 6.84 acres The principal house of this attractive hamlet, which enjoys glorious views to the...
View ArticleDream country houses for sale
From classic manors on serene estates to seaside vistas, transform your fantasies into reality. Fig 1: On the market for the first time in 145 years: Hall Place estate at Leigh, Kent. £15m for the...
View ArticleTo pool or not to pool?
Hurrah—it’s July and the summer holidays are in sight, but, given Britain’s unpredictable weather, what’s the appetite these days for swimming pools? Arabella Youens finds out. The jury may well still...
View Article6 of the best chocolate box cottages for sale
Everyone loves an idyllic country cottage. We select our favourite properties currently on the market. Hampshire, £850,000 The Olde Cottage, Nether Wallop This pretty cottage in a popular and lively...
View ArticleTop tips on renting your holiday home
The holiday-home market on the Cornish coast looks set for a lively summer. Arabella Youens finds out how to make the running costs bearable. The Dell in Whitsand Bay is available to rent through www....
View Article5 coastal gems for sale
Stay close to the coast with these beautiful houses. Cornwall, £2.5 million Castle Keep, Fowey 5 bedrooms, water frontage, 0.5 acre This house enjoys a fantastic south-facing position overlooking...
View ArticleHouses worth unpacking your bags for
Now that pre-election fears have proved unfounded, it’s time to put down new roots. Buckland Newton House at Buckland Newton, Dorset. After seven years of a recession that has affected the property...
View Article10 spectacular properties for sale in Jersey
From family homes to houses with spectacular views, the island has plenty to offer, finds Arabella Youens. St Brelade, £2.95 million The Knoll, St Brelade’s Bay 5 bedrooms, outdoor pool, bay access...
View ArticleBudget 2015: Key points for property owners in the UK
From 'non-doms' to downsizers, how does the Budget affect you as a property owner in the UK? Carla Passino investigates. Inheritance Tax George Osborne lightened the burden of Inheritance Tax (IHT) in...
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