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Enchanting country house near Horsham for sale

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:08:14 GMT

A farmhouse believed to date back to the 13th century comes with eight acres and good equestrian facilities

Country house sellers go for understated appeal

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:12:58 GMT

Understated quality is king in this country house property market; gone are the days of bling and endlessly refitted kitchens says Carla Passino

Where to see snowdrops this February

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:17:42 GMT

Carpets of snowdrops are making February more bearable. We track down the best places to see these pretty spring flowers.

Why railings are black: Paint and iron railings

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:01:31 GMT

The story goes that Queen Victoria ordered everything painted black after Prince Albert's death. Not so, says our architectural historian

Devon country houses for sale: Stunning 17th century listed farmhouse

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:31:28 GMT

This 17th century country house is a classic of its kind and has been renovated to a very high standard

Berkshire properties for sale: Thatched cottage on The Lodden

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:08:50 GMT

This pretty cottage sits on the banks of the River Loddon in Berkshire close to Wargrave and Twford

Scotland country houses for sale: Farmhouse in Galloway for sale

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:12:27 GMT

This modernised farmhouse has good family accommodation near New Galloway and native woodland including snowdrops in the spring

Kent country houses for sale: Clifftop Kent property for sale

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:04:03 GMT

With 13 acres running along the top of the famous White Cliffs of Dover, this group of dwellings has sensational panoramic views across the Channel

Reduce your period property�s footprint

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:09:28 GMT

There are many ways you can make your period property more eco-friendly by altering your windows, floorboards, insulation and embracing renewables

2012 events for the Diamond Jubilee in the UK

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:06:51 GMT

The Queen will make a series of regional visits around the UK, and there will be a programme of events throughout the year to mark the Diamond Jubilee

Country Life Italian gardens tour 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:11:51 GMT

From May 8-13 Country Life's David Wheeler is hosting a tour of Umbria and northern Lazio including an annual rose festival at Castel Giuliano

Ban cash deals for scrap metal

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:52:33 GMT

It�s almost impossible to track stolen scrap metal says the CLA, as it campaigns to stop cash transactions in the trade

Buying property in Cambridge

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:17:27 GMT

Cambridge, recently listed as likely to survive economic turmoil, is still attracting huge demand for properties for sale at the top end of the market

Scottish estates for sale: Aberdeenshire estate with fishing

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:05:18 GMT

The Marnoch Lodge estate has nearly 100 acres of Aberdeenshire land with lodge, coach house, fishing and arable land

Extensions and conversions: Do you have bats, badgers or newts on your property?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:11:19 GMT

If you want to extend or alter your property, bats, badgers or even newts could cause problems and you need to allow plenty of time to survey and factor in potentially problematic residents

Oxfordshire country houses for sale: Converted mill house in Marcham

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:34:09 GMT

This converted mill house on the outskirts of Marcham has charming accommodation and a separate coach house

South Africa properties for sale: Modern masterpiece with panoramic views

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:07:40 GMT

This architect designed property in Clifton, on the Atlantic Seaboard in South Africa has panoramic views and incredible outdoor space.

Freedom Bay: St Lucia's new luxury property for sale

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:41:23 GMT

Freedom Bay: St Lucia's luxury hotel and villas for sale or investment is getting underway as a stunning new luxury resort in the Caribbean

Wales property for sale: Fine castellated property near the north Wales coast

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:09:28 GMT

This 18th century country house near the Snowdonia National Park has a ballroom, cellars and two acres of gardens

Invest in a London pied-�-terre

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:14:17 GMT

Arabella Youens looks at the options for buying a pied-�-terre in London, and finds location is still the most important factor

What to wear at Ascot this year

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:09:05 GMT

Miniskirts, fascinators and cravats will all be banned from the Royal Enclosure at Ascot this year

Period properties and lighting styles

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:37:47 GMT

We take a look at the similar influences, but very different implementations, of Art Deco and Art Nouveau

Kent country houses for sale: Pretty old mill cottage near Canterbury

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:02:14 GMT

An old mill cottage in Kent in a private location near Canterbury dates from the 19th century

Wiltshire country houses for sale: Period cottage with contemporary extension

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:02:28 GMT

A 17th century cottage in Wiltshire outside Bath comes with a contemporary annexe

How to: hold a Burns Supper

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:41:36 GMT

Country Life has recipes, ideas and the crucial poems to read at your Burns Supper this year.