This historic eighteenth-century house enters a new chapter as a family home with careful restoration and renovation, sympathetic interiors by Hugh Henry and gardens that open out to the surrounding woods, streams and coast beyond.
Residents might prefer that only they know about these three historic houses for sale in Yorkshire, but the secret’s out.
Property of the Week: Fairytale beauty and historic charm unites within this English country house located in the enchanting North Dorset.
Amidst the rolling hills of East Sussex in England, you can find a beautiful historic country house with exposed wooden beams and cozy rooms. The five-bedroom
West Horsley Place is one of the most important historic houses in Surrey — and it’s enjoying a new lease of life as a centre for the Arts, not least thanks to its starring role in Ghosts, one of the most popular BBC comedies in years. John Goodall looks at the history of this remarkable building. Photographs by Paul Highnam for Country Life.
An English country house in Somerset with spectacular Tudor and Palladian features
From Georgian abodes to thatched-roof cottages, these properties are sure to delight
At her home in Devon, House & Garden's food editor Blanche Vaughan lives a life dictated by the rhythms of her garden and the seasonality of the produce she grows
The Jacobean manor in Suffolk, England gets a fresh renovation from Laura Ingrams but still holds onto its historic charm.
The creation of Munstead Wood in Surrey came from a happy friendship between a great gardener and architect, both closely connected to Country Life. Clive Aslet explains.
It's hard to decide what's more beautiful, the house, the grounds, or the views!
An English country house in Somerset with spectacular Tudor and Palladian features
This home in south Wayne historic district recieved a complete renovaiton and included the addition of a two story, two car garage.
Keith Johnson and Glen Senk’s search for a retreat from Florida’s heat took them to a Grade II-listed house in south west England, which, after restoration and redecoration, is a refreshing amalgamation of creative American spirit and English country ideals
Catch up on the best houses that have come up for sale via Country Life in the last few weeks, from castles and estates to picture-perfect cottages.
A design-conscious couple has revived an elegant but neglected Georgian house near Bath, using a mostly monochrome palette to complement its original features and classical proportions
Which one will get your vote?
When it comes to curb appeal, a Victorian style house never disappoints. Colorful paint and numerous details lend to its curb appeal.
It’s like stepping back in time.
1907 Historic House In Atlanta Georgia. $2,250,000. The large foyer is framed by an elegant staircase and a quaint fireplace.
Some homes pull off the trick of offering the best of both worlds. Take as an example Champions Farm, an ancient home that’s been carefully brought up to modern spec while retaining its charm. Then there’s the location: it sits in splendid isolation in the middle of its 111 acres of rolling fields, with magnificent …
A celebration of the best trad interiors from stately homes & country houses
10577 views on Imgur: The magic of the Internet
A new book takes us inside the idyllic Virginia estates of gentlemen farmers
Narborough Hall is an English country house surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland that has received a careful restoration
Rita Konig English countryside farmhouse County Durham northeast England North Farm husband Philip Eade interior designer historic home Nina Campbell
A variety of options are available when it comes to building a stone house. Finding a restored one is perhaps the best option of all!
Marston House, one of the most important Georgian houses of south-western England has been rescued from the brink of demolition. John Robinson reports.
Burghley House in Lincolnshire — the home of Miranda and Orlando Rock — is one of the very greatest houses in Britain. This year marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of William Cecil, a statesman of defining importance in the nation’s history. John Goodall considers the Tudor development of the great baronial seat he created for himself, while Jeremy Musson looks at the 20th and 21st century story of the house. All photographs by Paul Highnam for the Country Life Picture Library.
Read our article about What makes a stately home which covers aspects such as architectural features, decoration and the lifestyle the house supports.
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Elibank House was built in 1705, designed by English architect Sir John Vanburgh, who was most renowned for designing Blenheim Palace.
Keith Johnson and Glen Senk’s search for a retreat from Florida’s heat took them to a Grade II-listed house in south west England, which, after restoration and redecoration, is a refreshing amalgamation of creative American spirit and English country ideals
Since we won't be able to take overseas trips anytime soon, I thought it might be fun to check out the colorful architecture of Scandinavian houses.
Today we're getting a taste of Chicago city living with a tour of a stunning brick and limestone house in the Lakeview neighborhood.
Jamie and Russell Braden never expected to find the happiness they now share in the small Texas town. There, they found a home for their family in Brenham.
Have you ever been a wedding guest in a glorious venue and wondered what it might be like to live there? Or gazed out on your garden and thought: ‘Gosh, that would make a lovely setting.’
A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I wandered over to Calistoga for a fun couple of days with our favorite B&B in the wine country. You might remember the post all about the Cottage Grove Inn in February- It is such a charming inn with individual little cottages with porches and wood burning…
An English country house in Somerset with spectacular Tudor and Palladian features
Bolehyde Manor, a few miles from Chippenham, is a glorious, large house with wonderful gardens.
Clive Aslet's Old Homes, New Life: The Resurgence of the British Country House gives a behind-the-scenes account of the family of Lucy Chenevix-Trench at Madresfield Court, Worcestershire.
Level lot with vacant church for sale on the property. Church measurement approximate. No utilities, no running water. Creek behind property. Located in Farmington, tax map says Mannington.
This historic eighteenth-century house enters a new chapter as a family home with careful restoration and renovation, sympathetic interiors by Hugh Henry and gardens that open out to the surrounding woods, streams and coast beyond.
This handsome Grade II listed Cotswold farmhouse had fine bones but had suffered a number of poor quality extensions over the years. New owners were seeking to restore it as well as to extend it very signficantly, and we were called into to advise. Our initial thoughts were to turn the building entirely around, creating […]
Catriona Gray reveals the 20 most beautiful historic interiors in London, from Tudor dwellings to Modernist masterpieces
Penny Churchill casts her eye on a fine old rectory which has been beautifully restored — and shows exactly how the housing market has moved in the last three decades.
