Castles & Estates

One of the most incredible privately-owned homes in Britain has come to the market

The magnificent Athelhampton House in Dorset is a manor with spectacular Tudor interiors, 19th-century formal gardens and a fascinating history.

Seven spectacular houses for sale in Wales, from majestic mansions to ruined farmhouses set in their own valley

In honour of St David's Day on March 1, we've collected some of the most beautiful houses for sale right now across the Principality of Wales.

A grand country house built by Robert Bruce, with a billiards room, tennis courts and equestrian facilities beyond belief

An exquisite neo-Classical country house executed in perfect symmetry

The enduring English love affair with the Palladian tradition is encapsulated at glorious Henbury Hall in Cheshire, inspired by Villa Capra at Vicenza.

An estate full of mountains, lakes and rivers where Robert the Bruce once fled his enemies

The Glenlochay estate in Perthshire contains thousands of acres of unspoilt Highland countryside, a handsome farmhouse and three of the most idyllic, remote cottages imaginable.

A delightful 'medieval' castle for sale that was built by one of the 20th century's finest architects

You'd think it was hundreds of years old, but Castell Gyrn is actually a creation of the late 20th century – and it offers the charm of castle living without the headaches of living in an ancient building.

A romantic 19th century castle on the Isle of Man in a perfect spot overlooking Douglas Bay

Harold Tower is an outstanding Gothic-style castle, circa 1830, occupying a commanding position on Douglas Head overlooking the bay.

An astonishing 1,000 year-old château for sale, with gardens laid out by the man who created Versailles

A €15 million château has come on to the market that is one of the finest privately-owned properties in France. Holly Kirkwood takes a look.

A Scottish castle for sale that comes with amazing history, a pub and Europe's largest treehouse

Ackergill Tower is a fascinating place in a beautiful spot, where 15th century architecture and 21st century entertaining meet a history that includes and Scotland's own answer to Helen of Troy. Phoebe Bath explains.

A 20-bedroom castle for sale at just £500,000 – but with a huge amount of work to do

Ribbesford House is a 16th century castle in Worcestershire up for auction with a guide price of just £500,000 – but there's a huge amount of work to do.

A fantasy castle for sale near the Peak District complete with moat, dungeon and suits of armour

Caverswall Castle's history stretches back almost 750 years – it's now looking for a new owner to pick up the mantle.

The 'Welsh Downton Abbey' is about to be auctioned off for a song

Dunsborough Park: A home for sale next door to Wisley with gardens that look like they've been created by the RHS

Dunsborough Park is an exceptional house, but it's 100 acres of gardens are far beyond even that, with some of the finest privately-owned grounds in Britain. Now, they're looking for a new owner.

A breathtaking 500-acre estate in Scotland up for sale with two cottages, fishing rights and stables

This beautiful stretch of Scotland has just come to the market, but with sales of such properties buoyant you might have to act quickly.

A 17th century castle set in 35 acres of the Highlands for the price of a St Albans semi

Castle Grant, a few miles from Grantown-on-Spey, is a fascinating home blessed with a truly splendid setting.

An amazing castle built by Robert the Bruce’s descendants, and just down the road from St Andrews

This lovely castle is a dream find for lovers of history, or golf: it's just a few miles from St Andrews, was built by the descendants of Robert the Bruce, and once hosted Mary Queen of Scots.

A 'baby Balmoral' comes to the market in Scotland

A 'faded glory that time forgot' with vast potential on the banks of the Thames

Within easy reach of London, Oxford and Reading lies an impossibly romantic house and estate, Coombe Park – a faded beauty in need of a saviour.

'The project of a lifetime': A ruined mansion that needs saving in the 'Midsomer Murders' village

Brightwell Park offers the opportunity to re-create a beautiful quintessential English estate with a traditional 'big house' at its heart.

A 17th century castle that offers life in the heart of a lovely Cotswolds village

A delightful little castle has come to the market in the Cotswolds – but unusually it's for rent rather than for sale.