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A charming former manse house in a vibrant Aberdeenshire village

Carpe Diem House brings together the best of modern living, period details and a private, verdant setting at the centre of the village of Daviot.

A collection of luxury apartments in the north-east London mansion that hosted Churchill and The Queen

Developers Berkeley are converting the grandiose Trent Park House, in Enfield, into 14 exquisite apartments.

A gorgeous B-listed house with sea views and direct beach access in Dumfries & Galloway

Scottish homes don't come more panoramic than B-listed Chapel Rossan, which sits directly on Chapel Rossan Bay.

All the Royal Family's tributes to Prince Philip: 'My strength and stay', 'a remarkable man' and 'cheeky right til the end'

Words of thanks and warm tributes have been paid to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, by his immediate family.

Best country houses for sale this week

Catch up on the best country houses for sale this week that have come to the market via Country Life.

A dinky mini-castle at the price of a pleasant detached house

The Castle, in Holt, is a miniature castellated home next to one of Norfolk's most prestigious schools.

Prince Philip: A tribute in words and pictures

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9, 2021, at the age of 99. Here, Country Life takes a look at the extraordinary impact of a man who shaped the nation over the course of nine decades.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dies aged 99: 'A pillar in the life of our Queen'

Enchanting country house in Oxfordshire adorned with intriguing witch marks

The Grade II listed property sits in the centre of sought-after village Garsington.

An impressive 18th century converted barn in a quaint Suffolk village

Holy Oak Barn in Combs, Stowmarket, offers enviable family accommodation.

A magnificent Grade II-listed townhouse in the heart of Bath

Built in the late 18th-century and recently renovated, Grade II-listed Number 9 Miles's Buildings brings togetehr period grandeur and contemporary style.

The sprawling Dartmoor estate that inspired Conan-Doyle to write The Hound of the Baskervilles

One of the great Dartmoor estates has come up for sale — a place which inspired one of the most famous detective stories in history. Penny Churchill takes a look.

Best houses for sale in Suffolk, from thatched cottages to fine manor houses

From period cottages to grand former rectories, Suffolk has a property for sale to suit every buyer.

A former medieval hall in Somerset complete with 19th-century bread oven

Grade II listed Yew Trees in Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, has irresistible kerb appeal.

A beachfront villa once owned by a star of the international jet set, where the Kennedys and Hepburns once partied

The former home of American socialite Aline Griffith, Villa Annabel was the backdrop to some of Marbella's glitziest parties.

An exquisite townhouse that once belonged to Pitt the Younger, with probably the grandest home office in Bath

History meets magnificent Georgian architecture and luxurious interiors at Grade I-listed Pitt House, in the centre of Bath.

Best houses for sale in Norfolk, from a delightfully higgledy-piggledy cottage to a miniature castle

We take a look at some of the best houses for sale in Norfolk right now.

Eight of the best castles for sale around the world

Buyers on the hunt for history and drama need look no further than this selection of the finest castles on the market across the world.

Chasing the dream of owning a home in a pretty village in Cumbria

There was a time when moving from city to the country usually meant being within an hour of one of the major cities; now, those restraints have been lifted for millions. We take a look at what you could find if you decide on a move to Cumbria.

A 'truly magical place' that's 'one of the jewels in the South Hams crown' has come to the market near Dartmouth

Penny Churchill shares this 'truly magical place', which was originally a cider press and orchard.