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VIDEO: What lies in store for the property market in the rest of 2020 and beyond

What does the future hold in store for the property market? Country Life asked one of the nation's leading country property experts.

How the architecture of the Cotswolds came to define the archetypal English country village

The architecture of the Cotswolds is almost intrinsically linked to popular conceptions of the English country village. Clive Aslet considers the people and places that contributed to bringing that about.

Looking for space? Three estates with land, views and potential, as seen in Country Life

We take a look at three huge properties to have been featured in Country Life in the past week.

Live in your choice of Victorian sea forts, from a boutique delight with helipad to a crumbling wreck that's a blank canvas

You might get wet on your commute, but on the plus side you'd never get trouble with noisy neighbours at these utterly unique properties.

A vanishingly rare chance to buy one of the finest homes in Lymington, with a price tag to match its charms

Lea House has the look and feel of a top-end hotel, yet is a comfortable private home with glorious gardens and views. Penny Churchill tells more.

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.

Three irresistible Cotswolds homes for sale, from under £700k to over £3m

James Fisher picks out four beautiful houses currently on the market.

A charming Cotswold home where the Aga and leaded windows sit alongside some very 21st century interiors

Penny Churchill looks at a curiously-named home in a curiously-named village.

A spectacular, secluded Cotswolds house with delightful gardens, Aga and tennis court

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.

16 delightful homes for sale, from cottages to converted churches, as seen in Country Life

We take a look at some of the finest homes to appear in Country Life over the past week or so.

A 'perfect William-and-Mary doll's house' has come up for sale in a delightful Cotswolds village

The end of lockdown and the start of summer has led to a number of new properties hitting the market. Penny Churchill takes a look at one of them: Poulton Manor.

Four quite magnificent homes which began life as completely different buildings, from mills to vinegar factories

It’s not only paper, glass and metal we recycle, but also buildings, to create homes with character, charm and stories to tell. James Fisher picks out some of the most wonderful converted homes in the country.

A house in 'the most beautiful village in England' with Cotswold charm, quirky interior design and a party barn

There's a huge range of things to appeal at Arlington Manor; Penny Churchill takes a look.

Where to live in the Cotswolds: A guide to choosing the perfect spot

Where in the Cotswolds should you move to? The answer will depend on what is more important to you and your family, as our handy guide explains.

A waterfront house in West Sussex that's Georgian at the front — and a bit of a surprise at the back

This place in Sussex is the property equivalent of tucking a racy modern novel into a Jane Austen dust jacket. James Fisher reports.

A manor house in the heart of Cobham with boating pond and orchard, just 22 miles from central London

Cobham Court looks to be the ideal home for someone wanting one foot in London and another in the country. Penny Churchill has a look.

Five incredible properties for sale which truly demand a 'virtual viewing'

Take a look at our list of the five most popular virtual viewing properties of lockdown.

A 700-year-old manor house in the Cotswolds with its own moat, secret gardens and royal connections

Bolehyde Manor, a few miles from Chippenham, is a glorious, large house with wonderful gardens.

A mini-estate by the water in the stretch of the Thames that inspired 'The Wind in the Willows'

Kenneth Grahame learned to row a boat in the waters around this gorgeous property, which is on the market for the first time in almost half a century.

Ripple Court, 'one of east Kent’s most important country houses', has come to the market

Ripple Court, a Georgian masterpiece reputedly built by the great Sir John Soane, has come to the market near Deal, in Kent — but buyers will have to go in with eyes open, says Penny Churchill.