Halls of fame

Ironmongers’ Hall, London EC2 The home of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers

Tucked in the Herefordshire countryside at Much Marcle, not far from its border with Gloucestershire, is Hellens Manor. Now presenting as a Tudor/Jacobean home, it predates those eras by some margin;

Three blooming properties in Kent showcase the original garden of England

Wearing its heritage on its sleeve, this medieval castle has lived many lives, including a fortified castle, a Jacobean mansion and a comfortable Victorian family home

Three stellar estates in Wales and Staffordshire show how careful restoration is always worth the effort

Swapping their high-rise flat for a townhouse, Harriet and Andrew Potter have found a whole new way of life