Cream of the crop

From a contemporary waterside retreat to a supremely elegant Georgian townhouse, Holly Kirkwood selects the finest properties currently for sale across Guernsey

It is one of the wealthiest counties in England, with no signs of an exodus of money, say agents. Here are three exceptional country houses for sale in a fashionable area

Owning a piece of Britain’s built heritage is a privilege, but to do so without having to navigate listed-building controls can be an attractive prospect. Arabella Youens finds properties that have slipped below the radar

Holly Kirkwood finds interesting places for sale in Scotland, from an old lifeboat station to a brand-new townhouse in the home of golf

Ruth Wood goes househunting in Brittany and Normandy where you can enjoy the French way of life while still enjoying handy ferry connections back to the UK

It might be due to the popularity of Clarkson’s Farm , an increased concern for food provenance or the desire to have a lifestyle overhaul, but interest in smallholdings is on the rise, says Arabella Youens