Classicism in the deccan

Discover how the UK’s country houses defied the odds to survive as historic monuments and cultural centres

Timeless elegance combines with sophisticated minimalism in this period townhouse, skilfully revamped for modern living

Two great houses, rich with fascinating history and beautifully apportioned, put the county on the map

Every room in this mock-Tudor-style home in Singapore is a riot of pattern and colour, thanks to the expertise of designer Elizabeth Hay

Marble Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames, Greater London In the care of English Heritage

Arundel Castle, West Sussex