From royal favourite to stranger’s heir

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

What do an enigmatic Caped Crusader, a sopping-wet Mr Darcy and Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell have in common? Believe it or not, British country houses, says Ben Lerwill, as he set-jets around the countryside

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

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

From topless staddle stones outperforming complete ones to two versions of the same desk selling on the same day 212 miles apart, bizarre occurrences are par for the course at contents sales

Three blooming properties in Kent showcase the original garden of England