Escape artists

Sea Salt, Lubbers Quarters, Abaco, Bahamas. A Caribbean house on the island of Lubbers Quarters Cay overlooking Tahiti Beach. It has painted wood walls and ceilings, and an open-plan kitchen and livin

These four glorious properties need only a modicum of tender loving care and offer great rewards to the far-sighted

From the pretty Cotswolds to trendy east London, townhouses have enduring appeal

Cove Crest, Barbati, Corfu, Greece. Two villas with panoramic sea views, infinity pools and terraced gardens leading down to the beach. Villa 1: 3 beds, 4 baths, open-plan living areas, kitchen, in-ho

Belgrave Crescent, West End, Edinburgh, Scotland. A renovated B-listed Victorian townhouse near Murrayfield, Scotland’s national rugby stadium. It has period fireplaces, wood floors and a state-of-the

Buying a property that includes a ruin carries undoubted romance, but there are caveats, reminds Lucy Denton, who advises on the help at hand