Time for tea at the vicarage

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

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

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

Westwind, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria. An Arts & Crafts-style house overlooking the surrounding countryside, with gardens that include formal areas, an organic kitchen garden with a greenhouse, natura

Arabella Youens finds a collection of delightful cottages and farmhouses within one of the most sought-after National Landscapes

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