Dream houses of the west

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 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

Georgian rectories in this sought-after landscape tend to stay in the same hands for decades, if not centuries, but a tantalising few have now come to the market

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

House on the Shore, Thorns Beach, Beaulieu, Hampshire. An Arts & Crafts house overlooking the Solent with 128 metres of beach frontage. It has exposed beams and open fireplaces. 6 beds, 3 baths, 3 rec

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