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Cambridge, Lynsted, Kent. A renovated Grade II-listed 16th-century house with later additions. It has herringbone and tiled floors, open fireplaces, a sitting room with triple-aspect windows, and a ne

When it comes to entertaining friends, it is hard to top Château de Chambord as a spectacular party venue. Set in a vast forested estate larger than the City of London, this flamboyant royal residence

The timeless appeal of France’s bastides means they remain a popular choice with househunters – as Saskia Vlaskamp says, who doesn’t want a croissant with a view?

Watch the sun set from the battlements, lock out unwelcome relatives with a portcullis and generally be king or queen of your own castle at any of these properties for sale

Whatever your passion–be it gardening, fishing, sailing, shooting or equestrian sport– you can live the countryside dream in one of these idyllic Hampshire houses

With rolling valleys, serene rivers and architectural character aplenty, what’s not to like about this county?