Anwnn, Brockloch Forest, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Scotland. A timber-framed cottage in open countryside near a village. It was built around ten years ago and has a staircase made from former church

WILL 2026 BE YOUR CUE TO MOVE TO A SMALLER HOME? ALEXANDRA GOSS SPEAKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE TAKEN THE PLUNGE, SHIFTING FROM COUNTRY TO CITY, TOWNHOUSE TO APARTMENT

Located on the banks of the river Teith, these five eco-friendly treehouses offer luxurious comfort. They’re built with timber from the Lanrick Estate, with upcycled furniture, log-burning stoves, a t

Paula Costa and David Rushford put their own stamp on this historic former post office with a considered blend of old and new, and a calm, neutral palette

Generally, few settings are as calming– or as coveted– as those beside a river and these five homes offer rare tranquillity among watery idylls, yet are also within relatively easy reach of the capital

Timeless bathroom style can be found at Lefroy Brooks, one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of luxury bathroom products. Inspired by the Edwardian era to the present day, its eight distinct collecti