Although momentum came and went during 2025, agents around the UK report that exceptional country houses continued to sell, proving that quality and sensible pricing still cut through uncertainty

Ayton Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland. A renovated castle built in 1845 with formal gardens that include a narrow-gauge railway. It has ornately moulded ceilings and grand fireplaces. 17 beds, 9 baths,

Winterfield, Melbury Abbas, Dorset. A 1920s Arts & Crafts house built by Edward Turner Powell from local sandstone in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has stained-glass windows, stone firepla

Glenhill Cottage, Walmer, Deal, Kent. An extended 1850s house with a garden backing onto the grounds of Walmer Castle. It has an external verandah, wood floors, period fireplaces with wood-burning sto

From high-end new builds to homes with history, plus a boutique hotel, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best coastal properties on the market

Whoever snaps up one of these five homes gets a bonus perk–a party barn built for unforgettable events and non-stop fun and frivolity