A home packed with history

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

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

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

Houses with income potential

Neighbourhood know-how, people and places

River, meadow and wood converge around an old mill in Hampshire, where changing vistas create a bond between garden and landscape