Castle for sale at a cool £21m

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

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

The interior designer Katharine Pooley has taken her father’s mantle as caretaker of their lovingly restored 16 th-century Scottish retreat, Forter Castle

Houses with income potential

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