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Best of the West: The country house sales that stood out in 2020
Some dream country houses changed hands across Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Somerset and Wiltshire in 2020, notes buying agent Robin Gould - including a Medieval ‘sleeping beauty’ and a once-in-a-generation opportunity overlooking the Blackdown Hills...
Robin uncovers property in some of England's most unspoilt countryside. He knows the South-West region as well as anyone, having lived in Dorset for most of his life. Before joining Prime Purchase in 2003 he spent 20 years selling some of Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset's finest houses. Robin's reputation is such that he is often the first port of call for homeowners, who would prefer to sell privately.
£25m Surrey mansion sparks off-market bidding war
Knight Frank has tucked away £100m worth of property on the Wentworth Estate so far this year, including the spectacular Villa Oman.
Inside one of the biggest country house instructions of 2019
Take a tour of the stately Sydenhurst in Surrey, which measures over 26,000 square feet, comes with 30 acres of grounds, and has just hit the open market at OIEO £30m...
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‘Handsome’ country estate next to Hadrian’s Wall offered for sale for the first time in 145 years
In Pictures: The sale of The Blenkinsopp Estate is "a generational opportunity to purchase one of Northumberland’s pre-eminent estates," says Knight Frank.
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Savills leads for £1mn+ listings, but is just pipped by Knight Frank in the super-prime arena, according to a specialist marketing firm's analysis.
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Rightmove faces November hearing in £1.5bn agent fees claim
A big proposed collective action law suit will be considered by the Competition Appeal Tribunal later this year.
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Knight Frank rolls out new commission and pay structures
‘Significant evolution’ across estate agency business includes new performance incentives, as 130-year-old firm looks to 'provide visibility over earning potential'.
Battersea tower decision ‘extremely disappointing’, says developer
Appeal dismissed over controversial Farrells-designed scheme beside Battersea Bridge; Rockwell laments rejection of ‘great addition to London’s skyline’.
Government unveils detailed blueprint for new high-value homes levy
Consultation sheds light on how England’s so-called ‘mansion tax’ could work in practice - including key timelines and a potential premium for overseas owners.
New £100mn PCL fund completes first acquisition
Catalyst & REDD acquire rare Belgravia development project as 'opportunistic' investment drive gets underway.
Rare super-prime penthouse deal closes in NW London
Phillips Harrod & UK Sotheby’s collaborate on one of the biggest apartment sales across NW1 and NW8 in recent years.
Savills instructed on £45mn Georgian estate with over 1,700 acres
IN PICTURES: Inside one of the most significant country listings of 2026 so far, on the open market for the first time in a century.
Maskells recruits Mayfair specialist Holmgren
The agency's new Director previously worked at Beauchamp Estates.
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In Pictures: 300-year-old Berkshire estate with royal roots & working vineyard hits the market
1705 mansion in 146 acres 'captures the English countryside dream’, say agents.
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