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As new wealth reshapes demand in high-end property markets from the Cotswolds to the Channel Islands, Knight Frank’s prime country experts reveal what’s changed - and what hasn’t.

Orchil & Ormiston Castles have both been fully restored, suitable for use as grand family residences or business ventures.

Average country house prices have fallen -5.4% in the last year, reports Knight Frank - but the agency has seen a +9% increase in the number of offers accepted.

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Strutt & Parker reports a string of high-value country house sales amid a big jump in HNW buyer interest.

Longstanding Knight Frank figure has taken up a consultant role at James Wyatt's Parthenia.

Buyer picks up 'ambassadorial' Julian Bicknell-designed mansion on the exclusive private estate in Surrey.

Consero & Ascot Design are collaborating on a private enclave of ten luxury homes in Virginia Water.

Bucolic Cotswolds estate with colourful pedigree & spring-fed lakes seeks £4.5mn.

'Not only did we think outside the box, we decided to remove the box completely,' says development team.

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Forbes magazine has declared Bibury in the Cotswolds to be the 'world's most beautiful village' - sparking a rush of interest on property portals.