Best Villages: seven of the best coastal villages in Britain

The chocolate-box rural village is trumped only by the chocolate-box coastal village, which offers both countryside and seascape in equal measures. These coastal villages suit the sporty outdoorsy type, as well as the laid-back creatives. There's undeniably something so whimsical about a window seat overlooking the water.

11th April 2025

Take 5: Homes for sale in England’s historical villages

We’ve picked five homes currently for sale in some of the country’s most historical villages.

10th April 2025

Take 5: Beautifully Redecorated Period Homes

Our recent In Conversation With speaks to Mylands, offering expert advice on how to use paint in the successful restoration of period homes, but for those who would prefer to skip the renovation process altogether, we’ve selected five period properties for sale that have already been beautifully restored – from coastal homes to city townhouses.

08th April 2025

In Conversation With: Mylands

We sat down with Dominic Myland, CEO of Mylands, to hear from an expert on how to decorate your period home. From preserving ornate details and managing the quirks of older properties to learning about the latest trends, this conversation sheds a light on all things period property redecoration.

14th March 2025

Take 5: Income Generating Properties

From using outbuildings to host events or renting out rooms to holidaymakers, to even leveraging the grounds, the possibilities for income generation are endless. To help spark your imagination, we’ve picked five standout homes currently on the market where the owners have made the most of every square foot or acre.

13th March 2025

Take 5... Homes that could have been plucked from a Jane Austen novel

As we celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary, we have selected five homes on the market. Some are exemplary Regency properties; others sit in locations closely tied Austen’s life and novels.

10th March 2025

Client Stories: the story behind a successful business and home

Set on the edge of the South Devon National Landscape, Wood Farm offers a complete package: a charming 16th century farmhouse, three beautifully-presented holiday cottages, an indoor swimming pool, and various outbuildings - all set within 11 acres. It is a far cry from the farmstead that David and Fiona bought back in 2014.

08th March 2025

International Women’s Day with Strutt & Parker

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve shone a light on some of the women across our business, looking at what they do when they’re not selling or letting homes.

07th March 2025

Take 5: Homes for sale connected to talented women

International Women’s Day is a global movement which drives initiatives to strive for greater gender equality, as well as honouring the talent and accomplishments of women throughout history. In recognition of this, we’ve selected five homes currently for sale that are connected to talented women.

28th February 2025

Take 5: Homes in the UK’s best commuter villages

The UK offers a wealth of charming commuter villages that strike the perfect balance between proximity to the capital and peaceful living. From a family home close to St. Albans, to a quaint village cottage near Winchester, we've selected five properties currently for sale that will let you enjoy the best of both worlds.

25th February 2025

Best Villages: the best commuter villages in England

The village dream hasn’t died but, for many of us, the search has been refined to locate those pockets of England that are nestled in countryside, whilst being well-connected to urban life.

24th January 2025

Take 5… Homes in Scotland

The wilds of its countryside, flair of its cities and its dramatically beautiful coastline make it hard not to guess why people opt to move Scotland. We’ve picked some of our favourite reasons why you might – and homes to go with them.

21st January 2025

Take 5: homes with development potential

Have you ever dreamt of creating a home that reflects your very own style and needs? Whether you're itching for a full-scale renovation or looking to modernise something with existing charm, we’ve picked five homes that already have the benefit of granted planning permission.

15th January 2025

Take 5: Homes that are perfect for downsizing to

We’ve picked five homes currently for sale that could be ideal for this next step – and crucially, they can all be found in some of Britain’s best villages.

10th January 2025

Best Villages: the best villages for retirement or downsizing

Explore the best retirement villages in England, offering comfortable living, vibrant communities, and top amenities for an enjoyable retirement.

12th December 2024

In Conversation With: Lady Carnarvon at Highclere Castle

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Lady Carnarvon to talk about how she brings Christmas to Highclere so beautifully, and to hopefully inspire you to create your own seasonal magic at home this year.

12th December 2024

Take 5… Homes that could feature in our favourite festive films

Whether you’re opting for Macauley Culkin getting left behind from the airport again or watching Cameron Diaz fall in love in the English countryside as you break into the chocolate tin, we’ve picked five of our favourite festive films and homes that could well have played a starring role in them.

04th December 2024

All we want for Christmas – from our homes

There’s no denying that many houses come into their own at Christmas. And as always, we’re all about celebrating our homes, so we’ve asked our Area Heads – from Scotland down to the South West – to share what it is about a home that makes all the difference at Christmas.

29th November 2024

Take 5… homes with the most sought-after bathroom features

Once simply a functional space, bathrooms are now somewhere that many homeowners consider incredibly closely when it comes to both the quantity and style of them. This year’s Strutt & Parker Housing Futures survey saw underfloor heating, Jacuzzi baths, wet rooms and rain showers high on home mover’s lists so we’ve selected some of our favourite homes currently for sale which have these most-desired bathroom features already in place for you.

27th November 2024

In Conversation With: Fired Earth

It might be tempting to overlook your bathroom when it comes to renovating your home, but we believe there’s great value in investing the time and imagination into this space. While of course bathrooms are primarily functional rooms, this doesn’t mean they have to be boring; they can be somewhere that brings together style and practicality.

22nd November 2024

Take 5... Homes in London villages

There are certain parts of London where you can go from bustling roads to quiet calm simply by turning a street corner. These sweet spots allow you to tap into cosmopolitan London life, all the while living in historically rich and picturesque enclaves. Here, community spirit runs deep and the pace of life slows; attracting everyone from young families to retirees - those who want a village-like lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of the heart of the capital.

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