Take 5 | London homes with a country feel

For anyone dreaming of gingham curtains, antique settles or panelling – but also wants to live near a good flat white – we’ve picked five London homes which we think bring a little rural rhythm to city life.

In conversation with | Gemma Holsgrove, Studio Director at Sims Hilditch

We spoke to Studio Director Gemma Holsgrove about how the team translated their rural design principles into one of London’s most iconic addresses - and why the line between town and country is more blurred than ever.

Government House Buying Reform: Impacts & Guidance

With the Government’s proposed overhaul of the home buying and selling process making headlines , many homeowners and buyers are wondering what it could mean for them.

Making Downsizing a Natural Step on the Housing Ladder

For years, politicians and economists have looked at the housing market and detected the same bottleneck; too many large homes under-occupied by older owners, too few family houses available for those who need them.

Take 5… Country estates for sale across the UK

We’ve picked five country estates currently for sale where you could live out your rural dream.

Client stories: 40 years in step with nature

Nestled in an undulating patchwork of fields and woods near the Wye Valley National Landscape is a bucolic 116-acre parcel of land where organic-led farming and wildlife conservation go hand-in-hand.

Take 5: homes in the best coastal villages

In our recent Best Villages blog, our agents shared some of their favourite coastal villages from around the UK. Here, we’ve dived into five waterside homes for sale that could give you the chance to call one of these villages home - from an art-deco villa once owned by Ian Fleming, to a postcard-perfect thatched cottage.

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.

Take 5: Homes your dog will love as much as you do

For many of us, pets contribute greatly to our everyday lives and dogs are often considered part of the family.

Take 5: Eco Friendly Homes

Today, eco living doesn’t mean compromise. With thoughtful design there’s little reason why sustainability and style can’t go hand in hand. Whether you're rethinking how you live or dreaming of a greener future in a new home, here are five homes for sale with undeniably impressive eco features.

Take 5: Homes with Air Conditioning

As summers in the UK continue to break temperature records, air conditioning is becoming an increasingly sought-after feature for many homeowners.

Air Conditioning at Home: everything you need to know

With summers getting hotter, it’s little surprise more homeowners are thinking seriously about air conditioning. But once you start looking into it, the questions come thick and fast. To help answer your queries, we’ve sat down with experts to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about air conditioning.

Hot Property: why air conditioning is growing in popularity in UK homes

You would be right if you felt that it’s been unusually hot this year. According to the Met Office, June 2025 was the hottest on record for England – a milestone that’s quickly becoming an annual tradition. With each passing year, summer seems to bring longer and more intense heatwaves, and as a result, air conditioning is fast becoming a necessity for many homeowners.

Take 5: Homes Near UK Summer Festivals

From music festivals in the countryside and culture in the capital, to major sporting events across the country - many of these celebrations are set in some of the UK’s most picturesque pockets, from the Oxfordshire countryside to the Home Counties. We’ve round up five properties currently for sale that put you within easy reach of some of these iconic summer gatherings.

In Conversation With: WagWorks

Moving house can be a big moment for any family - and that includes the four-legged members too. To find out about all the tips and tricks, we’ve teamed up with WagWorks - a membership club for dogs - to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

How easy is it to plant my own vineyard?

With interest in winemaking growing in the UK, Nicholas Watson, from Strutt & Parker’s consultancy team in Lewes, takes a look at what you need to create your own vineyard. If you would like to join the dozens of people with their own vineyard in the UK, here are a few things you’ll need to know.

Take 5: Homes for sale with fishing rights

For keen anglers, the idea of casting a line just steps from your step door is the ultimate dream. Whether you’re drawn to the mediative stillness of a slow-moving chalk stream or the thrill of a fast-running Highland River, these properties for sale can make that dream a reality.

Take 5 – Homes With Tennis Courts

With Wimbledon in full swing and the sun shining down on Centre Court, we’ve selected five homes currently for sale that come with their very own tennis court.

Client Stories: From derelict farm to award-winning vineyard and distillery

Take 5: Homes for sale near excellent pubs

There's a definite charm to having a great pub right on your doorstep. And a good pub can put a village or area on the map, boosting its appeal and consequently, its house values.