Welcome to the first edition of the Country House Handbook. Inside, you will find helpful advice on every aspect of owning and enjoying your country home.

There are expert insights into safeguarding the value of your property, as well as smart ways to make the most of your land, whether it’s a small paddock or a working farm.

We also ask owners of some of the country’s most prized homes – houses that have been listed because of their architectural or historical importance – about the pleasures and perils of owning a part of Britain’s heritage.

Along with practical advice, you’ll discover the latest thinking about the country house market. We reveal the true spending power of the London buyer who wants to purchase a country house – the findings may well surprise you – and identify the best value locations around Britain. We also find out why some houses sell and others stick, even in an improving market, and give insider tips on how to move your home into the property fast lane.

I hope you find the Country House Handbook useful. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any of the issues we have covered.

James Mackenzie
Head of Country House Department

View the full Country House Handbook Issue 1.

We have also produced the Country House Collection, a showcase of the country's finest £2m+ property by area.