York

"With the Cheltenham festival underway, we look at a selection of properties close to racecourses around the country."

"A collection of the city's prestigious residential buildings have finally been restored to their 19th-century glory."

"Never mind a room with a view, buyers want uninterupted views from every room in the house."

"Many new builds have private screening rooms these days, while older houses have been cleverly converted."

"Nothing beats a rolling lawn edged by well-planted beds – unless, perhaps, it's a beautiful balcony or chic terrace."

"You don't have to brave the chilly waters of Lake Windermere this weekend to have a great north swim.                            "

"If they awarded a leader's jersey for location, these Yorkshire properties would be joint winners."

"Former editor of 'The Archers' Vanessa Whitburn explains why we find the notion of living in a village so attractive."