Annunciata Elwes
News & Property Editor
Annunciata Elwes (née Walton) joined Country Life after founding a literary and music festival at Milton Manor, Oxfordshire, and working at The Sunday Times Travel Magazine.
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A gloriously renovated cottage near the Chiltern Hills which offers the very best of modern-day living in a historic home
Cobweb Cottage is an idyllic home that has been restored to a meticulous standard, located in a sublime village setting but with easy access into London.
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A gorgeous home in the midst of the Lake District National Park which has access to world class walks from the doorstep
Within the Wasdale Valley, surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery, stands a beautiful home with plenty to offer.
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Fancy living around the corner from Harrods with £2.6 million to spend? Then this elegant two-bed apartment is for you
This elegant two-bed apartment in Hans Crescent offers luxurious living in one of the capital's most esteemed neighbourhoods.
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The iconic English pig that is now at serious risk of disappearing forever
The latest Rare Breeds Survival Trust report brings shocking news: the Large White pig, a mainstay of British farms, is at serious risk. Annunciata Elwes reports.
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A charming chocolate box cottage for sale in an idyllic setting — and it's well within the M25
Willow Cottage in Totteridge, North London, is a little slice of green paradise with plenty of potential.
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A striking 19th century lodge in 'one of Buckinghamshire's most picturesque villages' is up for sale for less than £900,000
Originally forming part of the Mentmore Towers estate, Laundry Lodge is a striking Grade II listed home that stands in the village conservation area opposite the local church, and offers plenty of charm and appeal.
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An elegant Georgian farmhouse near Stratford-upon-Avon which comes with romantic wild gardens and a studio
Lovely interiors and even lovelier gardens make Stamford Hall House in the Warwickshire village of Ettington completely irresistible.
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A truly breathtaking period farmhouse in the Kent countryside with stunning interiors and a charming brick bakehouse in the garden
It's not often that a property stops us in our tracks, but that's just what Gould Farm, near the village of Frittenden in Kent, has done.
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The UK visitor attractions where numbers soared in 2021
Visitor numbers in 2021 for some of Britain's top tourist attractions have been made public, and while there's good news for many places, others struggled as the pandemic continued to bite. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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A simply perfect Georgian townhouse has come to the market in the Gloucestershire village of Painswick
Set in a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the heart of Painswick stands St Mary's House: a striking period property with a wealth of fine features and plenty of scope to really make this home your own.
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Exquisite brickwork, majestic interiors and a converted cellar that's perfect for entertaining at this gorgeous Northumbrian home
Located in the leafy suburb of Low Fell, Brackendene House is a grand red and white bricked property with sublime interiors, beautiful landscaped gardens and a detached Coach House.
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A magnificent Georgian home in Hertfordshire with fine period features and sublime gardens
Walton House, in the village of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire combines a rich history, exquisite period details and wonderful outdoor space to create a really special family home.
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A wonderful period property from the 15th century whose ancient features will surely inspire
Named after the King from the period in which this charming property was built, Henry VI Cottage is a splendid house framed around wonderful historical touches.
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A wonderfully refurbished 16th century cottage that offers the perfect timeless blend of old and new
The Old Farmhouse in the village of Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire, is a comfortable family home that effortlessly blends iconic period features with a timeless take on modern interiors.
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An irresistible 17th century 'chocolate box' cottage nestled in a Norfolk Conservation Area — for sale for £365,000
Timber-framed with a thatched-roof, May Cottage is a delightfully charming period property set in pretty gardens measuring one third of an acre.
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The reincarnation of Battersea Power Station, from fenced-off wasteland to a unique London neighbourhood
Long gone is the Thames-side wasteland — a new neighbourhood is thriving and the transformation of its centrepiece, Battersea Power Station, will be up and running in September. Annunciata Elwes reports.
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A truly imaginative oast house conversion that's created a simply breathtaking home in the Kent countryside
Hayle Oast is a highly unique, spectacular oast barn conversion which magically blends glass, exposed oak beams and cathedral-like ceilings within its interiors.
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A lovely Cotswold idyll with 31 acres of land to play with and outstanding views
Manor Farm is a charming home that really makes the most of the surrounding landscape, including a spectacular garden which has been the recipient of years of care and attention.
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An equestrian home in Buckinghamshire with delightful period features and gorgeous country views
Exposed beams, Inglenook fireplaces and ornate Edwardian ceilings meet beautiful vistas across the countryside at Dorcas Farm in Stoke Hammond.