13 delightful houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the finest homes to appear in Country Life over the past few weeks.

Berkshire – Price on application
Outstanding private equestrian estate in a convenient location to the west of London.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Buckinghamshire - £650,000
A three bedroom detached former lock keeper’s cottage with parking, landscaped gardens, a courtyard garden and panoramic views.
For sale with Michael Graham via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Buckinghamshire – £3,500,000
An outstanding country residence in parkland, approached over a quarter of a mile tree-lined drive.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Dumfries & Galloway - £479,000
Magnificent four bed country home, village location, three reception rooms, conservatory, double garage and beautiful gardens.
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Essex - £1,450,000
Wonderful contemporary home having been thoughtfully designed providing generous reception and bedroom space.
For sale with Fenn Wright via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Essex - £675,000
A detached cottage situated in grounds of 0.6 of an acre with outstanding views over the surrounding countryside for many miles.
Herefordshire - £560,000
“Peace & privacy” - charming four bed country cottage in a peaceful, secluded valley; ideally placed for Malvern and Ledbury.
For sale with Grant & Co via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Monmouthshire - £625,000
Five bed family home with five bathrooms, superb rural views, in a sought-after village location. M4 6 miles, Cardiff 23, Bristol 29.
For sale with Elstons via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire - £1,695,000
An impressive seven bed modern family home with over 7000 sq. ft. of accommodation, set in a rural location with far-reaching views.
Oxfordshire - £1,100,000
Dating from the 17th Century this beautiful, Grade II listed cottage is in one of the most desirable villages in Oxfordshire.
For sale with Scott Fraser via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Stirlingshire – £950,000
A beautiful country home of over 6,000 square feet set within the heart of the very pretty Stirlingshire village of Killearn, surrounded by lovely formal gardens stretching to around an acre.
For sale with Rettie. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey - £850,000
A delightful character home offering extensive accommodation with mature gardens, ample parking and station nearby (approx. 4 miles).
For sale with Keats via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Wiltshire - £450,000
Pound Cottage is a beautifully presented Grade II listed property in the heart of the popular village of Bromham.
For sale with Winkworth via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
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Toby Keel is Country Life's Digital Director, and has been running the website and social media channels since 2016. A former sports journalist, he writes about property, cars, lifestyle, travel, nature.
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