16 majestic houses for sale around the world, including a home designed by Thomas Jefferson
Now is not the time for going on viewings, of course — but planning and dreaming continue as usual. Here's our pic of overseas properties to appear in Country Life recently.

Virginia, USA — $19 million
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is this Palladian inspired masterpiece called Edgemont. Surrounded by 572 acres of rolling Virginia farmland, with the Hardware River running through the lush fields, is a home whose design is reputed to be the only remaining private residence attributed to Thomas Jefferson. Complete with tennis court, pool, pool house, and guest house.
For sale with McLean Faulconer. See more pictures and details about this property.
France — Price on application
This charming 18th-century Manor House, with its own Gate House gite, parkland, private stretch of river, heated pool and tennis court, is located on the edge the quiet village of Cry–sur–Armançon, a beautiful unspoilt village between Chablis and Beaune.
For sale with Dewitt's. See more pictures and details about this property.
France — €630,000
Superb 5-bed Provencale house with 3 bathrooms, giving 262 m2 of accommodation and 3060 m2 of gardens with pool. In a quiet location within walking distance of Régusse.
For sale with Leggetts. See more pictures and details about this property.
France — €980,000
Substantial Equestrian Estate of 4.7 hectares, close to Châteaubriand. Beautiful 5 bedroom manor house together with stabling, paddocks and new stable block of 100m2.
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For sale with Leggetts. See more pictures and details about this property.
France — €1,650,000
Splendid 6-suite Belle-Époque Villa in the heart of Samoëns, renovated with a contemporary twist. Large garden with hot tub. 1 hr from Geneva. Easy access to Grand Massif skiing.
For sale with Leggetts. See more pictures and details about this property.
France — €649,000
Modern 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom family villa, built in 2006, with a garden of 915 m2. In a quiet location next to the beautiful Lac de Serre-Ponçon, enjoying lovely views over the lake.
For sale with Leggetts. See more pictures and details about this property.
France — €583,000
Magnificent 13 bedroom Château with beautiful proportions, near Périgueux, within easy walking distance to local amenities. It boasts 7382 m2 of garden. Various outbuildings.
For sale with Leggetts. See more pictures and details about this property.
France — €579,000
Elegant 8 bedroom manor, with caretaker's cottage, various outbuildings with scope to extend, wine cellar. The whole, set in 1.6 hectares of land, located 30 minutes from Cherbourg.
For sale with Leggetts. See more pictures and details about this property.
France — €1,395,000
Charming, fully renovated 2-bed apartment on the 4th and top floor of a historic building. Quiet and full of charm with original features. Immaculate, just perfect for a contemporary lifestyle.
For sale with Leggetts. See more pictures and details about this property.
Spain — For rent
A 5 bedroomed luxury finca in the south east of Mallorca that comfortably sleeps 10 with a 13.5 x 6m pool. It is traditionally styled with contemporary modern features, for rent at €500 per night.
For rent via Los Hibiscus. See more pictures and details about this property.
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