17 wonderful country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Take a look at our regular round-up of homes for sale, which includes a beautiful Highland home with magnificent views and a Co Durham house with equestrian facilities.


North Yorkshire — £1,750,000
An impressive Victorian, former vicarage, beautifully restored and lying in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
For sale with GSC Grays via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Gloucestershire — £1,500,000
Perched on the fringe of Painswick with the most amazing views, it’s all about the location with this superb Arts and Crafts home.
For sale with Moulton Haus via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £1,475,000
An impressive five-bedroom period property (set in 4.7 acres) with stables, a double garage, potential annexe and wonderful views.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £775,000
A substantial six-bedroom detached farmhouse, set in over 13.5 acres, with lovely rural views. In need of modernisation.
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For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Powys — £1,250,000
A six-bedroom house, dating back to 1685, with just under 8 acres of land including an award-winning 3 acre vineyard.
For sale with Balfours via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £2,500,000
Grand 19th century country house and lodge in an idyllic village, with 1.13 acres of gardens and a swimming pool/leisure centre.
For sale with Blenkin & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
St. Helier — £2,500,000
Delightful 16th century six-bedroom granite home, full of charm and retaining many original features whilst tastefully modernised.
For sale with Christie's Hunt Estates via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £900,000
Beautiful double fronted Edwardian detached house, set in a favoured location and combining original features with a modern touch.
For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Highland — £975,000
A house of considerable character with southerly views across the Beauly Firth, retaining many original Arts and Crafts features.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £1,500,000
A Striking Grade II Listed residence, set in 3 acres, with a detached three-bedroom dwelling. Coach House with planning consent.
For sale with Greenslade Taylor Hunt via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £1,850,000
An outstanding six/seven-bedroom ‘Arts and Crafts’ period home with a detached annex. Set in 0.35 acre grounds with ample parking.
For sale with Hamnett Hayward via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £1,400,000
Beautiful six-bedroom period farmhouse with separate home office, swimming pool and lovely gardens overlooking farmland.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Greater Manchester — £1,300,000
A gated character residence, over 5,500 sq. ft., set in a highly sought after location with a south-facing plot of over 0.5 acres.
For sale with Ryder & Dutton via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £1,750,000
Five-bedroom Grade II listed Rectory with 2 residential properties, 5 holiday cottages and a swimming pool, set in 3.5 acres.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cheshire — £1,100,000
A detached family home with 0.88 acres and superb gardens, in a popular location near Chester, on the fringes of Pulford village.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Durham — £1,500,000
An impressive five-bedroom detached house set within approximately 12.2 acres of land, with fantastic equestrian facilities.
For sale with YoungsRPS via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £695,000
This beautiful, bright and spacious three-bedroom barn conversion, with unique character, would make a perfect family home.
For sale with Absolute via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
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Eight bedrooms of unlisted Edwardian elegance with sweeping views of Somerset
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