18 lovely country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our regular look at some of the homes to come up for sale via Country Life includes a grand Bedfordshire mansion and a fabulous Wiltshire cottage.

Wiltshire — £1,650,000
A unique four bedroom Grade II listed property with a wealth of history surrounded by fields and the Bybrook.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hampshire — Price on application
An exceptional and well-restored Grade II-listed period village house in Hawkley, with an excellent cottage, beautiful garden and grounds and southerly views to The Hangers, protected in the South Downs National Park.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Staffordshire — £750,000
Highly individual spacious property occupying a stunning plot in a tranquil location with grounds extending to approx. 3.3 acres.
For sale with John German via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Bedfordshire — £8,500,000
Grade I listed Hinwick House has been beautifully renovated and restored for modern living. The estate consists of the main house, further Victorian wing and numerous outbuildings. 4 reception rooms, 2 kitchens, 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4 flats, licensed function rooms, stables/tack room, 3 cottages, outbuildings, formal gardens including a Georgian walled garden, orchard, paddock, mature parkland, 2 lakes and woodland.
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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Aberdeenshire — £500,000
A charming detached traditional property in the heart of Royal Deeside. Uninterrupted views and approximately 4.3 acres in total.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Powys — £545,000
A modern four bedroom house featuring open views, located in an elevated position in the parkland setting of Llanerchydol Hall.
For sale with Balfours via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Powys — £400,000
A stunning Edwardian seven bed house, set in private gardens on the edge of Lakeside Park. Near town centre, golf and bowls clubs.
For sale with Morgan & Co via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire — £499,500
Lowlands Farm is a Grade II listed stunning detached five bedroom residence situated in the sought-after village of Coniston Cold.
For sale with Dale Eddison via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Worcestershire — £759,000
A beautifully presented detached four/five bedroom house with a wood burning stove, set in a quiet village location.
For sale with Hayman-Joyce via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire — £410,000
Bramley, a beautifully presented four bedroom detached family house with garage, parking and rear gardens in a quiet cul-de-sac.
For sale with Robin Jessop via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire — £1,000,000
Substantial, luxurious and beautifully appointed family house in an enviable village location near York.
For sale with Blenkin & Co via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Lincolnshire — £1,199,950
An impressive and modern eight bedroom family house with indoor pool complex. Set in over 3 acres of garden and grounds.
For sale with Savills via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Leicestershire — £1,295,000
A remodelled detached family home situated in an award-winning development in one of Charnwood Forest's most desirable villages.
For sale with Bentons via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Herefordshire — £405,000
A beautiful three bed family home with countryside views, situated in a sought-after cul-de-sac in the village of Dorstone.
For sale with Chancellors via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Essex — £895,000
A beautifully presented Grade II listed four bedroom detached thatched cottage, set in an acre and a half of gardens.
For sale with Zoe Napier via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Dorset — £1,500,000
A fine 18th Century Grade II* listed house with classic country charm, set in the heart of one of Dorset’s prettiest villages.
For sale with Jackson-Stops via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Devon — £800,000
Detached period property surrounded by enchanting grounds of approx. 18.1 acres, set in a rural position just 4 miles from Exeter.
Cumbria — £375,000
Charming light-filled period detached property, originally an 1800s farmhouse of grand proportions enjoying some period features.
For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
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