18 of the finest homes for sale in Britain, as seen in Country Life
Georgian gems, ivy-clad country houses and thatched cottages make our shortlist this week.


Cumbria — £1,800,000
A rural development of five self contained properties set in a two acre site on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Devon — £1,350,000
A superb quality four bedroomed property in a much favoured location, enjoying views over Thurlestone golf course to the sea.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Dorset — £675,000
A Grade II listed thatched cottage nestled in a semi-rural location in Burton, with superb views overlooking the countryside.
For sale with Corbin & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
East Sussex — £1,075,000
A stunning five bed house built by Millwood Designer Homes, set in approx. 0.8 acre. Around ½ mile to Etchingham train station.
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For sale with Wood & Pilcher via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
East Sussex — £1,800,000 - £2,000,000
An opportunity to acquire a superb Grade II listed country house with 3.5 acres, in an excellent rural location.
Essex — £1,450,000
An architecturally stunning five bedroom country home with glorious south and west facing grounds.
Hampshire — £1,300,000
A fabulous barn conversion set in a peaceful and rural setting with approximately 6 acres of land and stunning countryside views.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Highland — £1,250,000
An impressive Edwardian country house with two cottages and about 9 acres, set in a secluded yet easily accessible location.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire — £1,400,000
Moor Lodge is a substantial Georgian house with superb period features, extensive gardens, outbuildings and pool, in over an acre.
For sale with Blenkin & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire — £1,675,000
Outstanding country residence with a home office, gardens, paddocks, a range of farm buildings and stables. Set in 35 acres.
For sale with Robin Jessop via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Northamptonshire — £800,000
A Georgian country house built in the classical style, requiring modernisation. In the heart of the village with a walled garden.
For sale with Jackson-Stops via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Northumberland — £795,000
A unique five bedroom, Art Deco style house with extensive gardens. Located on the outskirts of the market town of Hexham.
For sale with Youngs RPS via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Oxfordshire — £2,500,000
A unique five bedroom family home designed by the owners to create a free flowing living area and built to a very high standard.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Somerset — £695,000
Warrs Farm is a striking period farmhouse with a substantial barn, large gardens, tennis court and paddock.
For sale with GTH via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Staffordshire — £2,500,000
An exquisitely presented home combining elegance and comfort, within 6.5 acres. Ideal property for entertaining with a leisure room.
For sale with Savills via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey — £1,400,000
A wonderful five bedroom family home offering spacious modern living, with beautiful landscaped gardens to the front and rear.
For sale with Barton Wyatt via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Wiltshire — £540,000
Weavers Cottage is a charming grade II listed home, situated in a peaceful location in the highly desirable village of Aldbourne.
For sale with Winkworth via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Worcestershire — £595,000
Church Farm - a residential smallholding with just over 2.5 acres of pasture land and a small range of agricultural buildings.
For sale with Carver Knowles via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
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