18 superb houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our pick of this week's properties includes a house with a view which will send trainspotters into fits of delight.


Carmarthenshire — £5,500,000
A working dairy farm with three properties — including a Victorian farmhouse, 14th century cottage and a modern home with beautiful views — and extending to over 335 acres
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £2,850,000
The equestrian facilities are the star of the show at this house in a rural spot that has easy access to the M1, A1 and Luton Airport.
There are fine stables, an all-weather manage and four acres of land that includes paddocks — while the main house itself is bright and spacious.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Berkshire — £5,500,000
A Sunningdale mansion of striking modern design — not least the staircase and galleried landing of a bold and powerful style.
There's 11,000sq ft of space in this newly-refurbished house that's very close to the town centre, station and the famed golf club.
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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Yorkshire — £3,400,000
This beautifully-refurnished house is a classic blank canvas, and a huge one at that: there is not far short of 8,000sq ft or floor space, an enormous amount for a five-bedroom home.
An uninterrupted view of the breathtaking Crimple Valley Viaduct will put this house at the top of the list for some — while for others the easy access to Harrogate town centre, just a couple of miles away, will be just as enticing.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Shropshire — £795,000
A substantial black and white detached farmhouse with five/six bedrooms over three floors, includes various outbuildings and shed.
For sale with Balfours via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £550,000
A converted stable block on a private farmstead offering spacious accommodation over two floors, set on a generous plot with extensive parking.
For sale with Hobbs Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorchester — £1,250,000
A five-bedroom contemporary thatched house with an annexe enjoying uninterrupted rural views and a river frontage, set in 2.24 acres.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £795,000
A three-bedroom Grade II listed semi-detached character cottage with beams and inglenook fireplace. Garden, double garage and outbuilding.
For sale with Peter Buswell via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £850,000
A perfect family home in a peaceful rural setting within a large plot with great views and potential to enhance or create an annexe.
For sale with Sandersons via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £1,425,000
Marsh Farm is a late 19th century farmhouse finished to a high specification, set in tranquil and beautiful grounds of approx. 2 acres.
For sale with Spencers New Forest via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £1,000,000
A beautifully presented family home with an adjoining cottage, detached former laundry and workshop/garage, set in 0.57 acres.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £825,000
A charming oast house in a rural setting between the city of Canterbury and the North Kent coast.
For sale with Strutt and Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Northumberland — £325,000
An attractive stone built four-bedroom detached house enjoying extensive views, located within the grounds of The Derwent Manor Hotel.
For sale with Youngs RPS via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £375,000
A charming three-bedroom semi-detached barn conversion with a garage and workshop, on the fringes of the village of Swimbridge.
For sale with Webbers via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Angus — £300,000
Detached three-bedroom stone-built farmhouse within easy reach of Carnoustie's local amenities and good transport links.
For sale with Bell Ingram via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £750,000
Located in the enviable village of Ley Hill sits this character end of terrace family home with self-contained annexe.
For sale with Chancellors via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Essex — £1,350,000
An impressive five-bedroom barn conversion retaining many period features, with vaulted ceiling, galleried landing and bifold doors.
For sale with Fenn Wright via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £250,000
Pond Cottage is an attractive and characterful one-bedroom detached cottage presented to an impeccable standard, in a highly regarded village location.
For sale with GSC Grays via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
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