22 beautiful houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our latest look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life includes thatched cottages and an Arts and Crafts house in an elevated, peaceful setting.


Kent — £1,750,000
An award-winning oast house conversion with a flexible layout of substantial proportions. Set in lush gardens with a tennis court.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £2,000,000
An exclusive private residence situated in approx. 1.2 acres, set back from the road with private gates and a sweeping driveway.
For sale with Ashtons via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Suffolk — £2,750,000
Cedar Court is a stunning Queen Anne house close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, set in beautifully-maintained gardens and grounds.
For sale with Knight Frank and Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details for this property.
Herefordshire — £1,500,000
A ten-bedroom home with great potential for extra income with a luxury self-contained and separate holiday let.
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For sale with Chancellors via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £1,250,000
A superb five/six-bed Victorian home with potential for an annexe. Set in large gardens with garaging and walking distance to town.
For sale with Chartsedge via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £1,850,000
An opportunity to purchase a marvellous four-bedroom home, set in approx. 16 acres with equestrian facilities and great potential.
For sale with Churchill Country & Equestrian via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cornwall — £600,000
An attractive three-bedroom Grade II listed extended thatched cottage, offering a wealth of character and set in over 1 acre.
For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Aberdeenshire — £1,950,000
A beautiful Category ‘A’ listed fifteen-bedroom mansion house set in the heart of the private estate's grounds and woodland.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £925,000
A stunningly renovated three/four-bed Grade II listed cottage, set in an idyllic village famous for the Le Manoir restaurant.
For sale with Hamnett Hayward via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £600,000
A spacious five-bedroom detached house with many characterful features. Situated in the popular Yorkshire Dales National Park.
For sale with JR Hopper & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorset — £1,850,000
A six-bedroom Arts and Crafts house in an elevated, peaceful setting with coastal and countryside views.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Sussex — £684,950
Converted barn in a semi-rural location, featuring carefully landscaped gardens, exposed beams and a recently replaced shower room.
For sale with May's via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Yorkshire — £850,000
A beautiful four-bedroom detached period home in the remarkable location of Corn Mill Bottom, where rural walks are in abundance.
For sale with Simon Blyth Estate Agents via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £795,000
A seven-bedroom Grade II* listed former farmhouse with beautiful period features, set in gardens of approx. 1 acre.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £1,450,000
This Harold Falkner designed home offers modern, open-plan living and is located in a sought after private lane in South Farnham.
For sale with Winkworth via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Essex — £1,400,000
An impressive modernised and extended six-bedroom home, set in approx 0.7 acres with a heated pool and stunning countryside views.
For sale with The Zoe Napier Group via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Leicestershire — £695,000
A beautiful four-bedroom house with landscaped gardens. The property is a one-of-a-kind build of traditional design.
For sale with Alexanders via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Northumberland — £700,000
A magnificent three-bedroom tower house in a gorgeous rural setting overlooking Bamburgh.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £1,995,000
Oxshott Manor is a grand five-bedroom family home, tucked away down a private gated driveway close to Oxshott village High Street.
For sale with Grosevnor Billinghurst via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
County Durham — £795,000
A substantial and spacious stone-built property, situated in an elevated position and enjoying superb open countryside views.
For sale with GSC Grays via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £800,000
This detached chalet-style house has traditional cottage character; featuring five bedrooms, a detached garage and private gardens.
For sale with Richard Saunders and Company via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £700,000
A spacious four-bedroom house set in 0.64 acres in a beautiful sylvan setting near Haldon Forest yet within easy reach of Exeter.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
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The sounds of spring and stained glass in an Arts-and-Crafts masterpiece in Dorset
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