22 beautiful houses, from a heavenly Hampshire home to a loch-side lodge in Scotland
We look back at some of the finest homes to appear in Country Life over the past week or so.
Argyll & Bute - £600,000
Baronial-style villa on shores of Loch Fyne, significantly modernised with spacious accommodation and many period features.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Bedfordshire - £495,000
A detached barn conversion with three double bedrooms, within private gardens, situated on the edge of the village.
For sale with Michael Graham via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Buckinghamshire – £4,250,000
A Grade II listed Georgian country house in a parkland setting.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Chelsea – £10,950,000
An exceptional five bedroom Chelsea house with a private garage.
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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Co. Durham - £399,950
Majestic, stone four double bed farmhouse restored to a high standard. Looks over Murton Village Green with easy access to A19/A1M.
Cornwall - £365,000
Three bed coastal holiday home on managed estate. Sea views, indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna - excellent second home/investment.
For sale with Chartsedge via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Devon - £680,000
Recently renovated, four double bed house in the centre of this sought-after village. Landscaped gardens with generous patio area.
For sale with Hall and Scott via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Devon - £795,000
Privately located four bed country house, two reception rooms, 9 acres of pasture/woodland and a barn with planning permission.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Devon - Price on application
Luxury, new build, prime waterfront development of 7 apartments
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Devon – £1,800,000
A splendidly situated Grade II listed waterside cottage, directly fronting onto Cooks Quay, in the heart of Salcombe, with a garage and a private running mooring.
For sale with Charles Head. See more pictures and details about this property.
Essex - £1,500,000
The Old Vicarage is an outstanding Victorian home, set in an elevated position on the edge of the spectacular Colne Valley.
For sale with Chewton Rose via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Essex - £695,000
A recently constructed four bed detached residence occupying a lovely semi-rural location. Three receptions, 2/3 acre, small paddock.
For sale with Fenn Wright via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gwynedd - £875,000
Five bedrooms (all en-suite), coastal surroundings, sea views, approx. 3 acres with paddocks, business area, gym, extensive garaging.
For sale with Sanderson via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hampshire - £1,275,000
An exquisitely-presented thatched cottage with views over the Test Valley, set in beautiful gardens.
Hertfordshire - £1,100,000
An outstanding detached residence beautifully presented throughout and set in a substantial plot backing onto woodland.
For sale with Oakleys Estate via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Norfolk - £975,000
Rosedale Farm House is in excellent order with grounds of 0.54 acres (STS) with an independent Coach House and a one bed annexe.
For sale with Pointens via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire - £1,295,000
A simply stunning barn conversion in a tranquil lakeside setting with stables, arena and paddocks.
For sale with GSC Grays via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Oxfordshire - £750,000
Substantial, well-presented family home with light, spacious accommodation enjoying countryside views and off-road parking.
For sale with Green & Co via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Shropshire - £600,000
A 17th Century sandstone corn mill and additional sandstone cottage with lakeside views, set in 0.5 acre (0.2 ha) gardens.
For sale with Balfours via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey - £1,175,000
A character property located on this private Chipstead lane, with outstanding views across the valley towards Banstead Woods.
West Sussex – £1,575,000
A stunning country property comprising a superb barn conversion, together with excellent equestrian facilities situated in a quiet rural position.
For sale with RH & RW Clutton. See more pictures and details about this property.
Worcestershire - £795,000
Seven bed manor house with ancillary accommodation. All set within stunning mature gardens beneath the Malvern Hills.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Spectacular Scottish castles and estates for sale
A look at the finest castles, country houses and estates for sale in Scotland today.
Credit: Chesterhill House
A grand little castle for sale near the golf mecca of St Andrews
This grand country house with more than a touch of castle in its DNA is on the market at an
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Brockfield Hall, the great Yorkshire house that's gone from Regency mansion to modern family home
Brockfield Hall in North Yorkshire is the family home of Charlie Wood and Hatta Byng, editor of House & Garden, who have transformed it since they came here in 2020, winning multiple awards in the process. John Martin Robinson reports on the restoration project that revived this compact Regency house as a modern family home. Photographs by Paul Highnam for Country Life.
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Barbour’s heritage jackets get a floral makeover courtesy of Erdem
Utilitarian outwear has taken the fashion world by storm and now Britain's world-famous wax jackets are getting in on the act, inspired by some of our greatest countryside icons.
By Amy de la Haye Published
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A Georgian vicarage that blends idyllic seclusion, village life and a simple commute to the City
The Old Rectory in Hawkhurst, Kent, is a delightful home inside and out. Penny Churchill takes a look.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The green Gable House: A family home in Hampshire that even we can't believe is only 15 years old
If the house isn't quite right, don't be afraid to build something new. The Gable House in Ashford Hill is a glorious example of a new home that looks like it's always been there.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Best country houses for sale this week
From a vast Shropshire masterpiece to an idyllic West Country farmhouse, here's our pick of the best property for sale this week.
By Country Life Published
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Ten stunning character properties for sale at under £400,000
From thatched cottages near the beaches of Devon and Cornwall to a barn conversion in Kent and a wonderful getaway in Snowdonia, here's our pick of the best character cottages and character homes for sale.
By Toby Keel Published
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The Brontës original family home has come up for sale with a £380,000 price tag
The Revd Patrick Brontë's former home has come on to the market, where he and his wife lived in their early years before having their children Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell.
By Toby Keel Published
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Six superb homes, from the picturesque to the palatial, as seen in Country Life
Our pick of some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life includes a true gem in Buckinghamshire.
By Toby Keel Published
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A £21 million castle that's come up for sale for the first time in 700 years
Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire has been the family home of the Ingilbys since the early 1300s. It's steeped in history, has a list of famous visitors over the centuries that include James I and Oliver Cromwell, and is now on the open market. Annabel Dixon takes a look.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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A wisteria-clad former rectory in Stevenage that used to host Sir Winston Churchill
Wrapped within all that greenery are some of the finest Georgian interiors we've seen.
By James Fisher Published