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Best country houses for sale this week

Our pick of the best homes on the market in Britain today, from a Georgian home in the Peak District to a commutable country estate.

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Broomsleigh Park near Sevenoaks is on the market at £9.95 million.
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Somerset — £2,650,000

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A Grade II*-listed country house of 'exceptional craftsmanship and architectural significance', that features in Pevsner's The Buildings of England.

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It's been a court house and a manor house over the centuries, but today it is a six-bedroom home of almost 5,000sq ft, with great equestrian facilities.

For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


West Sussex — £5,250,000

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In a village just outside Petworth, this wonderful old home has endless charm, landscaped gardens, seven bedrooms and much more.

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There are 28 acres of land here which take in a modern stableyard and several other outbuildings — and there's even a field that's currently home to a field of alpacas.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Buckinghamshire — £1,750,000

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A 15th century barn that's been massively extended and modernised to create an impressive home with wonderful views.

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The open-plan living space is at the heart of this home,

For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.


Hertfordshire — £10,750,000

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A Georgian manor house and small estate of just over 40 acres, with lawns, terraces, parkland and a grand sense of seclusion.

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Inside the house is boldly and attractively refurbished — and the whole thing is close to one of the prettiest rural villages in the county.

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Dorset — £2,950,000

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Classic thatched cottage beauty (it's 'one of the most picturesque houses in Dorset', the agents say) meets space and grandeur at this home near Sturminster Newton — and that's not an easy combination to find.

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The house comes with fishing rights on the River Stour, plus paddocks, courtyard and a couple of converted barns which bring in some rental income.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Berkshire — £4,600,000

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A modern house built in neo-Georgian-style, giving an ideal blend of elegant architecture and modern gloss.

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The case in point — and arguably the highlight — is the large living area with bi-fold doors opening out onto the terrace and swimming pool. Bliss.

For sale with Hamptons. See more pictures and details for this property.

Buckinghamshire — £1,700,000
A seven-bedroom old rectory dating back almost 500 years, set in a beautiful village.

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There are fine gardens, plentiful period features and a self-contained four bedroom two-storey annexe.

For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.

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Hertfordshire — £2,250,000
Almost 7,000 sq ft of space at this Grade II-listed country house that was — according to research by the agents — built by a relative of Christopher Wren and remodelled by Sir John Soane.

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There are six bedrooms, an acre of gardens and over an acre of separate paddock, plus beautifully proportioned rooms and plenty of scope to improve.

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.

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Oxfordshire — £5,750,000
A 17th century home of real grandeur, set on the banks of the River Thame and approached by an impressive carriage drive.

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As well as the wonderful old at house at the heart, there is a pool, tennis court, two cottages and nearly ten acres of land.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.

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Essex — £19,900,000
The Stokes Hall Estate is a 327-acre country property with an enormous 23,000sq ft residence at its centre.

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There is space, beauty and modern facilities that a top-end hotel would be envious of — plus an enormous list of property and holdings up for sale that include farmland and a vineyard. If you don't want to take it all on, the sellers will split in to lots.

For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.

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Cornwall — £779,950
An impressive detached home with of quirky design with studio, gardens and parking.

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For sale with Clive Pearce. See more pictures and details for this property.


Derbyshire — £625,000
A beautifully presented five-bedroom Georgian home with period charm, countryside views, low-maintenance outdoor space and off-street parking.

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For sale with John German. See more pictures and details for this property.


Hampshire — £1,895,000
The beautifully-restored Rose Cottage is as delightful a place as you could hope for, with stables, an acre of grounds and a picturesque yet convenient location.

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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Kent — £1,200,000
This charming 18th century, Grade II-listed country home bursts with character and modern convenience.

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For sale with Fine & Country. See more pictures and details for this property.


Kent — £1,199,000
A barn-style property that's a complete blank canvas, which comes with a separate annexe, substantial garaging, adjoining pastureland and a pond.

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For sale with Hobbs Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Leicestershire — £1,750,000
A touch of‘Grand Designs’ in this Mediterranean-style, split-level contemporary family home.

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For sale with Bentons. See more pictures and details for this property.


North Yorkshire — £595,000
Right on the village green and with splendid views, this handsome Grade II-listed home has five bedrooms and plenty of character features.

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For sale with GSC Grays. See more pictures and details for this property.


North Yorkshire — £1,000,000
The Barn House is a home full of surprises, with panoramic views, paddock and woodland within its 1.5 acres.

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For sale with JR Hopper. See more pictures and details for this property.


Somerset — £550,000
A touch of fairytale look about this 16th-century cottage, with delightfully maintained gardens front and rear.

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For sale with GTH. See more pictures and details for this property.


Somerset — £1,000,000
A seven-bedroom, 18th-century home that has been sympathetically updated, with half an acre of gardens and a village location.

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For sale with Sandersons. See more pictures and details for this property.


Somerset — £2,000,000
A gorgeous hamstone house and ancient watermill that comes with eight self-catering holiday units, plus almost seven acres of gardens and meadows, plus a stream and mill pond.

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For sale with Stags. See more pictures and details for this property.


Suffolk — £1,200,000
This former coach house — approached via a long drive — has sweeping valley views, and an enviable, secluded position.

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For sale with Jackson Stops. See more pictures and details for this property.

Surrey — £1,200,000
The Granary is a fantastic property blending historic charm and contemporary living, with 3.5 acres that include wonderful equestrian facilities.

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For sale with Churchill Country & Equestrian. See more pictures and details for this property.


Warwickshire — £675,000
You'd never know at first glance that this new house in the Cotswolds hadn't been here forever. A great family home with character and idyllic countryside views.

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For sale with Hayman Joyce. See more pictures and details for this property.


Somerset — £2.95 million

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A swimming pool surrounded by wisteria is just one of the highlights at this classic Arts-and-Crafts house (also pictured top), where Edwardian charm meets modern amenities.

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For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Suffolk — £4.35 million

Wonderfully unusual, cleverly extended and sensitively restored, this seven-bedroom home near Bury St Edmunds is a real find, and sits in 27 acres of parkland.

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There's a lovely mix of old and new, with the kitchen being a particularly striking space.

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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Kent — £9.95 million

A six-bedroom house that offers 'a seamless mix of period features and contemporary finishes' within the '13,000sq ft of bright and airy living space', as Penny Churchill described it in Country Life.

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There's a bespoke kitchen, five elegant reception rooms, six main bedrooms and four luxurious bathrooms, plus wonderful sporting facilities — especially for equestrians.

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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Buckinghamshire — £1.75 million

An equestrian property with 12 stables in the yard and two more in an outbuilding, plus tack room and storage room plus almost 15 acres of paddocks — most of which you can see from the wonderful open-plan living space, with its floor-to-ceiling windows.

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For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.


Kent — £9.5 million

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Linton Park is one of the finest private homes in Kent — and it's seeking a new owner.

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Hampshire — £4.95 million

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A delightful Georgian home completely encircled by lawns and woodland, with seven bedrooms, paddock and tennis court.

For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Oxfordshire — £4.25 million

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An astonishing building in the very centre of Burford.

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350 years of history, magnificent original features and a gorgeous garden.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Essex — £6.5 million

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A touch of magic is at work in this wonderful converted mill, where brilliant use has been made of the old buildings while giving the home a comfortable modern feel.

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Berkshire — £1,950,000

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A charming former coach house renovated to a high standard with a heated swimming pool, pool house and tranquil private gardens.

For sale with Barton Wyatt. See more pictures and details for this property.


Wiltshire — £1,650,000

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An extraordinary five-bedroom country house with two-bedroom ancillary cottage, paddocks and gardens, totalling approx. 4.2 acres. No onward chain.

For sale with Fox Grant. See more pictures and details for this property.


Somerset — £625,000

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A unique chance to acquire this four-bedroom attached property with over 3,000 sq. ft. of accommodation, located in an idyllic village.

For sale with GTH. See more pictures and details for this property.


Gloucestershire — £575,000

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A substantial Grade II listed three-bedroom period house with high ceilings, parking and west-facing garden, in a village location.

For sale with Hayman Joyce. See more pictures and details for this property.


Kent — £2,300,000

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A stunning 18th century country house set in about 4 acres with wonderfully private walled gardens, woodland and several outbuildings.

For sale with Hobbs Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Suffolk — £1,250,000

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A well presented five-bedroom house with delightful walled gardens, enjoying a parkland setting on the bank of the River Orwell in Broke Hall Park.

For sale with Jackson Stops. See more pictures and details for this property.


North Yorkshire — £550,000

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Old Chapel House is a converted and extended chapel dating back to 1800s, on a large plot within the quiet hamlet of Cotterdale, near Hawes.

For sale with JR Hopper. See more pictures and details for this property.


Hampshire — £625,000

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A delightful and well-maintained Grade II listed cottage with three bedrooms, three reception rooms and a pretty garden.

For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Somerset — £650,000

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A beautifully presented historic four-bedroom home with views, a south-facing garden and central location in a charming village.

For sale with Sandersons. See more pictures and details for this property.


Dorset — £1,675,000

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A majestic Grade II listed character home with far reaching views and fishing rights, occupying a generous riverside plot.

For sale with Spencers. See more pictures and details for this property.


Devon — £1,500,000

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A five-bedroom detached country house with fine views and equestrian facilities including stables and arena, set in just over 13 acres.

For sale with Stags. See more pictures and details for this property.


Devon — £800,000

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A completely renovated detached four-bedroom family home, set in approx. 2 acres in a quiet location, a 10-minute drive from Totnes.

For sale with Charts Edge. See more pictures and details for this property.


Somerset — £3.95 million

Ten bedrooms and almost 8,000 sq ft of space at this elegant and charming country house.

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There are stables, wonderful greenhouses and a cinema room, as well as separate coach house and cottage.

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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.

Wiltshire — £3,600,000

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Some 46 acres — which include extensive equestrian facilities, a tennis court, pasture and gardens — at this six-bedroom country home in Wiltshire.

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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Oxfordshire — £1,895,000

Dreamy seclusion within two acres of wraparound gardens, and far-reaching countryside views at this lovely home on the edge of Bledlow Ridge.

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The original early 1900s house has been extended and rearranged to make the most of this fine setting, while there's also a gym, games room and garaging.

For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.


East Sussex — £8,750,000

A house on this ancient site since The Domesday Book; the current incarnation is 200 years old, and we doubt the place has ever looked better.

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As well as the main seven-bedroom house, there is also a lodge, guest cottage, and 2 staff flats, plus stables and a party barn, all within a wonderful South Downs location.

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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Kent — £1,650,000

An imposing detached four-storey listed period Georgian home with five bedrooms, detached barn and indoor swimming pool, set on 1.8 acres.

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For sale with Fine & Country. See more pictures and details for this property.


Leicestershire — £650,000

A skilfully extended character four-bedroom detached cottage lying in this popular village location with no upward chain.

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For sale with Bentons. See more pictures and details for this property.


North Yorkshire — £280,000

A lovingly-restored stone character cottage with three bedrooms, private garden and off-street parking, set in the desirable village of Eggleston.

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For sale with GSC Grays. See more pictures and details for this property.


Shropshire — £865,000

Ivy House is an impressive Georgian residence rich in character and charm with a versatile and adaptable layout, set in a tranquil location.

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For sale with Balfours. See more pictures and details for this property.


Shropshire — £550,000

A Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse for complete restoration — but it'll be worth the effort for a home with walled gardens, paddock, farm buildings and an idyllic rural location.

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For sale with Nick Champion. See more pictures and details for this property.


Somerset — £650,000

A charming two-bedroom stone cottage and one-bedroom annexe with pretty garden, summerhouse and village and country walks on the doorstep.

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For sale with Cooper and Tanner. See more pictures and details for this property.


Somerset — £295,000

A stunning Grade II listed link detached cottage with two bedrooms, in East Stoke near Montacute. Offered for sale with no onward chain.

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For sale with GTH. See more pictures and details for this property.

Gloucestershire — £3.25 million

A hundred acres of the Cotswolds plus a seven bedroom home and equestrian facilities. Highland cow not included.

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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Buckinghamshire — £3.85 million

Easily accessible from Reading, Henley and Oxford, this lovely home in a peaceful setting is smartly done inside and has superb views.

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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Devon — £835,000

A superbly presented and spacious period house with excellent outbuildings and land, set on the edge of a very popular village.

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For sale with Stags. See more pictures and details for this property.


East Sussex — £995,000

A beautiful family home boasting spectacular views with generous oak framed annexe/studio. It's also close to the delightful town of Rye.

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For sale with Hobbs Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Gloucestershire — £575,000

Ivy Cottage is a beautiful detached Cotswold stone period home with cottage garden, timber garden room, parking and a lovely village outlook.

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For sale with Hayman Joyce. See more pictures and details for this property.


Surrey — £3,250,000

Some 5,000sq ft of space is on offer at this grand country home dating back to the 16th century, with timber beams and enormous open fireplaces.

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Perhaps best of all? The enormous country kitchen with stone floors, doors onto the terrace and a bottle green Aga.

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For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Buckinghamshire — £3,750,000

A seven-bedroom home in a pretty village not far from Aylesbury, with 22 acres of grounds that take in parkland, paddocks and formal areas.

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For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.


Surrey — £3,500,000

With direct access to Frensham Common, in the heart of the Surrey Hills near Farnham, this century-old Arts-and-Crafts home is a true haven from the world (it even has its own swimming lake), yet still just an hour from central London.

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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Surrey — £7,999,950

A Wentworth Estate home with all the shiny marble opulence you'd expect of some of the smartest (and biggest) homes in this part of the Home Counties.

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The agents tell us that it has a 'Lutron HomeWorks lighting system' and a 'Crestron home automation', neither of which we'd ever heard of before, but we're imagning great things that may or may not stop short of a full-blown robotic AI butler. (Disclaimer: they almost certainly do stop short of including a robotic AI butler.)

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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Berkshire — £18,000,000

With a location 'on one of the country's most exclusive private roads', this yet-to-be-finished mansion near Sunningdale has everything from a Norwegian sauna to a State Drawing Room. Just as you'd hope at this price, of course.

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For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.

Berkshire — £3,250,000

A glorious riverside home — with fishing rights — where the boundaries between inside and outside are blurred, thanks to the huge bifold doors leading to the terrace and gardens which you can see above.

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The oldest part of the property is a Grade II-listed house, but the incredible contemporary wing, detached garage and home office make it a very 21st century home.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


West Sussex — £3,250,000

In the heart of a charming harbourside village, this 5,000sq ft, seven bedroom home is full of charm.

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This Regency house is in Emsworth.

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The house is beautiful inside and out, and there are fine views across to the Isle of Wight.

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For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Buckinghamshire — £2.75 million

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'The finest house in Wendover' say the agents of this charming, 17th century home that was once owned by John Barker Church, brother in law of US founding father Alexander Hamilton.

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There are six bedrooms, six bathrooms and five reception rooms, plus delightful gardens and a pool.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Hampshire — £3.995 million

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Magnificent period home full of character features, perfectly secluded within woodland, complete with a wonderful outdoor swimming pool — and just over a mile from Liphook, from where direct trains run to Waterloo.

For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more pictures and details.


Essex — £2.65 million

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Six bedrooms, a barn, a Grade II-listed Dovecote... and most intriguingly of all, a willow orchard. Time to branch out into making your own cricket bats!

For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and images.


Bedfordshire — £2 million

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How many houses come with the sort of bridge that Monet might have painted? Not many, but this lovely place in Marston Moretaine does. It's a former rectory with a separate coach house, nearly 7,000sq ft of space in total, and over three acres of wraparound gardens.

For sale with Michael Graham — see more details and pictures


Cheshire — £4.45 million

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An absolutely wonderful Arts-and-Crafts home in a magnificent woodland setting. Seven bedrooms in the main house plus several cottages, and ridiculously good leisure facilities — including a swimming pool which could have been lifted from a Las Vegas hotel

For sale via Savills — see more pictures and details


North Yorkshire — £21 million

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As we wrote about a week or two ago, Ripley Castle isn't so much a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as a once-in-ten-lifetimes one: it hasn't changed hands in 700 years. Incredible.

For sale via Carter Jonas and Christie's — see more pictures and details.

Surrey — £7,950,000

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Almost 40 acres in this seven-bedroom house, with lovely period features, vast rooms and over 13,000 sq ft in the main house alone.

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With a location in the heart of the stockbroker belt between Sunningdale and Windlesham, this country house is in a beautful area with great schools, shops and restaurants, and with easy access to London and beyond.

For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Dorset — £3,000,000

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Sandford Orcas Manor, just four miles from Sherborne, is a rare find: a Grade I-listed house once described in Country Life as 'one of the most charming manor houses in the West of England'.

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Almost three centuries since it was last sold, this magnificent place really has to be seen.

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Devon — £3,000,000

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The ancient Hurlditch Court dates back half a milliennium, but has been cherished and updated both cosmetically and behind the scenes — so a biomass boiler and underfloor heating are present to keep it warm all winter.

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The new additions don't impact upon the charm, as Penny Churchill wrote in Country Life: 'With oak panelling, stone mullioned windows and parquet floor, it’s a home which screams character and charm from every brick and tile.'

For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.

Kent — £2.15 million

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A house of two halves, with a gorgeous 16th century cottage being what visitors will see initially.

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Move beyond, however, and you'll reach the four-bedroom, timber-framed garden annexe, with a wonderful design that's modern yet sits perfectly in the landscape.

For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Kent — £4 million

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A country house that is simultaneously exotic and traditional, with eight bedrooms andnearly 9,000sq ft of space.

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It's a former rectory described by agents as 'one of the finest buildings in south-east Kent' — definitely one for the shortlist.

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Buckinghamshire — £6.5 million

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A 100-year-old home set in 14.5 acres of lawns and woodland.

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There are six bedrooms, a sauna and steam room and easy access to London.

For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.


Hertfordshire — £3,250,000

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The work of Edwin Lutyens is the obvious influence for this five-bedroom home, built in 1919 in a village tucked deep in Hertfordshire countryside.

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High ceilings and huge windows make it a light and airy home, while outside the charming garden — which is arranged in 'rooms' — features mature trees, well-stocked borders and a pretty terrace.

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.


Hertfordshire — £1,800,000

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The truly exquisite curved staircase, with a glass dome lighting it from above, could sell this house on its own, but there's so much more to see in this four-bedroom home on the outskirts of Stevenage.

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The ivy-clad rear elevation with the lawn stretching out in front of it makes is pure period drama stuff, while inside it's light, beautiful and graceful.

For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.


Hertfordshire — £1.56 million

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A 15th century home that's wonderful value so close to the capital, with give bedrooms and a third of an acre.

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This home has been beautifully refurbished, and has a double garage and party barn.

For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.


Essex — £5.45 million

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In the heart of Essex this is the sort of glamorous mansion you'd expect to find in the USA, with huge rooms, cinema, games room and more.

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There's also an indoor pool complex with pillars and sculptures for that Vegas-style touch of whimsy.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Dorset — £2.375 million

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A classic south coast villa for sale for the first time in over 40 years, within 500m of the beach in Bournemouth.

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Beautifully proportioned inside and out, with lovely gardens, this is a house which has been meticulously maintained and is full of character.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Gloucestershire — £2,500,000

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A Grade II listed manor house with grand rooms, stunning features, wonderful countryside views and south and west facing gardens.

For sale with Hayman Joyce. See more pictures and details for this property.


Cornwall — £1,500,000

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A five-bedroom farmhouse in a pretty hamlet that’s not far from Truro and St Austell.

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The gardens — of which there are 12 acres — are gorgeous already but evidently have huge potential too, while indoors the place is the sort of dreamy country home you see on Instagram.

For sale with Jonathan Cunliffe. See more pictures and details for this property.


Shropshire — £4,000,000

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The rather imposing Bettisfield Park is a Grade II*-listed Georgian country house set in lovely gardens and grounds of some 3.75 acres with surrounding parkland views.

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The real highlight, though, is the astoundingly grand interiors. You will struggle to find finer plasterwork in a private country home. One for the architectural purists.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.


Buckinghamshire — £8,950,000

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Blueys Farmhouse is not, we are reliably told, named after the famous Australian kids tv show. It is, in fact, a fine Grade II-listed period farmhouse of some seven bedrooms and six reception rooms in the Chilterns National Landscape.

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There is much to love here. Plenty of period features, from fireplaces to oak beams, as well as 116 acres of gardens and grounds, that include a swimming pool, tennis court, meadows, menage and everything in between.

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Gloucestershire — £12,000,000

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It doesn't get more quintessentially Cotswold than Little Barrow. The site dates back to Domesday, but the current building is an late-18th century house with later additions. Eight bedrooms, period features and fully renovated by the current owners.

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That's all very interesting. But not as interesting as the gardens and grounds, which extend to 25 acres and includes this sublime lake. Also, that lawn is crying out to be turned into a cricket pitch, in case you were wondering what I would do if I lived here.

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Buckinghamshire — £1,575,000

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Having grown up in a converted barn, I have a soft-spot for them. This Grade II-listed example from the 18th century is a fine example, boasting four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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It's got all the features that make a barn conversion so great. That wonderful courtyard layout, high ceilings, exposed beams and lots of space. Outside, some lovely lawns, beds, borders and a pond.

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Kent — £3,500,000

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The Gatehouse on Ranters Lane is described by agents Strutt & Parker as a 'very special house' and I'm inclined to agree. Bags of character, an elevated position and exposed timbers with plaster infil. What's not to like

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Even better is the interiors, which feature plenty of period charm, not least in the glorious main hall with its outstanding fireplace and galleried landing.

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Buckinghamshire — £2,500,000

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At first a rectory built by the Rev John Martin in 1607, the current property is now a glorious Grade II-listed home of some seven bedrooms in Sherington.

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It's been modernised in all the right places, to create a comfortable family home. But thankfully the best bits have been left alone, principally the staircase hall, with this sensational plaster overhang.

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Somerset — £2,995,000

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Backwell House is listed Grade II and was built in the early 19th century by Thomas Keedwell. Currently in operation as a boutique country house hotel after an extensive refurbishment in 2016, it offers plenty of potential as a large family home.

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With nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms and more than 8,000sq ft of living space, the property already has permission for a change of use back into a residential dwelling. It also comes with 13 acres of immaculate gardens.

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