A country house whose spectacular walled garden boasts 16th century turrets
Penny Churchill takes a look at Hales Place, a grand home in Kent that's for sale for only the third time in almost a century.
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Five gorgeous country houses, as seen in Country Life
This week we have a superbly-priced property almost in the shadow of one of England's great cathedrals and a waterfront property in the USA which simply has to be seen.
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10 houses for sale in England's 10 best market towns, from £380,000 to £5 million
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A picture-perfect retreat from the world, in an ideal spot in England's smallest town
This bucolic retreat in Kent has seen a vast amount of care and love poured into it over the last 20 years, but retains the charming gardens and riverside setting which first inspired the current owners.
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Four period country houses which are actually brand new
Make a fresh start with these star new builds and developments in the English countryside
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Stunning 15th century country house with picturesque ruins and a 20th century recreation barn
The 16th century sandstone tower which joins the two older houses provides panoramic views of the surrounding grounds, lakes, and gorgeous High Weald countryside.
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A former stud farm that's now a leading equestrian centre – and a wonderful family home
The American-style house was rebuilt in 2014 and benefits from a separate entrance to the equestrian section of the estate.
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Six glorious country houses, perfect for horse lovers
These estates all come equipped with state of the art equestrian facilities in addition to their beautiful period mansions. Katie Honey reports.
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The beautiful equestrian home of the famous Dutch philanthropist who championed Danish refugees during World War II
The Dower House has been returned to it’s original state as an elegant family home, perfectly designed for all manner of entertaining.
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Handsome country house set on over 18 acres, complete with a famous state of the art equine facility
The estate includes the yard used by Oliver Sherwood, where he trained the winner of the 2015 Grand National among other victors.
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The estate of 'the beautiful Duchess of Gordon', a Highland gem of national importance
A county retreat from the London Season, the summer residence of a powerful political hostess in the 19th century has come onto the market this week.
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A palatial Jacobean-style mansion with rooms by the man who renovated Buckingham Palace
With a 24 carat gold drawing room, an extraordinary indoor spa complex and a £150,000 playhouse, the only thing Pinewood House lacks is an owner.
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The Story of the Hamilton Grand, the finest flat in St Andrews
Once a Grand Hotel, an airforce base and student hall of residence, the Hamilton Grand has now entered the newest and most luxurious chapter of its rich history.
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Poets' corner: The aristocratic family home which provided a haven for the literary geniuses of the 19th century
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Mysteriously named The Priory at Great Milton receives splendid response as it enters the market
Built in 1565, this lovingly refurbished and extended grade II listed country refuge borders the kitchen garden of Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons.
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The Irish estate which turned millers into aristocrats, on the market for the first time since 1820
Vast estate in Carlow's horse country comes on sale for the first time in over 200 years.
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Five spectacular Georgian homes, with everything from walled gardens to tennis courts, from under £1m
There's nothing quite like a genuine Georgian country house – Katie Honey picks out five of the finest currently for sale in England.
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Fortgranite: A magnificent Irish estate for sale for the first time in its history
After a rich history of family ownership, this country estate is ready to start a new chapter. Penny Churchill reports.
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The country retreat where JM Barrie dreamed up Peter Pan to entertain three young houseguests
Set on 1.5 acres of land on the edge of Bourne Wood, Lobswood House has been sympathetically renovated to retain the charm that inspired one of Britain’s best-loved literary characters.
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A beautiful home on its own peninsula near Dartmouth, complete with helipad and glasshouse
Woods House occupies one of the finest positions on the River Dart.
