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.

Derbyshire – £2,100,000
A beautifully presented country house with land and superb facilities in a wonderful rural position
For sale with Fisher German. See more pictures and details about this property.
Herefordshire – £575,000
A unique opportunity to acquire this historic former Archdeacon's house off the Cathedral Close in Hereford.
For sale with Fisher German. See more pictures and details about this property.
Herefordshire – £2,500,000
A superb 59-acre farm near Leominster with renovated farmhouse and cottages, generating excellent rental income.
For sale with Fisher German. See more pictures and details about this property.
Warwickshire – £1,500,000
A fine Grade II Listed Tudor manor house with planning and listed building consent to renovate, in all about 9.15 acres
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For sale with Fisher German. See more pictures and details about this property.
Connecticut – $7,975,000.
Elegant waterfront estate, 75 miles New York City. One of the finest properties along the beautiful Connecticut Shoreline custom built in 2004 with attention to every detail.
For sale with Coldwell Banker. See more pictures and details about this property.
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