Six fine homes from the suburbs to the south coast, as seen in Country Life
This week's round-up includes a forever house in Sussex and a smattering of places in south west London, some for sale and some available for rental.


London SW20 — £3,275,000
Built in 2017, this quality contemporary designed property offers excellent family accommodation. Located in a private cul de sac with wonderful views over open land.
For sale with Hamptons International. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex - £2,600,000
An extensive house near Chichester of over 6,600 square feet surrounded by gardens and grounds of some 5 acres including hard tennis court.
The house is just to the northwest of the city within easy reach of good local schools, Chichester Harbour and the South Downs National Park.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
London SW19 — £853 pw
A three bedroom house set in the heart of Wimbledon yet within walking distance of Wimbledon town centre and the underground station.
For rent with Hamptons International. See more pictures and details about this property.
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London SW19 — £1,384 pw
A well presented family home with plenty of space set over three floors in a sought-after residential location of prime properties overlooking Wimbledon Park
For rent with Hamptons International. See more pictures and details about this property.
London SW20 — £1,350,000
An attractive Edwardian family home in a sought after location offering generous reception, family, entertaining space and a south-west facing garden.
For sale with Hamptons International. See more pictures and details about this property.
London SW19 — £1,200 pw
A beautifully presented flat occupying the ground floor of a house in a small cul-de-sac. Offering a contemporary kitchen/dining/reception which opens onto a large terrace at the rear
For rent with Hamptons International. See more pictures and details about this property.
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Best country houses for sale this week
An irresistible West Country cottage and a magnificent Cumbrian country house make our pick of the finest country houses for
Country Life is unlike any other magazine: the only glossy weekly on the newsstand and the only magazine that has been guest-edited by HRH The King not once, but twice. It is a celebration of modern rural life and all its diverse joys and pleasures — that was first published in Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee year. Our eclectic mixture of witty and informative content — from the most up-to-date property news and commentary and a coveted glimpse inside some of the UK's best houses and gardens, to gardening, the arts and interior design, written by experts in their field — still cannot be found in print or online, anywhere else.
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A well-connected rural playground with 23 acres on the edge of the South Downs National Park
Old House Farm is an impressive family home with a wealth of amenities that would inspire any rural passion.
By Arabella Youens Published
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A well-connected rural playground with 23 acres on the edge of the South Downs National Park
Old House Farm is an impressive family home with a wealth of amenities that would inspire any rural passion.
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18 magnificent homes for sale from £550k to £20 million, as seen in Country Life
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By Toby Keel Published
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If heaven is on earth, it might be in this home with a converted chapel that is now a swimming pool
5 Wood Barton Town House is part of an exclusive 80-acre development in Devon that also comes with fishing rights on the River Avon and four bedrooms.
By James Fisher Published
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The sounds of spring and stained glass in an Arts-and-Crafts masterpiece in Dorset
With 35 acres, more than 10 bedrooms, a swimming pool and tennis court, Winterfield has it all.
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An eight-bedroom wonder in East Sussex where the outdoors are an adventure
The interiors of Old Middleton are pretty good too.
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A lakeside farmhouse on the market in the beautiful heart of Pembrokeshire
A lake, streams, 15 acres and five bedrooms. Rogershook might have it all.
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An idyllic countryside home that's light, spacious and comes with a Grade II-listed folly
Hagg House is a gorgeous family home that just happens to have a miniature castle in the gardens. Annabel Dixon explains more.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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A historic villa for sale on the Via Nomentana worthy of Rome's rich history
Three floors, lots of balconies, and a private garden in one of Rome's loveliest neighbourhoods.
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