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18 of the finest homes for sale in Britain, as seen in Country Life

18 of the finest homes for sale in Britain, as seen in Country Life

Georgian gems, ivy-clad country houses and thatched cottages make our shortlist this week.
Cumbria — £1,800,000


A rural development of five self contained properties set in a two acre site on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

Devon — £1,350,000


A superb quality four bedroomed property in a much favoured location, enjoying views over Thurlestone golf course to the sea.

Dorset — £675,000


A Grade II listed thatched cottage nestled in a semi-rural location in Burton, with superb views overlooking the countryside.

East Sussex — £1,075,000


A stunning five bed house built by Millwood Designer Homes, set in approx. 0.8 acre. Around ½ mile to Etchingham train station.

East Sussex — £1,800,000 – £2,000,000


An opportunity to acquire a superb Grade II listed country house with 3.5 acres, in an excellent rural location.

Essex — £1,450,000


An architecturally stunning five bedroom country home with glorious south and west facing grounds.

Hampshire — £1,300,000


A fabulous barn conversion set in a peaceful and rural setting with approximately 6 acres of land and stunning countryside views.

Highland — £1,250,000


An impressive Edwardian country house with two cottages and about 9 acres, set in a secluded yet easily accessible location.

North Yorkshire — £1,400,000


Moor Lodge is a substantial Georgian house with superb period features, extensive gardens, outbuildings and pool, in over an acre.

North Yorkshire — £1,675,000


Outstanding country residence with a home office, gardens, paddocks, a range of farm buildings and stables. Set in 35 acres.

Northamptonshire — £800,000


A Georgian country house built in the classical style, requiring modernisation. In the heart of the village with a walled garden.

Northumberland — £795,000


A unique five bedroom, Art Deco style house with extensive gardens. Located on the outskirts of the market town of Hexham.

Oxfordshire — £2,500,000


A unique five bedroom family home designed by the owners to create a free flowing living area and built to a very high standard.

Somerset — £695,000


Warrs Farm is a striking period farmhouse with a substantial barn, large gardens, tennis court and paddock.

Staffordshire — £2,500,000


An exquisitely presented home combining elegance and comfort, within 6.5 acres. Ideal property for entertaining with a leisure room.

Surrey — £1,400,000


A wonderful five bedroom family home offering spacious modern living, with beautiful landscaped gardens to the front and rear.

Wiltshire — £540,000


Weavers Cottage is a charming grade II listed home, situated in a peaceful location in the highly desirable village of Aldbourne.

Worcestershire — £595,000


Church Farm – a residential smallholding with just over 2.5 acres of pasture land and a small range of agricultural buildings.


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