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Best country houses for sale this week

From historic mansions and sprawling estates to delightful cottages and coastal retreats, here’s our pick of the best homes to hit the market via Country Life in recent weeks.

Surrey — £8,200,000

The Chobham Park Estate comprises an outstanding principal house set in a wonderful rural position, surrounded by formal gardens and grounds set in approximately 53.75 acres. There are three excellent secondary properties comprising Chobham Park Cottage, Little Chobham Park Cottage and the Tithe Barn, all accessed off a separate spur from the main drive. There is also extensive stabling on the estate within the main stable courtyard near to the main house.

There are three excellent secondary properties comprising Chobham Park Cottage, Little Chobham Park Cottage and the Tithe Barn, all accessed off a separate spur from the main drive. There is also extensive stabling on the estate within the main stable courtyard near to the main house.

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


Anglesey — £6,950,000

House, garden, cottages and 15 acres are up for sale on this perfectly unspoilt coastal estate on the western edge of Anglesey

No fewer than 11 bedrooms are in the huge main house, but just as enticing for romantics will be the private beaches, cottages and sand dunes also included in the sale.

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


Buckinghamshire — £1,495,000

A lovely Georgian house that’s ideal for those needing a base to work from in the countryside: there are two home offices and a workshop, a one-bed annexe and an acre of land.

The main six-bedroom house is also absolutely crammed with charming features — particularly the old Aga situated in the huge brick chimney of the beamed kitchen.

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


Buckinghamshire — £12,000,000

Built in 1492, Dinton Hall is a highly impressive and beautifully-restored Grade II*-listed house of genuine historical interest and architectural importance.

It also comes across as being the ideal place to throw a huge weekend gathering: eight bedrooms, a swimming pool and leisure complex, fine gardens and sweeping grounds complete the picture. Spectacular.

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


Cumbria — £1,500,000

Beautifully positioned Georgian country house in a spectacular position with fabulous views and beautiful gardens within The Lake District National Park.

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


North Yorkshire — £8,000,000

Studley Royal House stands in a magnificent elevated and private position surrounded by the protected National Trust.

It’s a genuinely spectacular grade II* Palladian House with eight bedrooms set amid Capability Brown-styled grounds where deer roam peacefully.

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


Devon — £4,500,000

A fascinating Grade I listed country house set in over 30 acres of parkland, with chapel, apartments, gate lodge, stable yard with medieval stable, tithe barn & outbuildings. Biomass heating.

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


Devon — £2,000,000

A beautifully presented Elizabethan manor house set in delightful grounds in a peaceful setting with a detached cottage by separate negotiation

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


Dorset — £6,250,000

An elegant, late-Georgian rectory set in three acres bordering the River Stour, with uninterrupted countryside views, guest cottage and outbuildings

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


Essex — £5,750,000

Where to start with a property like this? A magical seven-bedroom house with pool, tennis courts and a moat — a moat! — set in 83 acres of land.

On top of all that, it’s just five miles from charming old Colchester, and therefore absolutely commutable: Liverpool St Station is 45 minutes away on the train.

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


Gloucestershire — £ 700,000

A spacious semi-detached four-bedroom house in need of modernisation, set in 0.38 of an acre in a popular village.

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


North Yorkshire — £ 1,400,000

An Edwardian country house together with a two-bedroom cottage, an indoor swimming pool and stable block, set within mature gardens and land of in excess of 8 acres.

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


North Yorkshire — £ 2,000,000

A magnificent Grade II listed eight-bedroom Georgian country house with detached coach house, set in approx. 21 acres.

For sale with Robin Jessop via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.


Wiltshire — £ 725,000

A glorious period three-bedroom village property, beautifully restored with masses of character and a ‘wow factor’ kitchen.

For sale with Winkworth via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.


Kent — £3,950,000

An eight-bedroom, early 20th century house within the M25, yet with a serene natural location amid mature woods.

The marble-floored hallway and kitchen by Smallbone of Divizes are of particular note, with the latter featuring plenty of walnut and silver, plus granite work surfaces and integrated Miele appliances.

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


North Yorkshire — £3,200,000

Octavia House is the last remaining detached family house on Beech Grove, with exceptional potential to reconfigure the accommodation to suit a purchaser’s requirements.

This prestigious property has stunning features throughout, with accommodation over four floors, presently arranged as a three-storey house with a top floor penthouse apartment.

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


Hampshire — £2,200,000

Approached via a gravel drive and electric gates, the house sits centrally and privately within its plot surrounded by well-kept, mature gardens. The well lit accommodation flows well with all of the rooms enjoying views over the gardens.

The entrance/reception hall has a galleried landing creating an impressive welcoming area leading to the drawing room and dining room. The large, Shaker style kitchen/breakfast room has a central island, granite work tops and double French doors to the terrace and garden.

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


Buckinghamshire — £12,750,000

The property is a Grade II listed mid-18th century country house, refurbished and extended over the years. Set over two storeys along with a converted attic, the house is filled with original features including fireplaces and sash windows.

Set over two storeys along with a converted attic, the house is filled with original features including fireplaces and sash windows.

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


Bedfordshire — £3.25m

Over 8,000 sq ft of space at this superb country house accessed via gates that give a real sense of occasion to coming home, even if you’ve only popped down to the shops (or the local pub, which is in walking distance).

Seven bedrooms and seven reception rooms in the main house, which dates to the turn of the 18th century and sits in 14 acres of land.

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


Oxfordshire — £9.5m

The Ewelme Estate is for sale, including — at the heart of it — a Lutyens-style Country House set in outstanding gardens overlooking the Chilterns Escarpment.

The £9.5m covers ‘only’ the main house and 106 acres – a further 500-odd are available for those able to double that budget.

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


Cornwall — £5m

What can we say? There are only four bedrooms, and the house barely surpasses 2,000sq ft even including the storage in the eaves. But as the old saying goes, location, location, location: it’s a gorgeous house in a perfect spot on a stretch of land, Greenaway, immortalised by John Betjeman.

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


Kent — £2.5m

The estate dates back 1,200 years — though the house itself is a mere baby, at around 450 — at Charlton Place, just six miles from Canterbury.

There’s an amazing amount of history, from its usage in wartime and likely visits by Jane Austen to its years as a Dr Barnardo’s home. Work to be done, but this is a magnificent place that deserves every penny that will be spent.

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


Cornwall — £4m

An an exceptional beachside house’ on Constatine Bay, north Cornwall, that’s grandly designed and brilliantly thought out within.

Huge glass walls make the most of exquisite views, the beach is but a short stroll and there’s even a plug-in point to charge up your Tesla.

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


Hampshire — £3,850,000

An attractive Grade II listed, Queen Anne farmhouse with a courtyard of traditional and modern farm buildings.

There are eight bedrooms in total and over 132 acres of land included in the sale.

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


Buckinghamshire — £1,250,000

A pretty, thatched Grade II-listed five-bedroom cottage in a village location.

Built in the mid-to-late 18th century, the present owners have redecorated and update the house sympathetically, including a partial re-thatching of the roof.

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


Buckinghamshire — £3,950,000

Just under 16 acres of land at this eight-bedroom family home in the Chilterns, just five miles from High Wycombe — from where London is under half an hour.

There is also a full leisure complex, with 14m swimming pool.

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


Surrey — £5,000,000

A remarkable opportunity to build a new, classically designed mansion in excess of 22,000 sqft, set in 5 acres of parkland adjacent to Windsor Great Park.

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


Surrey — £7,000,000

An estate just outside Ripley, within easy reach of Woking, Guildford and both A3 and M25, up for sale in lots — with lot 1, at £7m, including the main house and 47 acres. A further 70 acres is available.

The house has Tudor origins but the site is even older, and some of the oaks on the estate are believed to be 600 years old.

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


Kent — £4,500,000

The Nunnery is an idyllic Grade II listed country house believed to date back to the 16th Century with later extensions.

The house has been refurbished and modernised, with accommodation that extends to over 6,900 sq ft arranged over three floors and is well balanced between formal and informal living.

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


Kent — £1,850,000

Elegant country house with generously proportioned accommodation and views, located just a short walk from Westerham town.

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


Gloucestershire — £1,500,000

Splendid William and Mary 17th century Grade II* listed orangery, beautifully located on the southern edge of Northwick Park.

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


Berkshire — £2,650,000

A very rare opportunity to acquire a 15th Century Grade II listed country home in the pretty village of Winkfield.

The house is set within a walled garden with a heated swimming pool and an annexe, and permission is in place for an extension and other changes.

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


Worcestershire — £1,475,000

Ashmore House is a beautiful late Georgian country house from the 16th century with well-presented accommodation and quintessentially English gardens and grounds.

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


Kent — £1,199,000

An extensive equestrian property including converted barn, detached holiday cottage, stable yard, riding arena and 12.15 acres of land.

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


Somerset — £1,000,000

A beautiful detached five-bedroom farmhouse with numerous reception rooms, indoor swimming pool and over three acres of land.

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


Suffolk — £1,000,000

A distinctive four-bedroom Grade ll listed property with parking and a garage.

The house is located in the heart of Woodbridge close to the River Deben.

For sale with Fenn Wright via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.


North Yorkshire — £1,000,000

Known as “The Chapel Of Rock” this stunning and unique home sits within a large plot with storage building and large paved patio ideal for al fresco dining.

For sale with FSS via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.


North Yorkshire — £1,000,000

An attractive detached country home requiring full modernisation with two additional cottages and outbuildings, sitting in approx. 1.58 acres.

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


Kent — £949,000

Yew Tree House is a charming Grade II listed family home with a wealth of traditional features, an extensive garden and swimming pond.

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


Surrey — £4,250,000

A characterful family home located in a gated private road and situated in a plot of 0.86 acres with a south facing garden. Accommodation extends to 6,000 sq ft and the house sits in a well screened private gardens with a wooded back drop.

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


Kent — £695,000

A period Grade II listed house with a wealth of period features including panelling, beams, Inglenook fireplaces, large garden and useful barn.

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


West Yorkshire — £1,100,000

Dating from the 16th century, Wood Hall is a magnificent seven-bedroom family home, lovingly updated by the current owners.

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


Somerset — £950,000

An outstanding and beautifully presented property with countryside views, mature gardens, gated driveway and a double garage.

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


Buckinghamshire — £9,500,000

Blueys Farmhouse consists of a very fine Grade II listed brick period Farmhouse with seven bedrooms, in addition to which there is a two bedroom cottage.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and provides a charming and practical combination of bedrooms and bathrooms and additional reception rooms, with three sets of stairs.

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


Kent — £1,575,000

Perfectly located just outside Sevenoaks and within easy reach of the town, its station and schools, Sycamores occupies an excellent position on the ridgeline with far reaching south facing countryside views and is located within the Green Belt and an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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


Hampshire — £1,250,000

Situated in the sought-after Test Valley and built in 1816, this beautifully converted chapel is light, spacious and stylish while retaining charming original features.

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


West Sussex — £6,000,000

Colwood Park is a magnificent country house that offers more than 9,000 square feet of impressive accommodation arranged over three floors.

The property displays a wealth of beautiful period features, with high ceilings, wooden parquet flooring and tall cast stone windows, alongside stylish modern décor and fittings.

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


Devon — £595,000

A delightful Georgian town house with courtyard gardens, detached stone built garage and parking, located in a sought-after moorland town.

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


Surrey — £3,500,000

An impressive and elegant Victorian riverside home set on the banks of the river Thames with a 70ft mooring.

Birkholme offers six bedrooms and three receptions with generous room proportions and character features including ornate ceiling details, picture rails, wood and tiled floors, butlers bell and high ceilings throughout with a charming turreted corner to house providing a real feature to the drawing room, principal bedroom and top floor room all with river views.

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


Northumberland — £3 million

Sometimes an Englishman’s home is quite literally his castle, as is the case with Otterburn Castle.

The spectacular castellations give way to equally grand spaces within. It’s currently run as a country house hotel, but could easily be returned to use as a private home, subject to relevant permissions.

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


Buckinghamshire — £2.6 million

An elegant and tastefully presented home, constantly kept to a high standard to create a relaxing and pleasant place to entertain.

It’s located in one of the best spots in Gerrard’s Cross, with its fast train to central London in under 20 minutes.

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


Kent — £3.95 million

The Malthouse is a ‘handsome and majestic’ property set in delightful, landscaped gardens and grounds in a village just a few miles from the M25 and M26, not far from Sevenoaks.

As well as being situated in a beautiful and commutable spot, it’s a wonderful family home with six bedrooms, a separate cottage and planning permission in place for a leisure complex.

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


Gloucestershire — £2,250,000

Carpenters Cottage is a delightful Cotswold stone cottage believed to date back to the 17th century.

This three-bedroom home is in the village of Little Barrington, four miles from Burford.

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


Hampshire — £8.5 million

In the village of Steventon — birthplace of Jane Austen — this superb six-bedroom home has come up for sale in over 50 acres of land.

A sweeping drive comes up to this Georgian country house, which has swimming pool, tennis court and a separate coach house.

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


Bedfordshire — £2,250,000

A Grade II* listed medieval house set in over six acres, including the remains of a moat and far reaching countryside views.

There is over 5,400 sq ft of space, including six bedrooms and four reception rooms.

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


Oxfordshire — £2,950,000

A four-bedroom home in the village of Rotherfield Greys, near Henley-on-Thames, sitting in almost 10 acres of land.

There are all sorts of interesting features — including an Indian slate tiled floor that runs through to the conservatory dining room and kitchen — and permission is in place to add a snug and study, among other things.

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


West Sussex — £5,250,000

A delightful home dating to the turn of the 19th century, in an elevated position above the river Rother and within the South Downs National Park.

Renovated in 2006 and with plenty of space — not least in the charming drawing room, which is approximately 25 ft by 22 ft.

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


Dorset — £6,250,000

This truly beautiful Georgian home near Gillingham, Dorset — not to be confused with Gillingham, Kent — is set well back off a quiet, no-through lane in a setting looking out over beautiful and unspoilt countryside.

There are beautifully proportioned rooms, high ceilings and tall sash windows that take in the vista across the formal gardens towards the unspoilt Stour Valley.

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


Surrey — £1,850,000

A 16th century home of enormous charm, with a late 20th century kitchen extensio designed by the highly regarded architect Ian Adam-Smith.

There are five bedrooms in total, two of them on the second floor — ideal for teenagers needing a little space from the rest of the family.

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


Surrey — £2,500,000

A 3,500sq ft house in the Surrey Hills, with beautiful views and delightful gardens.

There are five bedrooms, five reception rooms and a separate annexe – ideal as home office or home gym

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


Devon — £7.25 million

With its green hills tumbling steeply down into impossibly blue sea, and views across the water to where you’ll see more of the same, there are few spots in England prettier than the River Dart estuary in Devon.

One of the houses in this spot, Paradise Point, has now come up for sale — and it’s every bit as beautiful inside as you’d hope.

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


Northamptonshire — £1.5 million

Plenty of work to do — the internal pictures tell the story — but this could be, once again, a truly stunning country house.

There is 12,500 sq ft of space, almost 10 acres, eight bedrooms and a grand entrance drive, all at the price of a house in a decent London suburb.

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


Cornwall — £3 million

A beautiful detached house in a prime elevated position in St Mawes, with direct water access to and stunning views across the Percuil River.

Bright and spacious within, and with east-facing gardens terraced to make the most of the location.

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


Dorset — £4 million

A charming — and unlisted — farmhouse with wonderful views over the Dorset countryside.

There are 82 acres of land, yet this is in a grand spot in the village of Motcombe, less than five miles from Shaftesbury — and just a couple of hours from London.

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


Surrey — £4.95 million

Half-way between Farnham and Haslemere you’ll find the village of Tilford — and in it, this seven-bedroom home

It’s a unique family home with an intriguing architectural history: it was created by bringing together three detached Luytens cottages, which were formerly part of Crooksbury House.

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


Buckinghamshire — £2,250,000

This four-bedroom home is situated on a prime residential road in Beaconsfield, within a short walk of the local amenities.

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


Scottish Borders — £1,000,000

Greenloaning is a truly exceptional contemporary home of Canadian design set in approximately one acre of beautiful mature, landscaped gardens with electric gates, gravel driveway and parking for six to eight cars.

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


Somerset — £600,000

A beautiful detached property with five bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bathrooms, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac.

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


Somerset — £1,480,000

A once-derelict mill rescued and sympathetically converted into a spectacular and imaginative home that reflects its 15th century origins.

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


Straffordshire — £1,500,000

An 18th century former vicarage, carefully preserved to retain original character, set within approx. 1.09 acres, adjoining St. Peters church.

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


Suffolk — £2,750,000

Cransford Hall is a classic Edwardian mansion in a tranquil setting in the picturesque Alde Valley.

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


Surrey — £2,250,000

Outstanding period farmhouse with far-reaching views and excellent equestrian facilities, set in over 9 acres in an elevated position.

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


Surrey — £17,750,000

Corwen Manor is one of the finest houses on St George’s Hill designed by award winning architect Julian Bicknell and built by Royalton, set in approximately 1.5 acres of exceptional manicured grounds.

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


Wiltshire — £770,000

A charming well-presented and freshly thatched village house with pretty gardens, a self-contained annexe, and double garage.

For sale with Winkworth via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.


East Riding of Yorkshire — £650,000

Southfield is a beautifully updated and distinguished Georgian house, in a thriving East Yorkshire village two miles from the coast.

For sale with Blenkin & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.


Gloucestershire — £3,000,000

Northwick House is a beautiful 19th century house built in Cotswold stone with interiors by the designer Helen Bainbridge, and fantastic, uninterrupted views both front and back.

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


Hampshire — £2,250,000

A beautifully renovated five-bedroom village house with an annexe and attractive waterside garden, in a thriving village.

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


Warwickshire — £1,100,000

Part of a Grade II listed, stone Victorian hunting lodge with a wealth of period features and incredible entertaining space.

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


Bath — £4,000,000

A stone porch with Doric columns frames the entrance to this impressive, mid-19th century, semi-detached property in a sought-after location.

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


Buckinghamshire — £825,000

A former village bakery converted into a fine home with a garden studio, in a highly sought-after position in a picturesque village.

For sale with Hamnett Hayward via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.


Carmarthenshire — £385,000

A beautiful three-bedroom stone cottage full of character including exposed beams and wood-burning stove, set in approx. 0.35 acres with wild nature garden.

For sale with West Wales Properties via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.


Hertfordshire — £3,750,000

A handsome 15th century farmhouse, extended and completely refurbished, set in grounds with stunning views across rolling countryside and woodland.

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


Jersey — £19,000,000

An outstanding estate with a 15,000sq ft home at its heart, set in almost seven acres of land and ancient woodland in the parish of St Martin.

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


Dumfries and Galloway — £620,000

Whitehouse is a five-bedroom Art Deco property with stunning costal views which retains many of the original features including stain glass front door and ornate fireplaces.

For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.


Kent — £2,250,000

A unique and rare Grade II listed mill house sitting astride the River Stour, set in wonderful riverside gardens and overlooking the peaceful mill pond.

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


North Somerset — £2,000,000

Gatcombe Court has origins dating back to medieval times, but is essentially Jacobean in design and character having been altered in the late 17th and 20th century.

There are 10 bedrooms, five reception rooms, and five separate cottages included in the sale. Not to mention that rather beautiful pool in an old walled garden.

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


East Sussex — £3,250,000

The Spinney is an exceptional late Victorian country house: elegant, well-proportioned and beautifully presented.

As well as the main house there are 10.5 acres of grounds and a courtyard complex with two-bedroom cottage, garden store/workshop, three loose boxes and a three-bay garage.

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


Surrey — £1,400,000

Ridlands Farmhouse is a spacious property with plenty of character and period features, including ancient beams and traditional fireplaces.

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

A delightful Grade II listed cottage with a recently modernised extension on the outskirts of a sought-after Dartmoor village.

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


Kent — £2.75 million

The Clock House is an immaculate family home dating back to 1937 with later extensions. The house is a local landmark with a notable feature of the property being the refurbished clocktower, now housing a Bodet clock and the original bell.

The gardens extend across the width of the house and provide an excellent setting for al fresco dining, there is also a covered outdoor kitchen. Beyond the formal gardens is a large paddock. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 3.94 acres.

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


Kent — £9.2 million

‘One of Kent’s most magical estates’, in the words of the agents, yet it’s just over 40 minutes on the train from central London.

The main house is a sprawling 14,000sq ft joy, but there are also other buildings and cottages on this 132-acre estate.

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


Hampshire — £2.25 million

The Old Malthouse has been beautifully and innovatively restored and renovated to a very high standard. Within this thatched 17th Century period house is a fantastic mixture of both classic and contemporary design.

Every room is well proportioned, each with features of old and new combined. There are exposed lime washed beams, brickwork and arched doorways.

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


Flintshire — £2,500,000

‘One of North Wales’ finest and most historic houses’, say the agents of Gwysaney Hall, and the pictures suggest that it’s billed accurately.

This Grade II*-listed mansion near Mold is an early 17th century house set in 27 acres; the main house is vasts and unspoilt, while there are also cottages, land and gardens.

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


West Sussex — £3,500,000

Approached via its own sweeping driveway, Huntsland House is a six-bedroom house of almost 10,000 sq ft in Crawley Down.

The house is set in a beautiful, elevated position overlooking the countryside — and it’s been beautifully refurbished, full of original features and modern touches.

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


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