10 wonderful countryside homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our selection of the latest properties to come to the market via Country Life includes a truly idyllic North Yorkshire home.


Bedfordshire — £1,750,000
A classically styled 1930’s residence set on one of the finest and most secluded plots in Woburn Sands with superb gardens.
For sale with Jackson-Stops via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Worcestershire — £1,795,000
A beautiful, Grade II listed, country house accompanied by a tennis court and versatile outbuildings set in 2.8 acres.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Bedfordshire — £1,250,000
An early 1900s double bay fronted seven bedroom detached property in an elevated position on the edge of the village of Lidlington.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £12,000,000
Crockmore House is a substantial country house, with stunning gardens expertly designed and landscaped by Christopher Bradley-Hole.
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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorset — £3,500,000
Culverhouse Farm, which sits in an elevated position overlooking the beautiful North Dorset landscape, is a delightful family property with extensive accommodation and outbuildings.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Shropshire — £850,000
A characterful, former Victorian school house with original features and superbly tended gardens and versatile outbuilding.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £1,200,000
A four-bedroom former farmhouse and mill nestled within a tranquil valley and surrounded by 12.25 acres of land.
For sale with STAGS via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £940,000
Somerset Long House oozes character with its original features, approx one acre garden and out buildings with holiday let opportunity.
For sale with Sandersons via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £2,250,000
An outstanding manor house with beautiful gardens and grounds facing south towards the Cleveland Hills.
For sale with GSC Grays via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Leicestershire — £750,000
Cresswell House is a fine stone and brick six-bedroom detached house, with beautiful south-facing rear gardens.
For sale with Alexanders via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
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