11 absolutely magnificent properties, as seen in Country Life
We look back at some of the best properties featured in the pages of Country Life over the past couple of weeks.


Aberdeen – £1.7 million
An oasis in the city - a rare country house with stable block, substantial out buildings and historic windmill set in approx 10 acres in Aberdeen
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Buckinghamshire – £4.25 million
Family House with spectacular views
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Dartmouth – £2.95 million
This brand new house has been built with an outstanding level of craftsmanship and features 5 en suite bedrooms, superb leisure facilities including a gym and sauna, surround sound cinema, artist’s studio and an additional 2 bedroom guest cottage.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
East Sussex – From £465,000
This new development comprises 13 three and four-bedroom semi-detached and terraced houses, designed and finished to exacting standards.
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For sale with Jones Homes. See more pictures and details about this property.
Edinburgh – £575,000
A generously proportioned three bedroom garden level flat in a highly sought after location.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Fife – £795,000
An impressive Edwardian family house with exceptional accommodation on the edge of the coastal village of Pittenweem.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Glasgow – £1.25 million
Unique Coia designed house near Glasgow.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Isle of Coll – Price on application
Fine ‘A' listed Georgian castle in an idyllic island location.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Peeblesshire – £875,000
Impressive Victorian Scots Baronial house in the rolling Scottish Borders countryside.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Somerset – £2.75 million
A truly exceptional 4 bed country residence – the major wing of G II* Listed building, light & impressive accommodation. Two garages, parking and 2.4 acres to River with riparian rights.
For sale with Pritchards. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey – £15.5 million
Palatial period house with commanding views towards London.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Spectacular Scottish castles and estates for sale
A look at the finest castles, country houses and estates for sale in Scotland today.
Credit: Duchal estate near Kilmacolm - Knight Frank
The Duchal estate: A Georgian mansion and 450 enchanting acres a few miles from Glasgow
This fantastic house in a vast stretch of land comes with a dizzying list of extras - including sporting and
Credit: Strutt & Parker
The magnificent apartment that hosted Lloyd George, Churchill and Conan Doyle
This exquisite apartment is situated in the former home of Arthur Balfour.
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'Just look at those stairs. Just as an art form, they are bewitching, like the shell of a nautilus': The lure of buying a stairway to heaven
It seems like madness to buy a house purely because you fall in love with the staircase — but sometimes, they are simply so beautiful that it's impossible to resist. Toby Keel takes a look at some glorious examples of staircases we've seen in Country Life in the last couple of years.
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'I found myself in a magical world of a sun-dappled forest, speckled with wild flowers of kaleidoscopic colours and brilliant mosses': Solo walking in the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees reserves its best treasures for walkers prepared to venture off the well-beaten trail, says Teresa Levonian Cole, on a solo holiday in Ribes de Freser.
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'Just look at those stairs. Just as an art form, they are bewitching, like the shell of a nautilus': The lure of buying a stairway to heaven
It seems like madness to buy a house purely because you fall in love with the staircase — but sometimes, they are simply so beautiful that it's impossible to resist. Toby Keel takes a look at some glorious examples of staircases we've seen in Country Life in the last couple of years.
By Toby Keel Published
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A one-of-a-kind waterfront estate with two private beaches is for sale on the same storied American island that Jackie Kennedy, the Obamas and Princess Diana have all visited
Beach Farm on Martha’s Vineyard — a favourite summertime holiday destination with prominent American families — is a perfect melding of New England and Scandinavian design styles.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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The architect who created the MI6 building only designed a tiny handful of houses — and one of them is now up for sale in one of London's most bucolic spots
Sir Terry Farrell designed the beautiful, light-filled, T-shaped Drum House in Petersham, with gardens laid out by John Sallis Chandler, who has won multiple RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medals.
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'True waterfront homes are finite... miss one and it could be years before you see another like it again': Why the best waterfront property always hits the spot
There’s no denying the appeal of waterfront property, which now sells for some 51% more than its inland equivalent, finds Knight Frank. Annabel Dixon explores the shore.
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19 charming homes for sale, from picture-perfect cottages to beachside retreats, as seen in Country Life
This week's selection of some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life this week.
By Toby Keel Published
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Tim Burton is selling the house he shared with Helena Bonham-Carter, a sublime home on the Thames that comes with three private islands
Mill House in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, might just be the perfect English country home.
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A spectacular tower for sale that's a blend of Victorian folly, architectural marvel and 21st century family home
Hadlow Tower has space, and a back story of love, jealousy and intrigue.
By Toby Keel Published
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A spectacular, light-filled home on the Isle of Wight where you can see the water from practically every window
Penny Churchill takes a look at the grand and impressive Fishbourne Quay House.
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