11 breathtaking homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our weekly look at some of the best homes to come to the market through Country Life over the past week or so contains a true gem in Hampshire, and much more.


Bedfordshire — £2,600,000
A Grade II* listed house on the site of a former fortified manor house with a moat (an ancient scheduled monument), a tennis court, outbuildings and over 24 acres of gardens and paddocks.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — Price on application
Ropley House is a handsome classic Grade II* listed Georgian House with red brick elevations and Dutch end gables relieved by sash windows under a tile roof.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £6,500,000
Oxney Court is a rare and beautiful house offering an exceptional combination of an extremely elegant principal house together with excellent guest and staff accommodation, all wonderfully served by the further facilities in terms of leisure and entertainment.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Herefordshire — £3.5 million
A remarkable Grade II Listed Georgian Country House with superb gardens and grounds, beautifully positioned within undulating Herefordshire countryside.
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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dumfries and Galloway — £1,750,000
Orchardton Castle is a unique Grade B listed Scottish castle set in approximately 5 acres, and located on the Solway Coast.
For sale with Fine and Country via On The Market. See more pictures and details for this property.
Inverness-Shire — £1,100,000
A most impressive steading conversion and a charming cottage, both with spectacular loch and mountain views.
For sale with Galbraith via On The Market. See more pictures and details for this property.
Suffolk — £1,750,000
A significant six bedroom family home extending to over 4,700 sq ft, set in over half an acre on the edge of Woodbridge.
For sale with Jackson Stops via On The Market. See more pictures and details for this property.
Durham — £695,000
Set on approx. 0.3 acres of land, this imposing five bedroom family home is one of the biggest in the area.
For sale with JW Wood via On The Market. See more pictures and details for this property.
Worcestershire — £625,000
With original features throughout, The Old Plough offers wooden floors, beams, exposed brickwork and great uninterrupted views.
For sale with Magi Alexander via On The Market. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Yorkshire — £900,000
A beautiful five bedroom detached family home in a stunning location, with delightful views over the valley towards Thunderbridge.
For sale with Simon Blyth via On The Market. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £550,000
Set in 6.2 acres, a fascinating converted railway station making a peaceful retreat on the edge of the popular Exe Valley village.
For sale with Stags via On The Market. See more pictures and details for this property.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
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