13 beautiful homes, as seen in Country Life
A picture-perfect thatched cottage and a pair of magnificent estates are just some of this week's highlights.


Cumbria - £2,000,000
A truly magnificent country house standing in a beautiful setting within the Lake District National Park.
For sale with Finest Properties. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cumbria – £1,250,000
A breathtaking farm with spectacular views overlooking Loweswater and the surrounding Lakeland Fells. The property comprises a delightful 3-bedroom farmhouse and range of traditional buildings plus up to 172 acres land.
For sale with Mitchells Land Agency. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire – £1,250,000
Desirable house in a unique and exclusive rural location near Stow-on-the-Wold.
For sale with Hayman Joyce. See more pictures and details about this property.
Isle of Wight – From £225,000
Sea frontage luxury 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments with envious elevated cliff top location. 6 Penthouse Suites. Private gardens, balconies or roof top terraces as well as underground parking.
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For sale with Hose Rhodes Dickson. See more pictures and details about this property.
Lincolnshire – £3,400,000
A traditional residential farm in a tranquil setting, including a six-bedroom unimproved mid-17th century house. For sale as a whole or in any combination of three lots.
For sale with JH Walter. See more pictures and details about this property.
Norfolk – £425,000
An opportunity to completely restore and renovate this magnificent Grade II* Listed 17th Century residence to its former splendour occupying a prominent position in the town centre
For sale with Durrants. See more pictures and details about this property.
Northumberland - £2,450,000
An imposing country house and separate coach house standing in a beautiful historic riverside position.
For sale with Finest Properties. See more pictures and details about this property.
Northumberland – Price on Application
A compact country estate set in beautiful Northumberland countryside.
For sale with Finest Properties. See more pictures and details about this property.
Northumberland – Price on Application
A magnificent Grade II Listed hall with extensive grounds and stunning coastal views.
For sale with Finest Properties. See more pictures and details about this property.
Nottinghamshire – £1,850,000
A fine and substantial country house constructed to a remarkably high standard (late 2008) set in private grounds of 6.90 acres, having a virtually panoramic aspect across the surrounding countryside to Lincoln Cathedral.
For sale with Smith & Partners. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex – £1,650,000
Exceptional c.71 acre site with Planning Permission to build a stunning contemporary home having potential for equestrian or vineyard uses.
For sale with Clarke Gammon Wellers. See more pictures and details about this property.
Wiltshire - £495,000
A delightful 17th century cottage, Listed Grade II, set on the edge of the National Trust Stourhead Estate with distant views over the surrounding countryside.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Wye Valley – From £74,950
A new luxury retirement home investment opportunity in Wye Valley accommodating long and short-term residents. The stunning countryside in which it is situated makes it an ideal option for a relaxing retreat.
For sale with One Touch Investment. See more pictures and details about this property.
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A woolly mammoth skeleton is among the curiosities for sale to save fire-ravaged Parnham Park
The auction of the owner James Perkins' collection, hosted by Dreweatts, tomorrow (May 13), will be used to fund renovation works at Parnham Park in Dorset.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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The ‘utterly unique’ skincare brand that’s used in the ‘world’s best hotel’ spa
The Seed to Skin brand was the byproduct of one woman’s length fertility journey — it’s so good that today it’s used in a hotel voted the ‘world’s best’.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Five Cotswold dream homes on the market from £3m to £18m, as seen in Country Life
This week we have a Cotswolds-themed rundown of some of the finest homes to come to the market in this beautiful part of England.
By Toby Keel Published
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A modern masterpiece for sale in Cornwall that's just one mile from the beach
Hay House combines location, elegance and modern family living to create a special home for the 21st century.
By James Fisher Published
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A rollercoaster, Bauhaus department store and Brutalist football stand top the latest Buildings at Risk List
The latest Buildings at Risk List from the Twentieth Century Society has been announced. Sunwin House department store and Blackpool’s Grand National Rollercoaster both feature.
By Jack Watkins Published
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Lutyens's last masterpiece comes up for sale in Oxfordshire, with 27 bedrooms and a cricket pitch
Middleton Park in Middleton Stoney is a vast country home that must surely be among the nation's best
By James Fisher Published
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A 10-bedroom manor house in the heart of the Cotswolds with all the trimmings
Waterton House sits on the edge of Ampney Crucis, and is as elegant as can be.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A seven bedroom Buckinghamshire rectory that might be a little haunted
Grade II-listed the Old Rectory is a home of astounding charm and beauty, and comes with a friendly visitor.
By James Fisher Published
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Over the Hills and Far Away: Robert Plant's Welsh hideaway is up for sale
Other notable residents of The Argoed in the Wye Valley include George Bernard Shaw and Beatrice Webb.
By James Fisher Published
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Period charm and contemporary tastes collide in an eight-bedroom listed home in Durham
Morton House is a rare example of a home where you can have the best of both worlds.
By James Fisher Published