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.
Country Life is unlike any other magazine: the only glossy weekly on the newsstand and the only magazine that has been guest-edited by HRH The King not once, but twice. It is a celebration of modern rural life and all its diverse joys and pleasures — that was first published in Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee year. Our eclectic mixture of witty and informative content — from the most up-to-date property news and commentary and a coveted glimpse inside some of the UK's best houses and gardens, to gardening, the arts and interior design, written by experts in their field — still cannot be found in print or online, anywhere else.
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Merlins: Britain's smallest bird of prey is a 'swerving, zigzagging, 240mph weighted missile' that's gutsy enough to chase off a golden eagle
Size doesn’t matter when it comes to the fighting spirit of the tiny merlin, a fierce parent and favoured hunting accessory of Mary, Queen of Scots.
By Mark Cocker Published
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The greatest moment in the life of Jessie Owens: Country Life Quiz of the Day, June 13, 2025
Breathtaking athleticism and Shakespeare's birthday are among the questions in the final quiz of the week.
By Country Life Published
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Soft tones and a sense of place: A Mayfair duplex that breaks the modern mould
A new designer-led residence at 60 Curzon in Mayfair reminds us that everything new doesn't necessarily have to look it.
By James Fisher Published
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'The very best North Yorkshire has to offer': The £25 million Kirkham Estate
With 1,103 acres and on the market for the first time in a century, we've got a new frontrunner for the sale of the year.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The reality of 20 years of house price rises in Britain, from the places that have had a charmed life to the spots where it's a struggle to move back home
At first glance the ups and downs of the property market seem to even out over time — but dig in to the numbers and you'll see wild regional variations which paint a very difference picture. Annabel Dixon analyses new research which tells the story.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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A historic Yorkshire hall, meticulously restored to its former 18th-century magnificence
Womersley Park is a masterpiece and one of Yorkshire's great historic houses. And it could be yours.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Rowing past dreams: An idyllic riverside home with a boathouse, croquet pitch and Olympic pedigree
The Manor in Long Wittenham is a perfect Thames-side getaway. Comes with a free boat.
By James Fisher Published
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A bucolic Sussex home that's 'like stepping into a fairytale', yet just 30 minutes from central London
Felmere House is a playground for nature and only 30 minutes from London.
By James Fisher Last updated
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Magnificent mansions across the Home Counties, from £3 million to £14 million, as seen in Country Life
A waterside dream home and a house and estate with over 1,100 years of history make our round-up this week.
By Toby Keel Last updated
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Vibrant colours and exquisite taste make this three-bedroom London townhouse sing
On Kennington's West Square, this Grade II-listed home is a monument to the discerning eye.
By James Fisher Published