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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Athena: We need to get serious about saving our museums
The government announced that museums ‘can now apply for £20 million of funding to invest in their future’ last week. But will this be enough?
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Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
By Toby Keel Published
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Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
By Toby Keel Published
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380 acres and 90 bedrooms on the £25m private island being sold by one of Britain's top music producers
Stormzy, Rihanna and the Rolling Stones are just a part of the story at Osea Island, a dot on the map in the seas off Essex.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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A home cinema, tasteful interiors and 65 acres of private parkland hidden in an unassuming lodge in Kent
North Lodge near Tonbridge may seem relatively simple, but there is a lot more than what meets the eye.
By James Fisher Published
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A rare opportunity to own a family home on Vanbrugh Terrace, one of London's finest streets
This six-bedroom Victorian home sits right on the start line of the London Marathon, with easy access to Blackheath and Greenwich Park.
By James Fisher Published
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A tale of everyday life as lived on Britain's most expensive street
Winnington Road in Hampstead has an average house price of £11.9 million. But what's it really like? Lotte Brundle went to find out.
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Damon Hill's former home in Marbella is the perfect place to slow down
The glorious Andalusian-style villa is found within the Lomas de Marbella Club and just a short walk from the beach.
By James Fisher Published
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A 327-acre estate in the heart of 'England’s Côte d’Or', with a 26,000sq ft Georgian style home at its heart
Stokes Hall in the Crouch Valley is an inspiring property looking for a new owner.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Schreiber House, 'the most significant London townhouse of the second half of the 20th century', is up for sale
The five-bedroom Modernist masterpiece sits on the edge of Hampstead Heath.
By Lotte Brundle Published