17 spectacular homes, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the best homes to appear in Country Life over the past week or so, including a fine Georgian home for under £450,000 and a beautiful 17th century Cotswolds cottage.


Aylesbury - £1,300,000
A three bedroom detached former lock keeper’s cottage with parking, landscaped gardens, a courtyard garden and panoramic views.
For sale with Michael Graham via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Chelmsford - £575,000
Detached village house backing onto private parkland situated in the heart of this attractive mid-Essex village - no chain.
For sale with Fenn Wright via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cranbrook - £1,850,000
A 1920s Arts & Crafts style country house surrounded by grounds with equestrian facilities and views over the Southern Downs.
For sale with Savills via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Danbury - £675,000
A detached cottage situated in grounds of 0.6 of an acre with outstanding views over the surrounding countryside for many miles.
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For sale with Meacock Jones via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Edinburgh - £440,000
A fine Georgian house in a private setting on the edge of the village with adjacent outbuildings.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Exeter - £1,500,000
An elegant, detached Georgian residence with a separate two bedroom annexe, beautiful gardens and outstanding Dartmoor views.
Goring - £1,300,000
A classic Georgian listed village house on the River Pang.
For sale with Jackson-Stops via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Haslemere - £890,000
A delightful character home offering extensive accommodation with mature gardens, ample parking and station nearby (approx. 4 miles).
For sale with Keats via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Haywards Heath - £1,400,000
A stylish five bed family home with annexe, located in a stunning rural setting with approx. 15 acres of woodland and paddocks.
Headington - £1,200,000
Dating from the 17th Century this beautiful, Grade II listed cottage is in one of the most desirable villages in Oxfordshire.
For sale with Scott Fraser via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Ilkley - £725,000
A four/five bed family home appointed to an exceptional standard, enjoying a pleasant setting on the edge of the village. EPC D.
For sale with Dale Eddison via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Ledbury - £625,000
Delightful and versatile village edge small-holding, with character single-storey house. In all 2 acres.
For sale with Grant & Co via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Mawdesley - £850,000
Detached five bed barn, three receptions, farmhouse kitchen, oak framed garden room, cobbled courtyard, beautiful rear gardens.
For sale with Angela Burnett via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Penrith - £800,000
Superb six bed Georgian country house, period features, idyllic grounds, approx. 2 acres, wonderful views, close to National Park.
For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Plymouth - £1,000,000
A stunning late Victorian former Rectory located in a beautiful and tranquil position hidden from view. Recently refurbished.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Stratford upon Avon - £1,400,000
A stylish detached and renovated Cotswold stone family home, within walking distance of the heart of Chipping Campden.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
York - £995,000
Detached house with over 4000 sq ft. of accommodation, a garage block, parking for 8 cars, surrounded by glorious grounds.
For sale with Blenkin & Co via OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
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