17 wonderful homes across Britain, as seen in Country Life
Our round-up this week includes everything from a sprawling mansion full of history to a remote cabin getaway.


Kent — £4,500,000
The Nunnery is an idyllic Grade II listed country house believed to date back to the 16th Century with later extensions.
The house has been refurbished and modernised, with accommodation that extends to over 6,900 sq ft arranged over three floors and is well balanced between formal and informal living.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,850,000
Elegant country house with generously proportioned accommodation and views, located just a short walk from Westerham town.
For sale with Jackson Stops via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £1,500,000
An outstanding family house of more than 5,000 sq. ft. with triple garage and gardens, in a rural location very close to York.
For sale with Blenkin & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
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Gloucestershire — £1,500,000
Splendid William and Mary 17th century Grade II* listed orangery, beautifully located on the southern edge of Northwick Park.
For sale with Hayman-Joyce via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Worcestershire — £1,475,000
Ashmore House is a beautiful late Georgian country house from the 16th century with well-presented accommodation and quintessentially English gardens and grounds.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,199,000
An extensive equestrian property including converted barn, detached holiday cottage, stable yard, riding arena and 12.15 acres of land.
For sale with Hobbs Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £1,000,000
A beautiful detached five-bedroom farmhouse with numerous reception rooms, indoor swimming pool and over three acres of land.
For sale with Cooper and Tanner via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Suffolk — £1,000,000
A distinctive four-bedroom Grade ll listed property with parking and a garage, located in the heart of Woodbridge close to the River Deben.
For sale with Fenn Wright via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £1,000,000
Known as “The Chapel Of Rock” this stunning and unique home sits within a large plot with storage building and large paved patio ideal for al fresco dining.
For sale with FSS via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £1,000,000
An attractive detached country home requiring full modernisation with two additional cottages and outbuildings, sitting in approx. 1.58 acres.
For sale with GSC Grays via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £949,000
Yew Tree House is a charming Grade II listed family home with a wealth of traditional features, an extensive garden and swimming pond.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
East Sussex — £750,000
A four-bedroom detached family home built around 1920 with far-reaching views and large mature garden, situated on a countryside lane.
For sale with Wood & Pilcher via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £680,000
A spectacular, contemporary barn conversion on a large plot in a convenient location with outstanding countryside views.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £650,000
Raydale Cottage is a beautiful Dales property with unspoilt views and retaining original character and charm, set in a truly exceptional location.
For sale with JR Hopper via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Wiltshire — £450,000
A charming and quirky Grade II listed house built in 1710, arranged over three floors and sitting in just under an acre of garden.
For sale with Winkworth via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dumfries and Galloway — £239,000
A unique opportunity to purchase a new bespoke cedar holiday lodge on the spectacular Galloway coastline with uninterrupted south facing sea views.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for 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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Water you're waiting for? Britain's best heritage lidos were built to save swimmers from polluted seas full of potato peelings, oil and coal — and they're still in action today
The seaside lido continues to offer safe swimming for holidaymakers irrespective of the tide, but they're also architectural gems worthy of our admiration.
By Kathryn Ferry Published
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Ironmongers' Hall: The medieval marvel destroyed by a First World War bomb, and it's inspiring 21st century renaissance
Ironmongers’ Hall in London EC2 — home of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers — is one of the Great Twelve City Livery Companies. This year it is celebrating the centenary of its Tudor-style Hall; John Goodall takes a look, and tells the remarkable story of the building. Photographs by Will Pryce for the Country Life Picture Library
By John Goodall Published
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The majestic New Forest estate formerly owned by a billionaire adventurer — famous for driving 'the world's fastest kettle' — has come up for sale
Great estates in the unspoilt setting of the New Forest are always a welcome sight on the market, and Newton Park is a wonderful example with a sad story to tell. Anna White tells more.
By Anna White Last updated
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A Hampshire Manor for sale that dates back to the days of Alfred the Great, with the most beautiful staircase we've seen in years
The ten bedroom property features an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa complex and stables, and it was restored by the same architect who worked on Downing Street.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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The new property hotspots where you can have it all: Beautiful houses, great schools and idyllic lifestyle
Across the country people are selling up and heading to the towns where there's no compromise on dream homes, outstanding schooling and the good life, according to analysis from two of Britain's top estate agents. Anna White explains.
By Anna White Published
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Where Venice once ruled: The roving Venetians left handsome imprints across the Greek world, from its religion to its rambling villas
Matthew Dennison explores the lingering traces of Venice's vanished empire — and the best places to buy where it once stood.
By Matthew Dennison Last updated
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A delightful 16th century home with some of Kent's most beautiful gardens has come on to the market
The Grange puts the 'garden' into the Garden of England.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A pristine Scottish island for sale at the price of a garage in Fulham
A dot on the map of the west coast of Scotland has come on to the market, where you'll be surrounded by sea, living off grid and be neighbours with the local seal colony.
By Toby Keel Published
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18 beautiful homes, from charming cottages to a Highland mansion with unbeatable views, as seen in Country Life
Our look at some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life in the past week includes Georgian manor houses, charming commutable homes and the grandest home in Newcastle.
By Toby Keel Published
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The gorgeous Somerset home of the designer behind one of Glastonbury's chicest spots
The Manor in Hinton Blewitt is a glorious Georgian home that ticks every box.
By Toby Keel Published