Cottages, mansions and two spectacular church conversions, as seen in Country Life
Our regular round-up includes cottages, mansions and two spectacular church conversions.


Carmarthenshire — £400,000
A charming and characterful four bedroom cottage on the outskirts of the village. With two reception rooms and rural views.
Dumfries and Galloway — £700,000
A beautifully proportioned country house, located in a stunning position with outstanding views towards the Galloway Hills.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
East Sussex — £1,000,000
Chain free; a five bedroom Grade II listed Tudor home near Mayfield, with grounds extending to approx. 4.7 acre.
For sale with Wood & Pilcher via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire — £600,000
A unique three bedroom cottage situated on the edge of the village, with a garden and woodland. In all 0.45 acres.
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For sale with Hayman Joyce via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hertfordshire — £1,250,000
An exceptional Grade II listed family home with a wealth of character and charm. Located in a beautiful Hertfordshire village.
For sale with Haart via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Kent — £1,350,000
A delightful farmhouse with a one bedroom cottage and a barn with planning to convert. Set in a rural position in 6 acres.
Moray — £559,000
Beautifully converted church which has been tastefully redesigned to provide comfortable accommodation on two floors.
For sale with Bell Ingram via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Oxfordshire — £850,000
A delightful four bedroom detached property recently updated, located in a sought-after riverside village.
For sale with Mullie via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Somerset — £1,000,000
Exceptional character manor house with adjoining two bedroom cottage. All set in grounds extending to 1.92 acres.
For sale with GTH via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Staffordshire — £2,375,000
A stunning Grade II* listed period country house with fantastic views over open countryside, set in approx. 31.2 acres.
For sale with Caudwell & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Staffordshire — £950,000
Wonderful family home with outbuildings and land, enjoying far-reaching views. Close to the sought-after village of Abbots Bromley.
For sale with John German via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey — £1,750,000
An immaculately presented seven bedroom house situated on nearly a quarter of an acre plot in popular village near Polesden Lacey.
For sale with Patrick Gardner via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex — £2,200,000
Enlarged and modernised five bed family home with outbuildings in 1.5 acres of beautiful private grounds, with extensive garaging.
For sale with Savills via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Yorkshire — £1,300,000
A handsome Grade II listed family home and annexe, within a rural setting. Approx. 6.4 acres, including paddock and tennis court.
For sale with Dale Eddison via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Yorkshire — £495,000
A stunning four bedroom extended dormer bungalow which has been refurbished. Set in a popular location, with far-reaching views.
For sale with Shaun Mellor via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Wiltshire — £525,000
Set in the heart of a picturesque village, Castlemayne Cottage is a beautiful three bedroom Grade II listed cottage full of charm.
For sale with Winkworth via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Wiltshire — £950,000
A pretty village house with five bedrooms, an external music room/office and a garage. Set in just under an acre of garden.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Buckinghamshire — £1,200,000
A two bedroom cottage backing onto the River Misbourne, with 11 acres of land and great potential for development (STPP).
For sale with Chancellors via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
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