18 magical homes from £475k to £3.5m, as seen in Country Life
Some wonderful West Country homes are among the many superb houses to come up for sale via Country Life this week.


Somerset — £2,750,000
What was originally a 12th-century monastery is now a stupendous country house a few miles outside Bristol.
There are nine bedrooms and eight reception rooms, with breathtaking period features throughout. Magnificent.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £3,250,000
An exquisite acre and a bit of English country gardens surround this delightful Georgian-style house in the village of Freshford,
It's beautifully done inside and out, and the village location means you can be in the centre of Bath in 10 minutes by train.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £3,500,000
A sumptuous country house set in 78 acres of Exmoor, not far from Barnstaple.
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Modern additions and original architecture have been fused brilliantly, while the gardens include a glorious outdoor pool.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £2,500,000
An elegant and substantial family home of 4,658 sq. ft. enjoying southerly views over greenbelt countryside with large gardens and a tennis court.
For sale with Jackson Stops. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £1,750,000
A remarkable, part thatched village home with separate cottage steeped in character, situated in the village of Weston Turville.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorset — £1,650,000
An impressive detached Georgian country house with stylish living accommodation, a delightful garden and stunning views.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,350,000
Beautifully presented unlisted Kentish farmhouse with fabulous outside space including gardens, pond, adjoining paddock and outbuildings.
For sale with Hobbs Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Derbyshire — £1,250,000
Parklands is a unique and attractive country home fitted to an exceptional standard with quality oak fittings, set on 1.12 acres in a rural setting.
For sale with John German. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £1,250,000
An impressive Grade II listed home dating from the 18th century featuring over 5,000 sq. ft. of accommodation, set in 5 acres of beautiful grounds.
For sale with Stags. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,200,000
This sympathetically renovated, spacious Grade II listed Elizabethan country house is full of character, set in a well-established, secluded garden.
For sale with Fine & Country. See more pictures and details for this property.
Ayrshire — £1,095,000
An outstanding five-bedroom Grade A listed Georgian house with adjoining barn, stunning gardens and grazing land, totalling about 82.41 acres.
For sale with Galbraith. See more pictures and details for this property.
Essex — £995,000
A delightful three-bedroom home with annexe and delightful cottage garden, in an attractive rural setting just 2.5 miles from Epping, with easy commute to London.
For sale with Stevenette. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £895,000
This characterful home has been comprehensively and imaginatively upgraded to offer high-spec accommodation with a stunning garden for entertaining.
For sale with Oakleys. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £800,000
A beautiful Grade II listed 16th century house with outdoor pool, adaptable outbuilding, generous gardens and grounds of approx. an acre. No onward chain.
For sale with GTH. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £700,000
A beautifully romantic Grade II listed cottage that has been well-restored with maintained original features, set in the Kent countryside.
For sale with Sandersons. See more pictures and details for this property.
Highland — £475,000
This rarely available beautifully presented four-bedroom family home enjoys superb open views to Loch Carron and the mountains, set in an enviable waterside position.
For sale with Bell Ingram. See more pictures and details for this property.
Leicestershire — £475,000
A fabulous four-bedroom cottage offering an ideal blend of original features and character with high quality contemporary fittings.
For sale with Bentons. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £470,000
John Hodges’ Cottage has an abundance of character features, attractive gardens, off-road parking and is within walking distance of amenities.
For sale with Cooper and Tanner. See more pictures and details for this property.
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