18 magnificent houses, as seen in the pages of Country Life
Take a look at our selection of some of some of the properties featured in the pages of Country Life's issue from 14 June 2017.


Marbella – Guide price €3.15 million
Stunning Mediterranean-style villa with Moorish touches in El Madroñal, a gated community with 24-hour security and surrounded by nature in Benahavís
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Bridport, Dorset – Guide price £1.85 million
Splendid Grade II Listed house with attractive garden and grounds of about 2.84 acres located on the edge of this pretty West Dorset village
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
London SW3 – Guide price £15.95 million (Freehold)
A spectacular family home which has been completely refurbished to a very high standard and specification.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Chislehurst, Kent – Price on application
Superb private estate offering a 6 bedroom luxury residence with private garden, swimming pool and tennis court, 7 further dwellings and a barn, set in beautiful landscaped gardens.
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On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Clapham. London – Guide price £12 million
An exceptional Georgian villa set behind a hedged front garden and offering in excess of 9,200sq ft of elegant living space.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Headley Stud, Hampshire – £10,500,000
One of the country's finest private equestrian centres, with planning permission for a 16,000sq ft country house.
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
Ilkley, West Yorkshire – Guide price £2.65 million
Outstanding residential and amenity estate in a prime location.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Louth, Lincolnshire – Guide price £1.25 million
Magnificent Grade II listed Georgian town house set in spectacular gardens and grounds of around 1.1 acre.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Marylebone, London – From £5.3 million to £6.95 million
Newly developed houses in the heart of Marylebone village.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Norfolk – Offers over £1,500,000
Westgate Farm provides an exceptionally rare opportunity to purchase a coastal smallholding on the outskirts of Burnham Market comprising farm house, bungalow, modern farm buildings and 11.07 hectares of arable land.
On the market with Cruso Wilkin. See more details about this property.
Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire – £3,950,000
An edge of village Georgian vicarage in the Cotswolds.
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
Chieveley, Berkshire – £3,250,000
A classic 18th century village rectory of architectural merit set in approximately 1.94 acres of manicured garden and grounds. Comprising 6 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 6 bathrooms, swimming pool and tennis court.
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
Downton, Wiltshire – Guide price £12 million
An important Grade I Listed Georgian Country House, in a listed parkland setting, 7 miles to the south of Salisbury.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Tysoe Vale Farm, Warwickshire – £4,950,000
A well-equipped and compact country estate.
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
Upton-on-Severn, Worcestershire – Guide price £5 million
A Magnificent grade I Listed Tudor mansion house situation within beautifully landscaped gardens and parkland.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Sussex – Price on application
Exceptional new home built to a high specification directly on the beach with uninterrupted sea views.
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
London SW1 – Guide price £30 million
Wilton Crescent is an elegant Grade II listed house close to Hyde Park and Knightsbridge.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Wirral, Cheshire – Price on application
A handsome manor house, Listed Grade II*, standing in a delightful mature garden setting with views to the Dee Estuary.
On the market with Jackson-Stops & Staff. See more details about 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 His Majesty 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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A 500-year-old cottage in West Sussex that's as beautiful as you could ever hope to see, with a pool ringed by flowers, stables and a croquet lawn
James Fisher was in need of some balm for the soul when he came across Woodshill House.
By James Fisher Published
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From Cornish Gilliflower to Rivers Early Peach: An apple a day keeps Britain’s heritage native fruit from dying out
81% of traditional apple orchards have vanished from Britain, but ‘heritage’ apples retain a following, says Jack Watkins, who rounds up nine of the most interesting.
By Jack Watkins Published
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A 500-year-old cottage in West Sussex that's as beautiful as you could ever hope to see, with a pool ringed by flowers, stables and a croquet lawn
James Fisher was in need of some balm for the soul when he came across Woodshill House.
By James Fisher Published
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A Clarkson's Farm of one's own: Five properties with just enough farmland for you and your family, from under £1 million
Moving to the country is one thing; moving to the country and being able to grow and rear all your own food is another level entirely, and all these properties offer exactly that.
By Arabella Youens Published
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Six superb homes, from chocolate box cottages to grand Tudor mansions, as seen in Country Life
Our regular round-up includes charming home counties houses and superb grand country house in Ireland.
By Toby Keel Published
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A billionaire's thatched cottage is for sale in Surrey, once owned by the oil magnate J. Paul Getty
Chestnut Cottage is a joyous little home — albeit one with the most unusual bedrooms to acreage to price balances we've ever seen. Toby Keel takes a look inside.
By Toby Keel Published
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Medieval Italian? 19th century French? 16th century German? You're spoilt for choice if you're looking to buy a gorgeous continental castle
From hills of Italy to a Bavarian palace, Toby Keel takes a look at three of the finest castles for sale across Europe today.
By Toby Keel Published
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How to buy a house at auction
Buying at auction can mean you secure your dream property for a bargain price, but preparation is the key
By Annabel Dixon Last updated
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The homes of two 1980s TV icons are both up for sale at the same time
The houses where Bob Monkhouse and Sir Terry Wogan spent decades of their lives are currently on the market. Annabel Dixon takes a look.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Living on the edge? A lighthouse for sale on a clifftop on one of the most remote islands in Britain
Bressay Lighthouse was built by the father and uncle of the 'Treasure Island' author.
By Rosie Paterson Published