20 beautiful country homes for sale from under £420,000, as seen in Country Life
We take a look back at some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life in the past couple of weeks.


Surrey — £6,350,000
'One of Guildford's finest private residences,' say the agents of this house that offers true country life while being just 1.6 miles from the city's High Street.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Bedfordshire — £3,750,000
A beautiful old rectory dating back to the late 17th century, with outbuildings, formal gardens and grounds of over 14 acres.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Gloucestershire — £3,250,000
AUpper Rushmire Farm is a classical Cotswold farmhouse with a separate barn conversion and views over the surrounding countryside.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cumbria — £950,000
A fine six-bedroom detached dwelling circa 1867, beautifully set in 2 acres of grounds in a stunning location near Hadrian’s Wall.
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For sale with Hayward Tod via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Warwickshire — £1,100,000
Part of a Grade II listed, stone Victorian hunting lodge with a wealth of period features and incredible entertaining space.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,750,000
A superbly situated edge of village house with an annexe and a generous garden, in sought-after Wye on the Kent Downs.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £625,000
This Grade II listed house has been sympathetically restored with a circular walled courtyard and a picturesque hip-gabled barn.
For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Warwickshire — £750,000
Beautiful character Grade II listed detached four-bedroom house with beautiful garden and lovely views of the Cotswold countryside.
For sale with Hayman-Joyce via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £500,000
Idyllic semi-detached country cottage retaining much of its original charm. Delightful gardens and stunning farmland views.
For sale with Hobbs Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £1,250,000
A charming, detached family home in Ockley built in the mid-19th century with a large garden and superb views over open farmland.
For sale with Jackson-Stops via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Leicestershire — £419,950
An English country cottage with character accommodation and features that have been maintained and restored by the current owner.
For sale with Bentons via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Warwickshire — £825,000
A delightful Cotswold stone detached cottage in the popular north Cotswold village of Ilmington.
For sale with Hayman-Joyce via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Straffordshire — £950,000
This five-bedroom, picturesque barn is surrounded by panoramic countryside views offering breathtaking views throughout each season.
For sale with Paul Carr via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £1,100,000
A beautiful former Station Masters House and waiting room which currently operates as a stunning luxury five star holiday let.
For sale with Robin Jessops via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £700,000
A three-bedroom detached Grade II listed property in a sought-after village with a walled garden, outbuildings and ample parking.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,000,000
A stunning three-bedroom barn conversion with an open plan kitchen/dining room and a gorgeous rear garden with a charming stream.
For sale with Wood & Pilcher via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £950,000
This secluded farmhouse is tucked away at the end of a long driveway and has been significantly extended to offer vast accommodation.
For sale with Cooper and Tanner via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £850,000
A Grade II listed, five-bedroom period home in a prime village location with several outbuildings and grounds of approx. 1/2 acre.
For sale with Gibbins Richards via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £1,200,000
Offering generous accommodation and a charming south facing garden, this detached four-bedroom family home enjoys a superb village location
For sale with Oakleys via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £750,000
A four-bedroom house with two reception rooms and views over open fields and the village green.
For sale with Clifton & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
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