20 country homes for sale, from Somerset to Scotland, as seen in Country Life
A charming cottage in a village in Surrey at under £600,000 and a seven bedroom mansion north of the border for not much more than that make our round-up of the best homes to come up for sale via Country Life this week.
Wiltshire — £3,575,000
In a village not far from Marlborough, this gorgeous old mill house sits right on the river, and is wonderfully done out inside following a full renovation.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Hertfordshire — £1,600,000
A classic Georgian house in a deceptively-large plot that's big enough to include a paddock, in a village out in open countryside near Hitchin. There are five bedrooms, four reception rooms and a string of outbuildings with all sorts of possibilities.
For sale via Michael Graham — see more details and pictures.
Surrey — £11.95 million
A sitting room which simply must be seen to be believed at what might be, at 13,000 sq ft, the largest six-bedroom house we've seen all year. It's set amid bucolic splendour just outside Farnham.
For sale via Strutt & Parker and Knight Frank.
Hampshire — £16.75 million
Just magnificent, a Grade II*-listed country house with a tower, stables, cottages, farmland and fishing on the River Test within its 122 acres.
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For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Herefordshire — £1,200,000
A charming mill with outbuildings and countryside views, set in approx. 8 acres (3.23 Ha) of permanent pasture, gardens and pools.
For sale via Balfours — see more details and pictures.
Leicestershire — £649,950
A unique extended four/five-bedroom cottage arranged over three spacious floors, set on a private plot in a sought-after village.
For sale via Bentons — see more details and pictures.
North Yorkshire — £1,350,000
An outstanding manor house with up to ten bedrooms, fabulous river views along the Esk Valley and landscaped gardens, located near Whitby.
For sale via Blenkin & Co — see more details and pictures.
East Sussex — £1,400,000
Rylands is a beautiful 17th century Grade II listed home steeped in history and character, set in approx. 1.15 acres in a sought-after village.
For sale via Charles Wycherley — see more details and pictures.
West Sussex — £645,000
A character cottage full of charm and period features including exposed beams and inglenook fireplace, in a semi-rural location.
For sale via Churchill — see more details and pictures.
East Grinstead — £2,500,000
A charming refurbished country house on 2.5 acres with a pool, period features, a contemporary finish and stunning countryside views.
For sale via EXP UK — see more details and pictures.
Cornwall — £925,000
A Grade II listed manor house in a private and peaceful setting with extensive outbuildings and 4.7 acres of gardens and grounds.
For sale via Fine & Country — see more details and pictures.
Berkshire — £1,800,000
A stunning Grade II listed country home offering heritage charm and contemporary living with equestrian facilities, in just under 3.5 acres
For sale via Fox Grant — see more details and pictures.
Fife — £785,000
A substantial family home with seven bedrooms, two games rooms and garden with mature trees, on the edge of an attractive hamlet.
For sale via Galbraith — see more details and pictures.
Warwickshire — £525,000
A renovated and modernised detached character cottage with enclosed private garden, garage and parking, presented to a superb standard.
For sale via Hayman-Joyce — see more details and pictures.
Kent — £600,000
An exceptionally pretty detached home with stunning views, delightful gardens, double cart barn, log store and lovely outside home office.
For sale via Hobbs Parker — see more details and pictures.
Suffolk — £1,500,000
Historic Suffolk farmhouse with fine views, heated swimming pool and tennis court, set within 6.7 acres in a tranquil edge of village setting.
For sale via Jackson Stops — see more details and pictures.
Somerset — £2,500,000
A stunning seven-bedroom Grade II listed family home with walled garden, in the pretty village of Kelston.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Somerset — £900,000
A beautiful renovated period home with flexible accommodation, mature gardens and stunning views to the village of Butleigh.
For sale via Sandersons — see more details and pictures.
Somerset — £1,155,000
A character Grade II six-bedroom farmhouse with far reaching views, stone outbuildings and stables, set in 4.51 acres in an elevated position.
For sale via Stags — see more details and pictures.
Surrey — £585,000
A spacious and very well presented two/three double bedroom cottage with log burner and large gardens, located in the Surrey Hills.
Toby Keel is Country Life's Digital Director, and has been running the website and social media channels since 2016. A former sports journalist, he writes about property, cars, lifestyle, travel, nature.
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