20 magnificent houses, as seen in the pages of Country Life
Our regular round-up includes a delightful Yorkshire cottage and a house in Surrey that's hard to believe comes in under the £1m mark.


Buckinghamshire - £995,000
Characterful and spacious detached family home and detached barn with strong potential for conversion. Rural hamlet. 1/3 acre.
For sale via Wilkinson at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
County Durham - £525,000
A stone-built barn conversion with attached period cottage and panoramic views over the Durham Dale.
For sale via J W Wood at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Devon – £2,000,000
You can build a new house in one of the greatest positions in Devon – planning permission is in place to demolish and create something new and extraordinary.
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Dorset - £900,000
Traditional four bed farmhouse, outbuildings offering conversion potential (STP) and 65 acres. Close to Beaminster.
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East Riding of Yorkshire - £220,000
A delightful two bedroom semi-detached house situated within the popular village of Tickton.
For sale via Grays & Co at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hampshire – £1,850,000
An attractive Listed Grade II village house with paddocks in the Bourne Valley.
For sale via Jackson-Stops & Staff. See more pictures and details about this property.
Kent - £720,000
Four bed detached property occupying a good-sized plot retaining many original features. Electric gate and timber workshop.
For sale via Philberts at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Lancashire - £629,950
Delightful and spacious three bed farmhouse dating back in parts to 1825, extended by current owners. Set in approx. 2.3 acres.
North Yorkshire - £895,000
Extended six bed (four en-suite) farmhouse, fantastic views over the East Yorkshire "Savannah" plus three barn conversions applied for.
For sale via Houses etc at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire - £995,000
Superb residence set in approx. 5.955 acres of landscaped grounds and paddocks, with delightful views of the surrounding countryside.
Nottinghamshire - £1,100,000
Stunning converted barn set in 11 acres with ancillary accommodation including red brick and pantile barn and workshops.
For sale via JHWalter at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Pembrokeshire - £450,000
Brook Bough is a charming three bed, three reception detached property with a one bed detached annexe, gardens and garage.
Perthshire - £900,000
Attractive country house with beautiful views. Gardener's cottage, traditional outbuildings and garden grounds of about 6 acres.
For sale via Galbraith at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Powys - £695,000
17th Century Grade II timber-framed residence in an elevated position with detached barn set in approx. 12 acres of grounds.
For sale via Balfours at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Somerset - £700,000
A classical Grade II listed five bed Georgian villa situated in the heart of the stylish surroundings of prestigious Hill Road.
For sale via Mark Templer at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Suffolk - £1,300,000
A Grade II listed five bed house in a stunning secluded setting, all in grounds of about 2.26 acres, with quality annexe and studio.
For sale via Fenn Wright at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey - £995,000
Charming four/five bed, Grade II listed, detached Tudor Cottage, set in over ¼ acre gardens with outbuildings and parking.
For sale via Hills & Downham at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey – £29,000,000
A magnificent Palladian mansion within the Wentworth Estate.
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex - £359,950
Two bed semi-detached cottage with off-road parking, new kitchen and oak flooring. Situated in the South Downs National Park.
For sale via Osborn Humphreys at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Yorkshire - £495,000
Spacious four bed family home with land extending to approx. 1.33ha (3.28ac). Additional cottage by separate negotiation.
For sale via WBW Surveyors at OnTheMarket.com. See more pictures and details about this property.
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