20 wonderful homes, from clifftop cottages to cosy medieval dwellings, as seen in Country Life
Take a look at some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life in recent days.

West Sussex — £4,250,000
A 17th century home that dips its toes into famously picturesque Bosham Harbour, near Chichester.
Full of character inside, this listed home has been completely renovated.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cornwall — £4,500,000
An almost absurdly picturesque location at Restronguet Point on Cornwall's southern coastline is the key draw at this beautiful home.
The house itself is a modernist home with five bedrooms and 5,000sq ft of accommodation.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £3,500,000
A 1930s Arts and Crafts home with 6,300 sq ft and a charmingly secluded garden — and an easy commute to London.
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For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Sussex — £2,650,000
Sea views from almost every room at this beachside home in East Preston, on the Sussex coast.
There's a Long Island vibe to the house, garden and swimming pool, while from a nearby railway station you can easily get to Brighton or Chichester in under half an hour.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cornwall — £2,750,000
Clinging to a clifftop at Cadgwith, just up the coast from Lizard Point, is this home with epic views across the English Channel.
Six bedrooms and huge open-plan living space make this an ideal place for a getaway with friends or family.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £1,950,000
An outstanding small estate with plenty of potential and 100 acres of land, located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
For sale with Robin Jessop. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,750,000
Charming gardens, character features and a woodland setting on the Surrey/Kent border.
For sale with Jackson Stops. See more pictures and details for this property.
East Sussex — £1,650,000
Those in need of plenty of space should take a look at this barn-style house with seven bedrooms, indoor swimming pool, double garage and a south-facing sun terrace.
For sale with Charles Wycherley. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £1,500,000
A 43 acre farm with a pair of dwellings and a range of outbuildings — but there is a huge amount of work to be done.
For sale with Cooper and Tanner. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorset — £1,500,000
Chocolate box cottage with its own tennis court? That's the lure of this beautifully-presented 18th century farmhouse, with five bedrooms and four reception rooms, in an unspoilt rural spot.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Derbyshire — £1,200,000
A splendid and authentic farmhouse with a one-bedroom cottage, a paddock and stunning views.
For sale with Bennet Samways. See more pictures and details for this property.
Scottish Borders — £1,200,000
A gracefully-proportioned Georgian family home in the Tweed Valley. Fabulous views to Melrose Abbey and the Eildon Hills.
For sale with GSC Grays. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £1,000,000
The traditional exterior of this five-bedroom family home belies the wonderful refurbishment within, including a huge kitchen diner with glass roof and bi-folding doors. Also includes a four-bedroom holiday let.
For sale with Sandersons. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £975,000
Under £1 million for a Georgian detached house that's commutable to London? Step this way.
For sale with Hobbs Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Wiltshire — £800,000
A pretty three-bedroom detached house on a plot of just under an acre.
For sale with Fielder & Jones. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £725,000
You'll be in the pink — in every sense — at this two-bedroom period cottage in a village not far from Daylesford and Chipping Norton.
For sale with Maxwell Douglas. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £675,000
The date above the door proudly states 1480 at this character-filled three-bedroom home, full of original features and modern touches, in a pretty village just outside the M25.
For sale with Fine & Country. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £650,000
Total renovation needed, but vast potential at this Somerset farmhouse a few miles from Taunton.
For sale with GTH. See more pictures and details for this property.
Derbyshire — £600,000
Gorgeously situated, meticulously improved and modernised, this three-bedroom detached property has a stunning countryside setting.
For sale with John German. See more pictures and details for this property.
Perth & Kinross — £475,000
A traditional four-bedroom farmhouse with surrounding garden and paddock, set in approx. 2.67 acres (1.08 ha) just north of Perth.
For sale with Bell Ingram. See more pictures and details for this property.
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