21 beautiful country houses for sale, from a thatched cottage to a grand stately home, as seen in Country Life
We take a look back at some of the finest homes to appear in Country Life over the past week or so.

Bedfordshire — £750,000
Beautiful 16th Century country cottage with five bedrooms, garage and driveway parking, as well as a fabulous ¾ acre garden.
For sale with Artistry via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cambridgeshire — £750,000
Stunning four bed thatched home with 1,000 sq. ft. barn, ⅔ of an acre. Near Cambridge, Newmarket, Ely and Wicken Fen National Trust.
For sale with Prestige via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Devon — £675,000
A beautifully presented and spacious period five bedroom house with a wealth of historic features, large garden and barns.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
East Sussex — £1,300,000
Beautifully located, exceptional four bed property - principally single storey, with three reception rooms and outbuilding. 16 acres.
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Essex — £1,300,000
A handsome and historic Grade II listed country farmhouse with 4.35 mature acres. Situated in a peaceful rural position.
For sale with Zoe Napier via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hampshire — £1,500,000
Tucked away in a central location, a detached family house with 3,675 sq. ft. of accommodation, parking and gardens.
For sale with Winkworths via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Herefordshire — £675,000
Superb, newly built detached country house in a popular rural village, on the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire border.
For sale with Grant & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Kent — £1,250,000
A fascinating medieval hall house with splendid Victorian addition and separate annexe, in a rural location with about 4 acres.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Lancashire — £750,000
Situated in an exclusive modern development is this impressive contemporary detached residence offering plenty of space.
For sale with Ryder & Dutton via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Leicestershire — £850,000
A magnificent family home and a detached second property ideal for use by extended family or possibility to rent out separately.
For sale with Bentons via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Lincolnshire — £1,500,000
This superb Georgian English country house has a flat, tennis court, heated swimming pool and magnificent gardens and grounds.
For sale with Blenkin & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Norfolk — £2,000,000
A 16th Century Grade II listed country house, wonderfully positioned at the heart of its own 12 acres of gardens and grounds.
For sale with Savills via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire — £450,000
Imposing Grade II listed manor house with five bedrooms. Stunning Yorkshire Dales location. Viewing by appointment.
For sale with Robin Jessop via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Pembrokeshire — £445,000
Superb three bed character barn conversion; open-plan living, bathroom, en-suite shower, underfloor heating and landscaped garden.
Somerset — £1,300,000
Located near Exmoor National Park; a five bedroom country home within 42 acres of land (further land available if required).
For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Somerset — £695,000
An attractive period residence offering six bedroom living accommodation, self-contained annexe, garage and large gardens.
Suffolk — £795,000
Contemporary agricultural barn conversion with outstanding field views and stunning sitting/dining/kitchen area. EPC B.
Suffolk — £950,000
Set on a plot approaching 3.5 acres; a three bedroom family home, cart-lodge with annexe, Dutch barn, stables and traditional barn.
For sale with Fenn Wright via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey — £1,295,000
A superb home set in extensive communal grounds within a gated development, moments from the River Thames.
For sale with Curchods via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Yorkshire — £875,000
Substantially extended and deceptively spacious six bedroom detached house enjoying extensive views.
For sale with Renton & Parr via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Worcestershire — £500,000
Sitting in a beautiful garden amidst rambling roses, this is the archetypal, picture-perfect, chocolate-box cottage.
For sale with Magi Alexander via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
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