22 idyllic homes from the Cotswolds to Cornwall, as seen in Country Life
Our round-up of some of the finest homes to appear in Country Life over the past week or so includes over a dozen picture-perfect Cotswolds properties.


Cornwall – £2,750,000
Majestic family home on the Fowey Estuary.
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Cornwall – £2,750,000
Private waterfront retreat overlooking Fowey.
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Devon – £3,950,000
The ideal family home.
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Gloucestershire – £1,175,000
A listed family house with stunning interiors.
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Gloucestershire – £1,175,000
A charming former mill.
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Gloucestershire – £1,250,000
Desirable house in a unique and exclusive rural location close to Stow on the Wold.
For sale with Hayman Joyce. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire – £1,750,000
An immaculate house with a dramatic view.
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Gloucestershire – £1,750,000
Occupying an amazing rural Cotswold setting.
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Gloucestershire – £1,900,000
A quintessential Cotswold house.
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Gloucestershire – £2,250,000
A superb Victorian home
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Gloucestershire – £3,500,000
A Cotswold country estate with wonderful views.
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Gloucestershire – £5,000,000
Within striking distance of Cheltenham.
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Gloucestershire – £595,000
An immaculately presented town house on the edge of Cirencester.
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Gloucestershire – £700,000
The Georgian boat house with residential plans.
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Gloucestershire – £875,000
A Georgian farmhouse with a games room.
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Gloucestershire – £895,000
A listed house on the edge of the Badminton Estate.
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Gloucestershire – OIEO £1,000,000
Historic and spacious farmhouse.
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Leicestershire – £1,600,000
Edge of village Georgian house with views.
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North Yorkshire – £1,250,000
Situated within extensive gardens.
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Northumberland – £1,450,000
This prominent five-bedroom country hall has four reception rooms and boasts original period features throughout. Espley Hall was built in circa 1865 and is set amongst 10 acres of gardens and woodland.
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Oxfordshire – £6,500,000
The house of one's dreams with unlimited potential.
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West Yorkshire – £2,650,000
A handsome house, with beautiful gardens.
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