Cheshire — £5,600,000
Almost 200 acres for sale as well as this superb country seat near the pretty villages of Audlem and Woore.
There's an all-weather manege and showjumping field, vast swathes of land, cavernous outbuildings and a tennis court that they'd be proud of in SW19.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £2,250,000
The charmingly named village of Brompton Ralph is the setting for this fine equestrian-friendly home in the Quantocks, not far from the beaches of North Somerset.
A manageable but still generous 16 acres of land makes it ideal for someone wanting to move out to the countrhy without going the Full Clarkson.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £3,500,000
In the beautiful village of Crondall, not far from Farnham, is this gorgeous turn-of-the-20th century home that is a pure joy to behold.
As well as 21 acres and '89 bedrooms' (we assume that's a typo for 8/9, but who are we to say?) it also has the charming extra of being on a road called Bowling Alley. Quite how that came to be, we have no idea — but we will investigate.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £1,975,000
An fantastic barn conversion with five bedrooms, five reception rooms and four bathrooms — one of which has one of those amazing wooden baths in it. There's wood everywhere, in fact, with the original beams matching nicely with the newer fixtures and fittings.
There's also a pool with a mural of orcas on the bottom. It's these little touches that make the difference.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £850,000
An exceptional and beautifully presented (and, might we add, wonderfully photographed — kudos to the agents) four-bedroom character home with fantastic countryside views over the Yorkshire Dales.
For sale with GSC Grays. See more pictures and details for this property.
Gloucestershire — £795,000
Fabulous Grade II listed cottage with beautifully maintained garden, large detached garage and extensive off-street parking, in an active village. And all for under £800k. What more could you want in the Cotswolds?
For sale with Hayman Joyce. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £975,000
Beautiful oak framed barn conversion and self-contained annexe completed to a high standard and includes an impressive galleried landing, all cleverly designed to maximise light and space. So much so that they've snuck a pool table in to the main open plan living area.
For sale with Hobbs Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £950,000
A charming and recently updated three-bedroom Grade II listed property dating back to the 17th century, set in the scenic Stratfield Saye Estate.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £625,000
A substantial 17th century four-bedroom farmhouse with large garden and detached recreational barn, in a stunning elevated position. The sort of house which makes you wonder why we don't all live in the Dales.
For sale with Robin Jessop. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £600,000
Charming three/four-bedroom home with open plan living area, separate sitting room and terraced garden with views, in the popular village of Pilton.
For sale with Sandersons. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £675,000
A charming Victorian former lodge with annexe once part of Escot House, enjoying open views over mature gardens and countryside.
For sale with Stags. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £1,325,000
A very well presented four-bedroom character home with spectacular views and a large garden with swimming pool, set in a desirable area between Godalming and Dorking.
For sale with Terra Cotta. See more pictures and details for this property.
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19 charming homes for sale, from picture-perfect cottages to beachside retreats, as seen in Country LifeThis week's selection of some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life this week.
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You can’t always rely on the Great British summer — but you can rely on its watchesBritish watchmakers have excelled themselves in recent months — releasing bright and beautiful timepieces that you'll want on your wrist through summer, and beyond.
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19 charming homes for sale, from picture-perfect cottages to beachside retreats, as seen in Country Life
This week's selection of some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life this week.
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Tim Burton is selling the house he shared with Helena Bonham-Carter, a sublime home on the Thames that comes with three private islandsMill House in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, might just be the perfect English country home.
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A spectacular tower for sale that's a blend of Victorian folly, architectural marvel and 21st century family homeHadlow Tower has space, and a back story of love, jealousy and intrigue.
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A spectacular, light-filled home on the Isle of Wight where you can see the water from practically every windowPenny Churchill takes a look at the grand and impressive Fishbourne Quay House.
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The former stables — and recording studio for the Pet Shop Boys — transformed with a magical blend of city and country aesthetic, now seeking a new ownerIn the heart of Clerkenwell, what was once a Victorian industrial unit is now a beautiful home.
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The Good Life 2025? A development promising 'Britain's greenest homes' blends zero carbon, organic allotments and a touch of luxury in the Kent countrysideHartdene Barns, sitting on a disused dairy farm in Kent, is a vision of what sustainable living one day mean for all of us.
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Breathtaking views and gardens that run down to the water's edge at this delightful home in CornwallThe Garden House in Polruan sums up the appeal of waterside living. Penny Churchill steps inside.
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A 500-acre estate that spent 11 centuries in the same family, for sale for only the second time in its historyIn the beautiful hills of north Wales the Garthewin estate has come up for sale, including a great country house once restored by the architect who created Portmeirion. Penny Churchill takes a closer look.
