Best country houses for sale this week
A Wiltshire home that throws out the rule book and a string of charming, commutable homes make it into our round-up this week.
Hampshire — £2.85 million
The wine cellar alone is sure to win over at least of the potential buyers for this home in an enviable setting in Hampshire, with trains from nearby Grateley getting to London in an hour and a quarter.
There's a bit of updating needed to be sure, but the house is a joy — as are the groudns, which include a wonderful walled garden.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Leicestershire — £1.95 million
This Queen Anne farmhouse sits right in the middle of the village of Lubenham, a pretty spot with a pub, a lovely primary school and a conservation area protecting its charms.
The house itself is a gorgeous, sympathetically-restored home — but we suspect the paddocks, stables, outbuildings and workshops will prove just as much of a selling point to the next owner.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Northamptonshire — £2 million
Three houses for the price of one — a farmhouse, a cottage and a converted barn — plus its own little vineyard at this village home overlooking open countryside. There's even a discreet bank of solar panels, so you can be at least partially self-sufficient for both power and wine.
For sale via Michael Graham — see more details and pictures.
Wiltshire — £9.5 million
Striking and unusual, this Arts-and-Crafts house — which dates to 1905 — is bold on the outside, and bold within, from the magnificent colour scheme to the cherry blossom tree in the dining room.
The equestrian facilities are truly outstanding, too, with both indoor and outdoor maneges, wonderful stables and a parade ring, as well as paddocks within the 60 acres.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
East Sussex — £2,400,000
This gated farmhouse is set in an idyllic 21 acres of gardens and woodland, and has outstanding equestrian facilities.
It's a wonderful blend of rural charm and refined modern living — and we love the cabin tucked away in the woods within the grounds.
For sale via Bees Homes — see more details and pictures.
Norfolk — £2,000,000
A Grade II-listed barn built in the late 17th century that's been converted into a grand, 21st century eco-home with air source heat pump, solar panels and ultra-fast internet. It's set in four acres, and comes with two separate cottages that are rented out and generate over £1,000 a month each.
For sale via Humberts — see more details and pictures.
Devon — £1,500,000
Space, privacy and seclusion at this Grade-II listed country house with four acres, a cottage, outbuildings and a location looking across open countryside to Devon's south coast.
For sale via Stags — see more details and pictures.
Kent — £1,400,000
Character pours out from this farmhouse, thanks to a sensitive refurbishment that's kept the charm — the library is a real highlight. There's a separate annexe, thatched double garage, gardens of over three acres, and its commutable from a nearby station
For sale via Hobbs Parker — see more details and pictures.
Oxfordshire — £1,350,000
One of the Thame's most iconic homes, a six-bedroom house overlooking the town’s cricket ground and St Mary’s church.
For sale via Hammett Hayward — see more details and pictures.
Somerset — £1,300,000
A wisteria-clad, six-bed home dating back to the 19th century, with Exmoor National Park literally on your doorstep.
For sale via Fine & Country — see more details and pictures.
East Sussex — £1,250,000
It's all about the garden and the spectacular position on the South Downs at this three-bedroom home in the hills above Lewes.
For sale via Charles Wycherley — see more details and pictures.
Surrey — £950,000
By no means the prettiest home on this list, but to those who love horses this is the holy grail: a house with stables and almost three acres, only just outside the M25, for under £1 million.
For sale via Churchill Country & Equestrian — see more details and pictures.
Perth — £875,000
A country house within a beautiful walled garden enjoying a superb location, woodland and a paddock.
For sale via Galbraith — see more details and pictures.
Shropshire — £845,000
Beautifully presented family house with five bedrooms, jaw-dropping panoramas of Shropshire countryside, and no chain.
For sale via Balfours — see more details and pictures.
Devon — £3.95 million
An estate mentioned in the Domesday Book, with a spectacular tale to tell. The house has been here since at least the 13th century, was once the house of the Bishop of Exeter, and was expanded and enlarged in the 19th century to turn it into the Gothic Revival mansion that it is today.
18,000 sq ft, eight bedrooms, plus a string of ancillary flats make this more than just a home in the countryside outside Exeter. And did we mention the chapel, with its stained glass windows?
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
East Sussex — £5 million
Over 100 acres of land, staggeringly impressive equestrian facilities (including a hangar-like barn containing an indoor manege) and a sprawling eight-bedroom house, set in rolling hills near Hartfield, between Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead. A country estate that's genuinely commutable to London.
For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Surrrey — £6.95 million
At first glance a classic Arts-and-Crafts mansion in the Surrey hills between Guildford and Dorking, but a closer look reveals a house built to exacting standards as recently as 2013.
The countryside — which is incredibly unspoilt considering the proximity to London — surrounds the place, while inside there's charm, space, and a magnificent wine cellar-slash-tasting room.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Hertfordshire — £1.7 million
Surrounded by countryside in the village of Cottered, this home — which is less than two years old — might be very new, but it scores highly for its location and (unlike far too many new builds) the 1.37-acre plot.
And what you might lose in character you gain back in energy savings: this superbly-insulated house has an air source heat pump, solar panels and more eco-friendly elements to earn it an impressive EPC rating of 87.
For sale via Michael Graham — see more details and pictures.
Cornwall — £3.4 million
A five-bedroom house right on the water at Restronguet Point, giving unmatched views across the Fal Estuary.
The house itself dates to the 1960s — it was built by well-known local architect John Crowther — and retains a mid-20th-century vibe within, with parquet flooring and huge picture windows. But really, this one is all about the location and the 135ft of waterfront to call your own.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Berkshire — £9.25 million
A real rarity in the form of a 250-acre estate for sale in Berkshire. An 11,000 sq ft country house is at the heart of things, but there are half a dozen cottages, land, equestian facilities, farmland and a motor museum. The vendors are happy to split it into lots.
For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Buckinghamshire — £3.425 million
A charming village house that feels like a true country home, yet walking distance from a station that can get you to London in under an hour.
For sale via Michael Graham — see more details and pictures.
West Berkshire — £13.5 million
A huge country house, extensively renovated, on a magnificent 31-acre estate. Everything looks superbly done — with the sort of pool you'd imagine seeing in The White Lotus.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Suffolk — £1.75 million
An Elizabethan manor house in the wonderful town of Woodbridge.
It's also deceptively large — six bedrooms, nine acres — which you might not spot from the pictures. What you will spot from the pictures is that it's utterly charming throughout.
For sale via Jackson-Stops — see more details and pictures.
Devon — £1.35 million
This old farmhouse comes with a couple of cottages and more than three acres. There's work to be done but the potential is enormous.
For sale via Stags — see more details and pictures.
Jersey — £1.25 million
Light, airy and beautiful within, this five-bedroom Victorian house is a short walk from St Aubin's Bay.
For sale via Fine & Country — see more details and pictures.
Worcestershire — £13.5 million
Ombersley Court is as grand as property gets: 30,000 sq ft, Grade I-listed, literally dozens of rooms, and spectacular throughout.
The ground floor, first and second floors have a string of bedrooms, grand halls, boudoirs, kitchens and more — but there's also a basement which, according to the floorplan, has a further 19 rooms to do with as you will. What a game of hide-and-seek that could be.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Cornwall — £3.5 million
Can you imagine waking up to this view? You wouldn't need to if you bought this cliffside home in Maenporth.
For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Isle of Wight — £3.5 million
The former home of Queen Vicoria's chaplain is for sale, a mid-17th century home that's been wonderfully brought into the 21st century.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Hampshire — £2.65 million
A bucolic setting, 17th century charm and a 40ft kitchen-diner with a vaulted ceiling are among the highlights at this wonderful home. And we didn't even have time to mention the pool.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
West Sussex — £5 million
The words 'you must come down to my place in the country' seem to have been invented for houses such as this one near Haywards Heath, with its sprawling floorplan, gardens, stables and swimming pool. The dream.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Buckinghamshire — £1.2 million
How's this for splendid isolation? A converted barn that has become a superb rural property, with endless views of the countryside.
For sale via Michael Graham — see more details and pictures.
Dorset — £1,650,000
What was once a Victorian schoolhouse in a heavenly, bucolic setting is now a 21st century home in a heavenly, bucolic setting. It's been for sale for a while and has had its price trimmed by £300,000. Why the price cut? We suspect it's the unusual use of space. The heart of the house is a huge living space, the old school hall, some 36ft-long room with a vaulted veiling; yet the three bedrooms are all fairly modestly sized.
It's wonderfully done, however, and those who are happy with the place as it is will be delighted to own a grand home in a blessed swathe of Dorset, near Shaftesbury. And if you feel it could do with some tweaks? The £300,000 saving should more than cover architects, builders and any back and forth with Historic England about potential changes to the layout of this Grade II-listed home.
For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Gloucestershire — £1,950,000
In the rolling Cotswolds hills just north of Cheltenham, and close to a pretty village called Gretton, this five-bedroom farmhouse comes with 16 acres of land. Despite the peaceful and secluded surroundings, the M5 is less than ten miles away making it potentially commutable to places such as Bristol and Birmingham.
The whole place has been expertly refurbished, albeit in places with a few modern touches and, in places, an exotic colour scheme that won't be to everyone's taste (although we do love the green billiard room). But for those who share the taste, or don't mind a spot of redecorating, this seems a great prospect — and it's below the mansion tax threshold.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Cumbria — £1,750,000
It's hard to believe that this Cumbrian home near Cockermouth hasn't been snapped up. The value on offer for an 11-bedroom home set in 11 acres of land in one of Britain's most beautiful areas is quite something.
There is work to be done at Tallentire Hall, but this home — whose oldest parts date to the 16th century — is surely worth the effort, particularly since a lordship title is available via separate negotiation.
For sale via Fine & Country — see more details and pictures.
Shetland — £350,000
We wrote about Bressay Lighthouse back in September, and while it's an astonishing bargain with seven bedrooms and almost 4,500sq ft in a breathtaking spot, there is a huge amount to do.
The catch is that this is a truly remote place: we're not talking about a few hours up the M6, but rather a flight to Shetland followed by a ferry. That explains why it hasn't been snapped up already, but we're sure it won't be long.
For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Scotland — £5,500,000
Just off the west coast of Scotland lies Shuna Island, a true playground of open spaces, natural beauty, wildlife, beaches and — yes — a castle. And it's looking for a new owner.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Buckinghamshire — £1,900,000
A seven-bedroom home that looks like something from a glossy costume drama, in the heart of the pretty town of Winslow.
For sale via Michael Graham — see more details and pictures.
North Yorkshire — £850,000
Period property elegantly renovated and complemented by a range of outbuildings, large gardens and views of the White Horse.
For sale via Blenkin & Co — see more details and pictures.
Dumfries and Galloway — £550,000
Cumnock Knowes provides extensive accommodation space over three floors, sitting in a stunning rural location, with far reaching countryside views.
For sale via Galbraith — see more details and pictures.
Suffolk — £1,500,000
Historic Suffolk farmhouse with fine views, heated swimming pool and tennis court, set within just under seven acres in a tranquil edge of village setting.
For sale via Jackson-Stops — see more details and pictures.
Kent — £1,100,000
An elegant period house surrounded by extensive gardens and grounds including a sweep in turning circle driveway, ‘Ragstone’ buildings and a large garage with floor above.
For sale via Hobbs Parker — see more details and pictures.
Dorset — £750,000
Charming thatched cottage, with light rooms, elegant stone, modern touches, and a welcoming kitchen/dining space.
For sale via DOMVS — see more details and pictures.
Shropshire — £625,000
A charming four-bedroom house with a multi-purpose barn and attractive gardens, set within the heart of the sought-after village of Ashford Carbonel.
For sale via Balfours — see more details and pictures.
Devon — £4,000,000
A sprawling mansion in an superb location, looking out across Dartmoor.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Kent — £3,950,000
Absolutely exquisite, Grade II*-listed house in Biddenden that dates back to 1419.
For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Kent — £700,000
Set back from the road, this beautifully refurbished, detached family home is perfect for modern family life and entertaining.
For sale via Sandersons — see more details and pictures.
Somerset — £1,100,000
A period six-bedroom farmhouse with an array of traditional stone outbuildings, gardens and grounds of almost four acres.
For sale via Stags — see more details and pictures.
Derbyshire — £,1250,000
A fabulous four-bedroom country home set in more than eight acres, with excellent equestrian amenities and surrounded by open Staffordshire countryside.
For sale via John German — see more details and pictures.
Staffordshire — £395,000
A charming three-bedroom detached stone cottage, beautifully set close to the picturesque Peak District
For sale via Bennett Samway — see more details and pictures.
Leicestershire — £1,250,000
A magnificent, Edwardian-built ‘Arts and Crafts’ house, with six bedrooms and many original period features.
Inside, the place is just magnificent — as the pictures show — and it has a fine location in Rothley Garden Suburb.
For sale via Bentons — see more details and pictures.
Yorkshire — £1,000,000
Handsome period house of nearly 2000 sq ft with garage and garden, perfectly positioned in a village on the edge of York
For sale via Blenkin & Co — see more details and pictures.
Shropshire — £625,000
A charming four-bedroom house with a multi-purpose barn and attractive gardens, set in a prime village location.
For sale via Balfours — see more details and pictures.
Cornwall — £750,000
A charming home with generous accommodation, set in over an acre with several outbuildings with planning permission.
For sale via Fine & Country — see more details and pictures.
Fife — £695,000
A substantial farmhouse with river views. Enjoys three reception rooms and five bedrooms plus outbuilding for extra space.
For sale via Galbraith — see more details and pictures.
Suffolk — £1.995 million
Sitting at the end of a long, tree-lined drive, this grand country home is packed with period charm — we particularly love the dining room with its timbered ceiling and inglenook fireplace.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Somerset — £795,000
A stylishly restored cottage in a popular village with three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, three double beds and a pretty courtyard.
