Exquisite homes in Devon, Yorkshire and Oxfordshire are among the wonders in our round-up of the best homes for sale in Britain.
Suffolk — £2,000,000
A stunning, Grade II-Listed country house dating from the 15th century and full of character — not least in its bold yellow colour.
Many changes have been made over the years, with additions and amendments that have left this a gorgeous, light and airy period home.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £7,000,000
A captivating property accessed via a grand, meandering driveway, nestled within approximately 23 acres of exquisitely manicured gardens, parkland, and paddocks.
The covered veranda is a dream addition to an already marvellous house, while inside you can see the utmost care and attention to detail that is evident from the extensive refurbishment carried out by the current owners.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £4,750,000
The Postern is an extremely attractive Grade II*-listed country house with exquisite proportions and a dreamy setting, dating back to 1757.
There is fine panelling in the drawing room and study, multi-pane sash windows, high ceilings and accommodation over three floors — and if you need more space there is a further 30 acres available by separate negotiation.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £1,395,000
Thatched and detached is always an alluring combination, and all the more so in a home that’s both large and beautifully-finished inside.
This lovely, Grade II-listed home is in the village of Chinnor, near Aylesbury, and within easy reach of London.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £2,000,000
This Georgian former rectory and cottage is set in seven acres of beautiful grounds amidst unspoilt countryside.
It started life as a much smaller 17th century house that is reputed to have been dismantled and then re-assembled and extended in its current position.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Gloucestershire — £2,950,000
A simply beautiful Cotswolds manor house in a village not far from Cirencester, with a wonderful location and grounds that run down to the river.
The house is also full of history: Charles II is believed to have taken refuge here in 1651 following the Battle of Worcester.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Sussex — £3,000,000
Irresistible and full of character, this farmhouse is set in 60 acres of land near the immaculate village of Lindfield.
Five bedrooms and a range of outbuildings are among the draws — as is the magnificent driveway.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Staffordshire — £1,500,000
Built in around 1800, Burston House is set in a prominent position at the head of Burston Pool within the very desirable village of Burston.
Coming to the market for the first time in nearly 60 years, the house is a fine example of Regency architecture with tripartite sash windows, moulded lintels, cornice hood porch, deep skirting boards, coving, and original doors.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £2,350,000
A traditional brick and flint period farmhouse, Radnage Bottom Farm has been in the same family ownership for 36 years and is an excellent family home in a rural setting.
There are character features throughout, including exposed timbers and beams, numerous splendid fireplaces and original doors.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £4,000,000
18 berooms and views for miles around at this Victorian residence that provides more than 5,000 sq ft of space.
It’s currently used as a wedding location, and there are a series of cottages and cabins included as well as the main house.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £4,250,000
Built in 2021 to an exceptional standard, Hillside Barn is centred around unparalleled views of The South Downs.
This contemporary house offers a superb living experience, boasting six bedrooms, four bathrooms and four reception rooms spread across its expansive and light filled layout.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £2,500,000
A six-bedroom, detached property with an outdoor swimming pool, gated driveway and selection of outbuildings in a Hertfordshire village surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Totally refurbished in 2006, this house is full of comforts, with a cinema room and family room/bar among the rooms in a 6,000sq ft property.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Midlothian — £860,000
Howburn Cottage is an exceptional property in a phenomenal location.
Given its vicinity to Edinburgh, the sense of space and beautiful scenery is extraordinary; Scotland’s capital is just 16 miles away.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £8,500,000
With breathtaking views over Saunton Beach and the surrounding dunes, this 13,000 sq ft home has both space and a great location.
It’s yet to be finished off inside, allowing the new owners to specify all the finishing touches entirely to their taste.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,200,000
This Elizabethan manor house is exquisitely beautiful and has been meticulously renovated.
It’s also easily accessible, close to the M26 and M20 motorways and within moments of Borough Green station.
For sale with Fine & Country. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Sussex — £3,250,000
Eight acres and eight bedrooms at this delightful Georgian country house which comes with 600m of river frontage on the Rother.
The town of Midhurst is walking distance, while charming Petworth and well-connected Haslemere are both a short drive away.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Bedfordshire — £2,850,000
A sprawling property with huge amounts of space — including 11 bedrooms — as well as five acres and an indoor pool are for sale in this rural spot.
The rooms are split between the main house, a cottage, converted barn and an apartment over the carport.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Gloucestershire — £7,950,000
A ‘Victorian masterpiece in an exceptional setting’ say the agents, and we really couldn’t put it better. This is a grand a home as we’ve seen for sale in some time.
From the cellars below to the tower room and roof terrace above, every inch of this property is truly something to behold.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £5,250,000
Extraordinary original features, 545 acres of land and a breathtakingly peaceful location are on offer in this Yorkshire estate.
Lawkland Hall is situated right where the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Forest of Bowland AONB meet; and if you don’t wish to farm the land yourself, it’s presently tenanted and bringing in almost £80,000 a year.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £1,750,000
An exceptional property that embodies the perfect blend of convenience, luxury and contemporary design, nestled in a highly sought-after location.
For sale with Ashtons via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Shropshire — £895,000
Upper House is a charming country house with four/five bedrooms overlooking an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, set within 0.75 acres.
For sale with Balfours via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cornwall — £2,000,000
A beautifully refurbished Grade II listed five-bedroom coastal home with garage, gardens and paddock in Watergate Bay. Very successful holiday let.
For sale with ChartsEdge via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £895,000
Located in an enchanting wooded valley of Hawkcombe within Exmoor National Park sits this charming detached four-bedroom period house.
For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Perth and Kinross — £990,000
A beautiful five-bedroom Georgian former manse, with converted steading, situated in picturesque Highland Perthshire.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £1,750,000
A contemporary eco farmhouse with outbuilding and gardens set in approx. 10.42 acres, with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
For sale with GTH via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £875,000
The quintessential period cottage, with beautifully tended gardens is located within the heart of a highly reputable Buckinghamshire village.
For sale with Hamnett Hayward via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £800,000
A charming and historic country house with well-proportioned rooms and an expansive, private garden, located on a quiet lane.
For sale with Sandersons via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £750,000
A four-bedroom Grade II listed detached character house, set within private gardens at the foot of Ham Hill Country Park.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £1,450,000
A substantial characterful five-bedroom Edwardian detached family home with scope and garage, on a quiet road 0.5 miles from Dorking.
For sale with Terra Cotta via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £500,000
This delightful Grade II listed detached cottage is located in an elevated position with far reaching views and no near neighbours.
For sale with Webbers via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £3,750,000
In a village near Alresford, a wonderful opportunity to own a country house — originally an 18th century rectory — within glorious grounds.
There are five bedrooms in the main house and two more in the annexe (which also houses an office and family room) as well as a walled courtyard garden and wonderful views across the Candover Valley.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cornwall — £1,650,000
A wonderful 19th century home near the Pandora Inn with views over Restronguet Creek.
It’s on the market for the first time in more than 20 years, with four bedrooms, over 3,000sq ft and a terrace from which you can look out across the water.
For sale with Jonathan Cunliffe. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £2,000,000
An extraordinary medieval house which has grown with the centuries but still retained many of its original features — not least an incredible entrance hall and grounds which still have remnants of a moat.
Six bedrooms and sevn acres of land make this a grand country house, yet it’s close to the town of Hitchin, with easy access to the A1 and a fast train service that gets to King’s Cross in half an nour.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £7,950,000
A spectacular amalgamation of old school charm and modern design in this mini-estate of 19 acres in the South Downs, a little to the east of Winchester.
There is everything from a golf simulator to stables included, with the main house alone having more than 10,000sq ft.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Suffolk — £3,800,000
If exposed brick and timber is your idea of a great country house, you’ve come to the right place: this five-bedroom home near Bury St Edmunds has more of both than we can remember seeing in years.
The gardens are a real highlight as well, with an outdoor pool, kitchen garden, greenhouse, a separate cottage and superb equestrian facilities.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Warwickshire — £2,950,000
Sitting almost in the shadow of the village church, this is a seven-bedroom family house dating back a couple of hundred years.
There is a detached barn conversion, a plethora of other outbuildings and 30 acres of land — though it can be split in to lots.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Suffolk — £1,500,000
The sort of house you see while on holiday and think, ‘Ahh, wouldn’t it be lovely to live there?’ This is a four-bed gem right on the beach in Aldeburgh.
Light, airy and with wonderful views, it’s hard to imagine a nicer seaside home to escape to.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £2,950,000
Traditional architecture meets ingenious modern ideas at this lovely 6-bedroom home a few miles outside Ilminster, with sleek lighting, stylish furniture and a cinema room blending well with the huge windows and high ceilings of this Victorian house.
The grounds are, if anything, even more of a draw, with lawns, secret gardens, a tennis court and an outdoor pool with a covered terrace area to one side.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £3,250,000
Light, bright and spacious — the hallway alone swallows a grand piano with ease — this family house was once a Victorian vicarage adjoining the Chequers Estate.
Stables and a paddock make it ideal for horse lovers, while it also feels like a perfect house for those who like to entertain, with swimming pool, a party barn and much more.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Norfolk — £5,000,000
An 18th century house with a moat? Yes, this is the sort of thing you dream about when idly looking for a home in the country.
Stanfield Hall is an eight-bedroom wonder — just stepping in to the hallway might well sell the place — set in 35 acres of land near Wymondham.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cheshire — £6,250,000
A ‘world class equestrian estate’, say the agemts of this 189-acre property in Chshire, near Nantwich, which comes with gardens, orchard, tennis court, and six self-contained properties beyond the main house.
There are stables, two maneges (one indoor and one outdoor) and jumping fields among the many facilities, while the house at the centre is a fine, Grade II-listed farmhouse.
For sale with Barbers. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Yorkshire — £7,500,000
Arthington Hall is a truly exquisite mansion, a Grade II-listed house dating back to the 15th century.
It’s been completely renovated to a wonderful standard — and its most famous feature, the ‘flying staircase’, has never looked better.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £12,000,000
Views across the Blenheim Estate are part of the charm at this eight-bedroom country house that is recently-built but full of character.
The house really is magnificent, and set up for luxurious living: grand, sweeping staircases, hotel-style bathrooms, an indoor pool and wonderful gardens are on offer, and there is even staff accommodation.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Worcestershire — £1,195,000
Brickbarns Farm offers wonderful proportions over three floors, high ceilings and exposed beams.
The grounds wrap around the house and at the rear of it is a beautiful wisteria and paved terrace offering the perfect spot for al fresco dining whilst taking in views of the Malvern Hills. The large rear lawed garden has an enclosed wildlife pond and throughout are mature trees and shrubs.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £2,750,000
What was originally a 12th-century monastery is now a stupendous country house a few miles outside Bristol.
There are nine bedrooms and eight reception rooms, with breathtaking period features throughout. Magnificent.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £3,250,000
An exquisite acre and a bit of English country gardens surround this delightful Georgian-style house in the village of Freshford,
It’s beautifully done inside and out, and the village location means you can be in the centre of Bath in 10 minutes by train.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £3,500,000
A sumptuous country house set in 78 acres of Exmoor, not far from Barnstaple.
Modern additions and original architecture have been fused brilliantly, while the gardens include a glorious outdoor pool.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £2,500,000
An elegant and substantial family home of 4,658 sq. ft. enjoying southerly views over greenbelt countryside with large gardens and a tennis court.
For sale with Jackson Stops. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £1,750,000
A remarkable, part thatched village home with separate cottage steeped in character, situated in the village of Weston Turville.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £1,250,000
An impressive Grade II listed home dating from the 18th century featuring over 5,000 sq. ft. of accommodation, set in 5 acres of beautiful grounds.
For sale with Stags. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,200,000
This sympathetically renovated, spacious Grade II listed Elizabethan country house is full of character, set in a well-established, secluded garden.
For sale with Fine & Country. See more pictures and details for this property.
Ayrshire — £1,095,000
An outstanding five-bedroom Grade A listed Georgian house with adjoining barn, stunning gardens and grazing land, totalling about 82.41 acres.
For sale with Galbraith. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £800,000
A beautiful Grade II listed 16th century house with outdoor pool, adaptable outbuilding, generous gardens and grounds of approx. an acre. No onward chain.
For sale with GTH. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £700,000
A beautifully romantic Grade II listed cottage that has been well-restored with maintained original features, set in the Kent countryside.
For sale with Sandersons. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorset — £1,650,000
An impressive detached Georgian country house with stylish living accommodation, a delightful garden and stunning views.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,350,000
Beautifully presented unlisted Kentish farmhouse with fabulous outside space including gardens, pond, adjoining paddock and outbuildings.
For sale with Hobbs Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £14,000,000
A fantastically rare opportunity to buy up over 1,000 acres of rolling land in Hampshire, not far from Winchester.
A beautifully-converted agricultural barn provides accommodation, but this is one time that the property is all about the land rather than what’s currently on it.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £2,300,000
Just a mile from Sandwich, this Arts & Crafts house has huge charm and style, particularly in the stonework and leaded windows.
There are six bedrooms as well as a series of reception rooms on a grand scale — not least the huge billiard room which swallows a full-sized table with ease.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £6,950,000
A ‘classic castle on the hill’, in the words of the agents, who are understandably excited to be marketing this 700-year-old delight near Thirsk.
If the walled garden alone isn’t enough to sway you, Kirby Knowle castle also has seven bedrooms and everything from a gym and steam room to cinema room, as well as a paddock and two-bedroom cottage in the 65-acre grounds.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Bath — £3,250,000
An elegant Grade II listed double-fronted Georgian townhouse within a country setting, enjoying panoramic views across the city of Bath.
As for the highlights? It’s hard to know where to start, but the Art Deco bathroom and a garden which looks like something out of the Arabian Nights are among the many selling points.
For sale with Knight Frank . See more pictures and details for this property.
Worcestershire — £3,750,000
Simply magnificent inside and out, this 15th century prior’s hall in the Malvern Hills is like something out of an Early Modern historical novel.
The Great Hall with its vaulted ceiling is the centrepiece, but there is far more besides, incliding walled garden, tennis courts, cottages, and even an altar room at this fabulous home.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £1,850,000
A tower room with 360-degree views of the local countryside is just one of the highlights of this converted grain barn on the Crawley Grange estate.
There are four bedrooms, four reception rooms and 3,420sq ft, with lovely gardens — and a magnificent greenhouse which we imagine the outgoing owners will be sad to leave behind.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cambridge — £3,750,000
Set in Trumpington, on the south edge of the city centre, this is a delightful Victorian home set on four floors.
The interiors are truly superb, offering a lovely blend of comfort and grandeur, while the house has a libray-slash-playroom, wine cellar and a triple garage.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £2,500,000
Deceptively huge at almost 6,000sq ft, this six-bedroom house has been extended and refurbished to a lovely standard while keeping its charm and character.
There is a paddock and several outbuildings, and a luxurious master bedroom with dressing room and huge en-suite.
For sale with Hamptons. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £3,000,000
The sweeping staircase within the hallway offers wow factor even as you walk in to this wonderful country house in a village not far from Taunton.
Built around 1840 and Grade II-listed, it was the former residence of the Slade family, and has been elegantly restored in recent years.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details for this property.
Northumberland — £3,500,000
Milbourne Hall is a ‘Grade I listed property that still retains the grandeur of a bygone era’, say the agents — perfectly put, we think, for this exquisitely-proportioned Georgian delight.
There are 16 bedrooms, a magnificent dome and the sort of dining room you’d expect to find in a costume drama. Beautiful.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Worcestershire — £3,250,000
A classic grade II listed Late Georgian country house in a peaceful and secluded location.
The Court is well laid out with the accommodation arranged over three floors. It is light and very spacious with extremely well-proportioned rooms throughout. There are grand fireplaces, decorative cornicing and large sash windows.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Caithness — £1,800,000
Where to start with the Keiss Estate? The 18th century castle, the 786 acres, the string of properties and land?
Or how about the crumbling medieval ruin that clings to the cliffside, the 500-year-old Keiss Castle itself? A truly phenomenal opportunity.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Edinburgh — £6,000,000
Dating from the 1600s and designed in the Scots Baronial style as a country family seat, this handsome sandstone building on the outskirts of Edinburgh has been comprehensively refurbished and restored over the last fourteen years — an award-winning project. Today, it provides all the comforts of modern family living while retaining many of the original design features and the period character.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £2,750,000
An 18th century farmhouse set in four acres of beautiful grounds that include pool, ponds and — quite wonderfully — a Japanese tea house.
There are five bedrooms, five reception rooms and a true countryside feel, yet Aylesbury is close by and London is a simple trip.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Suffolk — £5,250,000
An immaculate and sprawling eight-bedroom house for sale in Thurston, a village near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
It’s hard to know which is the more impressive: the Grade II-listed country house itself, the plethora of paddocks, ponds and parkland, or the immaculate gardens on a scale which really has to be seen.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Herefordshire — £4,500,000
A 17th century farmhouse with huge equestrian facilities in a delightful location four miles from Ledbury. There are indoor and outdoor arenas, paddocks, parkland and much more.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Berkshire — £4,995,000
Olympic-standard equestrian facilities — including an indoor arena — are on offer at this country house with 42 acres, not far from Reading and less than 50 miles from London.
There are seven bedrooms in the main house, plus a second house and a detached garage with studio flat.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £1,600,000
This Tudor farmhouse has huge character yet is extremely well presented and comfortable.
Just under five acres of land come with the house, as well as a stable block and an old dairy with a thatched roof.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Argyll and Bute — £360,000
A charming three-bedroom cottage, located on the fringe of the coastal village of Scalasaig on the popular Isle of Colonsay.
For sale with Bell Ingram via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £1,250,000
A handsome Grade II listed former mill which dates back some 300 years, set in approx. 1.5 acres with beautiful gardens and private driveway sweeping over Goulds Brook.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,500,000
A stunning renovation of a Wealden Hall House with detached three-bedroom annexe, outbuildings, garden and paddocks, set in approx. 3.5 acres.
For sale with Hobbs Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
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