A dozen delightful properties, as seen in Country Life
Our round-up this week includes an extraordinary Berkshire estate and a picturesque Victorian hunting lodge on Exmoor.

Berkshire – £6,950,000
An exceptional bespoke country house in a parkland setting
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cheshire – £5,950,000
An exceptional country house estate supporting a spectacular principal residence which will be completed to an exacting specification.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cumbria – Price on application
A truly magnificent country house in an enviable position, enjoying panoramic views towards Ingleborough and the Lune Valley.
For sale with Davis Bowring. See more pictures and details about this property.
Essex – Price on application
A grand modern country house designed for 21st century living.
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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Essex – £1,075,000
Full of charm and character lies this beautiful period home set within walking distance of the Central Line Station, High Road shops and Epping Forest .
For sale with Pettyson & Prestwich. See more pictures and details about this property.
Exmoor – £850,000
Spacious period home with original features, extensive grounds and stunning views in coastal village, 5 minutes from amenities. Breakfast kitchen with Aga; 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2.25 acres.
For sale with The Cleeve. See more pictures and details about this property.
Shropshire – £3,500,000
Oakley Hall is a house of significant importance, being listed Grade II* and built for Sir John Chetwode Bart in 1710 to replace the older manor house. Beautifully proportioned, the house was built in a classical style with two differing facades overlooking the lake to the north and the parkland to the south.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey – £2,750,000
A charming Grade II listed former Rectory set is a peaceful position
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey – £5,000,000
On the instructions of LPA Receivers. A truly magnificent Grade II listed unique riverside property boasting a wealth of splendour.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey – £8,950,000
Arguably one of the area's finest houses. The Feathers is a beautiful family home in one of Esher's most prestigious private roads with exceptional gardens of 2.287 acres.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey – Prices from £1,725,000
Knowle Hill Park Country Estate offers an extremely rare opportunity to live in one of the finest and most exclusive new developments in Cobham. Surrounded by acres of secluded private woods and parkland, all of the homes have been designed to offer a peerless level of specification.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Worcestershire – £500,000
Ribbesford House is a fascinating, atmospheric Grade II*-listed country house dating back to the mid-16th century with later alterations, in need of complete renovation and up for auction.
For sale with Andrew Grant. See more pictures and details about this property.
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A wisteria clad hall built by one of the founders of the Bank of England
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A gorgeous Scottish cottage with contemporary interiors on the bonny banks of the River Tay
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380 acres and 90 bedrooms on the £25m private island being sold by one of Britain's top music producers
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A home cinema, tasteful interiors and 65 acres of private parkland hidden in an unassuming lodge in Kent
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A rare opportunity to own a family home on Vanbrugh Terrace, one of London's finest streets
This six-bedroom Victorian home sits right on the start line of the London Marathon, with easy access to Blackheath and Greenwich Park.
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