A dozen devastatingly charming properties, as seen in Country Life
This week's collection includes a home in the New Forest, a harbourside cottage in the North Yorks Moors National Park and a genuinely breathtaking house on Jersey.


Angus – £3,000,000
Commanding position above the banks of the River South Esk with potential for commercial use. 8 reception rooms,16 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, renowned walled garden, estate courtyard with exciting conversion possibilities (STP), 5 estate cottages, about 40 acres of magnificent parkland, fishing on River South Esk.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
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An irresistible West Country cottage and a magnificent Cumbrian country house make our pick of the finest country houses for
Berkshire — £3,250,000
Compact residential amenity estate with development potential (STP), available to purchase for the first time since 1917. 4 reception rooms, master bedroom with en suite, 5 further bedrooms, range of outbuildings, BBQ hut, vegetable garden and family shoot.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
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Cornwall – £2,250,000
A stunning state-of-the-art property, enjoying magnificent sea views, with extensive landscaped gardens leading directly onto the beach.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire — £1,600,000
Lincroft House is a most charming grand village house, Grade II-listed, in a secluded position near the village centre in Bourton-on-the-Water.
For sale with Hayman-Joyce. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire – £3,450,000
Extensively refurbished Grade II listed Cotswold house. Drawing room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, orangery, 2 bedroom detached coach house, gardens and paddock.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hampshire – £11,000,000
A conveniently positioned estate in rolling countryside with a diverse income stream. Attractive 17th century house with5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and potential to extend (STP). A range of historic converted farm buildings including listed barn used for weddings, events and opera, 2 self-contained apartments, 6 further houses, estate cottages and former hop kiln converted into 4 offices. Productive farmland with a mixture of arable, pasture and woodland.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hampshire — £3,950,000
A beautifully presented period country home enjoying approximately 7 acres of parkland style gardens and grounds, set within the New Forest.
For sale with Caldwells. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hertfordshire — £1,350,000
A peaceful rural retreat with some of the best outriding in the Chilterns on the doorstep, and within an hour's drive of London.
For sale with Powells. See more pictures and details about this property.
Jersey – £15,500,000
A rare opportunity to own one of Jersey’s beautiful granite manor houses which has its origins in the twelfth century and is believed to have been occupied by King Charles II for a time. It stands in 17 acres (38.2 vergees) of landscaped gardens, lawns, sand school and surrounding land. It also benefits from a swimming pool, tennis court, vinery and has four additional properties on the estate.
For sale with Hunt Estates. See more pictures and details about this property.
London – £3,150,000
This elegant and spacious apartment features a grand reception room with impressive ceiling heights, offering 4 large sash windows that provide direct views across the park. 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, terrace, balcony, underground parking space and porter.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire — £650,000
A unique house with stunning sea views in picturesque Staithes, North Yorks Moors National Park.
For sale with Esale Harrogate. See more pictures and details about this property.
Northamptonshire — £2,650,000
A magnificent Grade II listed seven bedroom historic country house set in beautiful grounds of over seven acres, located in the tranquil village of Fotheringhay close to excellent schools.
For sale with Norton Rickett. See more pictures and details about this property.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
Best country houses for sale this week
An irresistible West Country cottage and a magnificent Cumbrian country house make our pick of the finest country houses for
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