Five outstanding country homes across Britain, as seen in Country Life
An ancient home in Hertfordshire and an old vicarage in Cornwall are among the houses coming to the market through Country Life this week.
Surrey — £3.995 million
Party barn, sauna, and Jacuzzi meet flagstone floors, leaded windows and a gorgeously curved staircase at this farmhouse in the village of Dunsfold, near Godalming and Haslemere.
There's huge character throughout — and the swimming pool benath a roof of ancient beams is the perfect example.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Hertfordshire – £2 million
An 800-year-old, Grade I-listed manor house near the hugely popular (and easily commutable) village of Harpenden. The original features — including plasterwork, wood carving and centuries-old paintings — is beyond belief.
For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Surrey — £8.95 million
A 13,000 sq ft house expanded by the current owners — with help from architect Ian Adam-Smith — in the spectacular and unspoilt Surrey Hills landscape south of Farnham.
The interiors — stylish and exotic — are also a highlight.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Buckinghamshire — £2.25 million
This barn in Great Horwood has been converted into a Scandinavian-style retreat, with class walls, floating staircases and huge, light living areas.
The equestrian facilities — including stables, manege and paddock — are outstanding too.
For sale via Michael Graham — see more details and pictures.
Berkshire — £4 million
There's a slight hitch with this 6,000sq ft country house: it doesn't yet exist. What does exist is the five acres of grounds with planning permission all in place to create an inforgettable and private sanctuary in the North Wessed Downs. The approved design is for a family house arranged over three floors with five reception rooms, seven bedrooms and a detached triple garage.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
Cornwall — £4.5 million
This former vicarage with views of the River Fowey is the sort of place you dream of inviting guests to at the weekend: seven bedrooms, tennis court, swimming pool and four and a half acres of gardens. A total joy.
For sale via Lillicrap Chilcott — see more details and pictures.
