Five truly beautiful homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life in the past couple of weeks.
Staffordshire — £6,250,000
Even the orangery is listed in this hugely impressive 19th century house, with a 14 bedrooms, a string of further properties and over 400 acres of land.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures of this property or request further details from the agent.
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Somerset — £4,550,000
A project for the brave of heart and deep of pocket, but this former school site has astonishing potential for redevelopment. The vendors are also happy to split the sale into six lots.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures of this property or request further details from the agent.
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Buckinghamshire — £4,000,000
Castle House is a Grade I-listed townhouse in the centre of the historic county town of Buckingham, located on West Street, with 10 bedrooms and an acre and a half of gardens.
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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures of this property or request further details from the agent.
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Northamptonshire — £1,500,000
An 18th century stone-built farmhouse that's been entirely renovated within, with a paddock and outbuildings included.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures of this property or request further details from the agent.
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Staffordshire — £1,500,000
A wonderful Peak District house within the magnificent 120 acre gated Swythamley Estate. Over 8,000 sq ft, including a library, music room and six bedrooms.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures of this property or request further details from the agent.
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Credit: Strutt and Parker
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