Five truly wonderful homes, as seen in Country Life
Our round-up includes a fabulous period home in Cheshire and a spectacular house on the edges of Petworth.


Warwickshire — £2,300,000
Sympathetically restored gem in a glorious rural setting. 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, separate 2 bedroom cottage, barn, stores, garaging, former mill workings, mature gardens and grounds, extensive lake, woodland and paddock grazing.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cheshire — £2,500,000
A stunning period country house, Listed Grade II, occupying a prime location close to the centre of the village amongst extensive grounds and with potential for further development.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex — £3,900,000
Available for the first time in over 60 years, this Grade II* listed house within 10 acres of grounds near Petworth represents one of the most notable homes in the town. 6 reception rooms including double-height dining room and ornate drawing room, 9 bedrooms, 7 bath/shower rooms (3 en suite), the house benefits from stunning views of the South Downs.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Richmond-upon-Thames — Price upon application
Grade II* listed architectural masterpiece, dating from 1680 and occupying stunning gardens of about half an acre. 5 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and extensive parking.
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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
London SW11 — £12,000,000
These two properties benefit from views overlooking Battersea Park and are within close proximity to St. Thomas’s school. 4 reception rooms, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, cinema, gym, lift, patio/terrace and garden.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
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If I had to spend the rest of my life living underground, I would do it in this four-bedroom house for sale in the Peak District
The aptly named Underhill is a 'a work of inhabitable art' that was built in the 1970s. And there's a swimming pool in the middle of it.
By James Fisher Published
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Inside the remarkable restoration of King George III's observatory
Commissioned by George III, the observatory has a long and fascinating history as a seat of scientific endeavour. It has now been restored as a home, as William Aslet reports.
By William Aslet Published
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If I had to spend the rest of my life living underground, I would do it in this four-bedroom house for sale in the Peak District
The aptly named Underhill is a 'a work of inhabitable art' that was built in the 1970s. And there's a swimming pool in the middle of it.
By James Fisher Published
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A micro estate for sale in west Wales shows that the best things come in small packages. In this case, three of them
Brithdir is a remarkable collection of properties centred around a lake and just five miles from the sea.
By James Fisher Published
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This blissful converted mill has sweeping views, a breathtaking library and gardens by a Chelsea gold medallist
Penny Churchill takes a look at Stanbridge Mill, one of the finest properties for sale today in the west country.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Portmore has it all: A 3,459-acre Scottish estate for sale, with a signature Baronial sandstone mansion at its heart
For sale for the first time in 40 years, Portmore Estate is everything you could ever want in Scotland.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Location, community and charm: the enduring desirability of London's mews houses
From birds, to horses, to beautiful family homes, the mews of London are some of the nation's most sought-after homes. But why?
By James Fisher Published
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The distinctive and historic home that might just be 'one of Dorset’s most picturesque'
Grade II*-listed Manor House, set in just under eight acres, dates from the 16th century.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A 17th century farmhouse in Surrey with one of Britain's oldest squash courts
Fords Farm is on the market for the first time in over half a century.
By Penny Churchill Last updated
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The 15 best-value commuter towns for people working in London, according to new research from one of Britain's top estate agents
Savills have released their list of the best-value commuter towns in Britain. But do the sums add up? Toby Keel takes a look.
By Toby Keel Published