Four truly incredible homes for sale, including a Royal Crescent townhouse and a Staffordshire castle, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the finest homes to come to the market via Country Life of late, including an intriguing Hampshire house which includes the ruins of a Bishop's Palace.


Bath — £6,500,000
A truly exquisite Grade I-listed Royal Crescent house, complete with coach house and ancillary accommodation situated in the heart of this world famous location.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Staffordshire — Price on application
An historic Grade I-listed moated castle of about 16,224 sq ft, with 3 converted turrets and gatehouse, all with the potential for a myriad of uses. Set within stunning landscaped gardens with beautiful lakes and paddock land.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
London SW1V — £2.8 million
A 5 bedroom family home with private parking and great potential to redesign into a new and exciting configuration.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hampshire — £2.475 million
Idyllic Grade II* listed country house with an intriguing medieval history. Set in stunning grounds, the house has well-proportioned rooms and an array of characterful period features. In view of the property are the ruins of Bishop’s Palace, for which the property owns the freehold. 6 reception rooms, 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, swimming pool, tennis court, attached annexe, studio, coach house, greenhouse, listed granary and outbuildings.
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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
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