Nine picture-perfect country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our latest round-up of some of the most beautiful houses to appear in Country Life over the last week or so, including one exciting development opportunity.


Cheshire - £4,250,000
An exquisite Listed Grade II Georgian 6 bedroom country house, with substantial ancillary accommodation, nestling in about 21.7 acres, with a further 21.44 acres available by separate negotiation.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Essex - £1,900,000
For sale by auction this 8 bedroom detached Grade II listed house is set in 3.2 acres of grounds.
For sale with Auction House Essex. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hampshire – £2,250,000
Period farmhouse with planning permission for additional 4 bedroom house, together with outbuildings, set in beautiful gardens and paddocks of about 11 acres.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Sussex – £1,400,000
The quintessential country retreat.
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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Wiltshire – £1,195,000
This fantastic property boasts two development opportunities: one a large bungalow with planning permission granted to extend the present home into a five bedroom house, the other a fantastic chance to convert a former piggery into a stunning five bedroom family home, complete with 11 acres.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Worcerstershire – £1,100,000
A handsome former rectory.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire – £1,650,000
An impressive Grade II property set in parkland.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Wiltshire - £3,250,000
An immaculate Rectory with far reaching views.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Somerset – £1,750,000
Country home with stunning Exmoor views.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cumbria – Price on application
A private estate, at the heart of which is a substantial and impressive country house together with lodge and cottage, set within 52 acres beautifully positioned in the picturesque Lune Valley.
For sale with Davis & Bowring. See more pictures and details about this property.
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