Nine stunning houses, including an Edwardian dream home, as seen in Country Life
A dreamlike Edwardian house in Sussex and a Palladian masterpiece make it into our round-up this week.


East Sussex – £2,700,000
A beautiful Edwardian house with southerly views over its own pasture land.
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hampshire – £1,385,000
Vine Cottage is a stunning Grade II listed cottage, presented in exceptional condition with a stunning country kitchen leading into a conservatory; making the most of its elevated position and far-reaching views.
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hertfordshire – £6,950,000
An outstanding modern country house with well proportioned reception rooms, beautiful gardens and grounds, secondary accommodation, paddock and stables in around 24.5 acres
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Norfolk - £1,975,000
A meticulously renovated Listed Grade II manor house with flexible accommodation, adjoining 2 bedroom annexe, original outbuildings, mature gardens and spectacular views over ancient parkland.
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For sale via Jackson-Stops & Staff. See more pictures and details about this property.
Somerset – £6,750,000
One of the most famous high bird shoots in England.
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex – £1,000,000
Pittsgate is a charming period property occupying a wonderful rural location. With a renowned primary school, village pub, store and Haslemere mainline station close by, Pittsgate offers the incoming family a wonderful home.
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex – £1,100,000
A beautiful Grade II listed 4 bed house in the heart of prime West Sussex.
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex – £1,750,000
Terwick Old Rectory is a landmark house in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The property is principally Georgian with later Victorian additions, and sits in over six acres of private grounds, incorporating outbuildings and a tennis court.
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cheshire – POA
Exquisitely beautiful house in the Palladian style with 12 acres of mature gardens, additional Grade II listed buildings, swimming pool, tennis court and stable block
For sale via Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
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