Seven magnificent country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
This week's round-up looks at a magical house in Suffolk, a sophisticated Devon home and a charming Welsh retreat.


Monmouthshire – £520,000
Monmouthshire cottage within commuting distance of Bristol, Cardiff or Hereford. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large kitchen with an Aga & walk-in larder, two reception rooms, garage & third-of-an-acre garden.
For sale with the owners. See more pictures and details about this property.
Suffolk — £1,6500,000
A striking four bedroom country house occupying the most exceptional rural setting together with outbuildings and grounds approaching five acres.
For sale with Chapman Stickels. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex — £2,500,000
An elegant Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse in the sought-after Pallants at the heart of Chichester.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details about this property.
Kent — £2,000,000
An exceptionally interesting and historic Grade II-Listed riverside home in Canterbury, set in an exquisite garden and with a superb suite of formal reception rooms, generous bedrooms and family living spaces.
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For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details about this property.
Devon — £3,300,000
An iconic, recently-built clifftop home capturing a breathtaking panorama of the sea and coastline. Giving 6,000 square feet of luxury living together with excellent garaging and lawned gardens.
For sale with John Couch. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex — £2,500,000
An exceptional Listed Grade II barn conversion located at the foot of the South Downs, within the beautiful South Downs National Park, enjoying breathtaking views over the Amberley Wildbrooks nature reserve.
For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey — £3,500,000
Contemporary country home completed in 2008 with a long sweeping driveway through the wonderful surrounding countryside. 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, stables and tack room, separate 1 bedroom guest studio with further bathroom, extensive garaging, formal gardens, fenced paddocks, wild flower banks and a naturally fed lake complex with water source heat pump.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
Best country houses for sale this week
An irresistible West Country cottage and a magnificent Cumbrian country house make our pick of the finest country houses for
The first house built on the island given to Lord Nelson after the Battle of the Nile, with a heated swimming pool and a 90ft mooring
Sphinx, one house of a small community built on Pharoah's Island, is set on half an acre of land and
Credit: Savills
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.
Country Life is unlike any other magazine: the only glossy weekly on the newsstand and the only magazine that has been guest-edited by His Majesty The King not once, but twice. It is a celebration of modern rural life and all its diverse joys and pleasures — that was first published in Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee year. Our eclectic mixture of witty and informative content — from the most up-to-date property news and commentary and a coveted glimpse inside some of the UK's best houses and gardens, to gardening, the arts and interior design, written by experts in their field — still cannot be found in print or online, anywhere else.
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'One of the finest houses in Cheshire' blends Georgian architecture, modern exoticism and space to park your helicopter
Penny Churchill looks inside Stretton Hall, an exceptional house for sale
By Penny Churchill Published
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Marilyn, maraschino cherries and classic movie musicals await you in Country Life's Quiz of the Day, August 29, 2025
Friday's quiz puts your cocktail knowledge to the test.
By Country Life Published
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'One of the finest houses in Cheshire' blends Georgian architecture, modern exoticism and space to park your helicopter
Penny Churchill looks inside Stretton Hall, an exceptional house for sale
By Penny Churchill Published
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Splendid isolation at four gorgeous properties for sale around the world
For those craving a home that offers a true escape from the world, some wonderful properties are on the market right now. Here's our pick of some of the finest — ideal for nature lovers, those in search of tranquility and Bond villains alike.
By Toby Keel Published
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The market for super-prime houses in England's biggest millionaire's playground is booming — and this £10m example is one of the best
Whirley Hall is a 17th century building that's a perfect example of how 21st century updates can transform an old home almost beyond recognition.
By Penny Churchill 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