Seven superb homes for sale from £675,000 to £1.5 million, as seen in Country Life
Not every country house needs an eight-figure price tag; we look back at some of the best homes to come up for sale of late which are closer to reality for more buyers.


Malton, North Yorkshire — £1,495,000
Musley Bank House is a substantial period property outside Malton.
The property comes with several outbuildings and has open views across its own parkland gardens.
For sale with Blenkin. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kelso, Scottish Borders — £675,000
A Victorian seven-bed villa which exudes character, just a 5-minute walk from the town centre and the River Tweed.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Edingale, Staffordshire — £1,200,000
Oakwoood Barn is a truly stunning three-bed, gated, detached barn conversion with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.
For sale with Paul Carr Estate Agents via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
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Easby, North Yorkshire — £1,500,000-£1,700,000
A magnificent country residence with substantial grounds, traditional farm buildings and land totalling 9.64 acres.
For sale with Robin Jessop via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Meltham, West Yorkshire — £1,600,000
An exceptionally beautiful five-bed family home, with an orangery-style roof and glazed doors overlooking the gardens.
For sale with Simon Blyth via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Lyndhurst, Hampshire — £1,500,000
Outstanding 19th century Grade II listed country house, set in a private position with mature, south facing gardens.
For sale with Spotlight Homes via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Short Green, Norfolk — £850,000
Furze Farm is a Grade II listed, well-timbered house enjoying far-reaching views across farmland and a plot of approx. 3 acres.
For sale with TW Gaze via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
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