Six grand and spectacular homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
A palatial home just outside Exter and a glorious waterside property in Cornwall are among the homes this week.


Bedfordshire — £2,950,000
A Grade II listed detached barn conversion originally dating from the 17th century situated within formal gardens and paddocks of approximately 16 acres — plus an indoor swimming pool complex with a self-contained guest flat.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £3,150,000
Lod Cottage has been finished to an exceptional standard throughout, with a contemporary and practical layout, and breathtaking outdoor spaces with spectacular views over the River Dart creating an ideal area for entertaining.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £6,500,000
The beautiful old house at Widworthy Barton is up for sale at the heart of a 407-acre estate, with vendors willing to split into lots for those not keen on taking on so much land.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £4,500,000
Just a couple of miles from Exeter Airport, this former bishop's palace was transformed into a Gothic Revival masterpiece by William White — and it's considered his finest domestic architecture.
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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorset — £5,750,000
Didlington Farmhouse is an 18th century farmhouse that's been brought right into the 21st century, with almost 16,000sq ft of buildings in a wonderful location in the Cranborne Chase AONB.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cornwall — £2,000,000
An exquisite waterside property in an idyllic setting on the Fowey River Estuary.
For sale with Jonathan Cunliffe. See more pictures and details for this property.
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Deep lakes, tall peaks and Flemish portraiture. It's the Country Life Quiz of the Day
August 28's quiz gets to grips with geography, art, film and also cats.
By Country Life Published
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Gill Meller wants to make soufflé great again with his sweetcorn and smoked cheddar recipe
Is the soufflé on the brink of extinction? Well, not if Gill Meller's recipe for a sweetcorn and smoked cheddar has anything to do with it.
By Gill Meller 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
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The distinctive and historic home that might just be 'one of Dorset’s most picturesque'
Grade II*-listed Manor House, set in just under eight acres, dates from the 16th century.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A 17th century farmhouse in Surrey with one of Britain's oldest squash courts
Fords Farm is on the market for the first time in over half a century.
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