Six incredible homes for sale as seen in Country Life, from one of Surrey's great houses to a castle in the Scottish isles
Enjoy our round-up of some of the best homes to appear for sale in Country Life this week.


Befordshire — £1,850,000
A Grade II-listed 18th century watermill walking distance to the village of Clophill, with a detached one bedroom cottage, outbuildings, parking and over 6 acres of grounds.
It's 55 years since this house was last on the market, and it's not hard to see why: almost 3,500sq ft of space, plus beautiful meadows and a fine location.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Jersey — £12,500,000
A home with a 'virtually unrivalled coastal location', directly overlooking St Brelade's Bay, set off a privately owned approach roadway for perfect seclusion.
It's also an ideal home for car enthusiasts — of which there are many on Jersey — with its garage complete with turntable, perfect for keeping the Ferrari.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £2,750,000
A charming period property not far from Chesham, with beautiful gardens including a swimming pool, tennis court and its own chalk stream.
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As well as the fine Georgian house, there is also a pool, tennis court and studio/office with a full-fibre 300mb broadband connection.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £8,000,000
Runnymede Park is an 8,000sq ft home that is a fine example of a Grade I listed property that still retains the grandeur of a bygone era.
The house was designed by the great James Wyatt in the final years of the 18th century; by 1975 it was in a state of near-ruin, but the present owners embarked on a long restoration programme, to bring the property back from the brink.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Islay — £2,750,000
Islay House is an A-listed property in 28 acres of grounds, overlooking its magnificent gardens and beyond to the coast and Rhinns mountains, with unparalleled sunset views.
There's good news inside as well, with the whole place clearly having been well-loved and sympathetically treated by the present owners.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £16,500,000
Maybanks presents a superb opportunity for those seeking a property of immense character and charm, together with six more houses on the estate — but the vendors will split it all into lots if desired.
The main house has 10 bedrooms, and permission in place for both a swimming pool complex and stable block.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
Best country houses for sale this week
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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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‘Its loss became a cautionary tale, and a rallying cry for architectural conservation’: The rise and fall and renewed interest in Ireland’s remarkable country houses
Lesley Bond traces a brief history of Ireland’s country houses and questions whether you can ever separate the house from the history it represents.
By Lesley Bond Published
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Alan Titchmarsh: 'I am so weary of seeing Lutyens-style benches and chairs absolutely everywhere'
A strategically placed chair doubles as a focal point and a spot to rest — but we need to move on from Lutyens-style ones says our regular garden columnist.
By Alan Titchmarsh 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.
By Penny Churchill Last updated
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The 15 best-value commuter towns for people working in London, according to new research from one of Britain's top estate agents
Savills have released their list of the best-value commuter towns in Britain. But do the sums add up? Toby Keel takes a look.
By Toby Keel Published
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What everyone is talking about this week: Where are the new Cotswolds?
The appearance of American Vice President J. D. Vance in the Cotswolds is a sure sign that they're saturated, but where else can you escape to that has the same charm?
By Will Hosie Published