Six stupendous properties in Britain and beyond, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the finest houses to appear in Country Life over the past few weeks – both at home and abroad.


Cheshire – Price on application
The most important classical house built in England in the 20th Century at the heart of a beautifully landscaped historic estate dating from the 17th century.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Northamptonshire - £1.45 million
A beautiful Georgian farmhouse, Listed Grade II, set in a lovely rural setting.
For sale with Jackson Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.
Algarve, Portugal – Price on application
This elegant and pristine five bedroom villa in the heart of Quinta do Lago is beautifully set in a wonderful plot, encompassed by manicured, landscaped gardens and lush Mediterranean greenery. A stylish and immaculate home which is both bright and incredibly spacious, provides a fusion of warm and timeless interior design as well as attractive contemporary pieces.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Megève, France – €7.2 million
Tanda Tula is a serene and beautiful chalet, situated in the very private location of Mont d'Arbois. Standing in a generous plot of 4,000m2, this 400m2, 6 bedroom chalet was built 12 years ago and was designed in a classical alpine style.
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For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Rome, Italy – Price on application
This prestigious and spectacular multi-level property is located in an historic building in the area between the Quirinale and Piazza Barberini, an island of absolute tranquility.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
St. James, Barbados – $1.95-$2.35 million
A rare opportunity for the fortunate few – Portico presents the most discerning home-seekers with a chance to own an exclusive luxury beachfront apartment on the celebrated Platinum Coast of Barbados. With uninterrupted views of the Caribbean Sea, direct access to a secluded beach and impeccable architecture perfectly attuned to contemporary Caribbean living, Portico is the ultimate place to retreat in absolute tranquility or to entertain in style.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
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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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