Six superb country properties, from a vast Highland estate to a South Coast rectory, as seen in Country Life

Northamptonshire — £2.85 million

A magical medieval house dating back to the 15th century, largely rebuilt in the 19th century, and wonderfully restored and designed for the 21st century.

For sale via Michael Graham — see more details and pictures.

Cheshire — £4.75 million

A hugely spacious, recently-built home in an unspoilt rural setting in Cheshire.

Six bedrooms, almost 10,000 sq ft of space, landscaped gardens, and a separarate leisure suite that includes indoor pool, gym and sauna.

For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.

Kent — £4.95 million

Tinley Lodge is set in just over eight acres of land that include a Japanese garden, paddocks and a pond with its own pontoon. The house itself is elegant and clean in design inside, with six bedrooms and over 6,000 sq ft of space — all in a home that's easily commutable to London.

For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.

Surrey — £2.625 million

In the leafy Surrey Hills near Churt, Gorse Cottage is an eight-bedroom home in a secluded, two-acre pot near Frensham Great Pond.

For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.

Sutherland — £7.5 million

One of the great Scottish estates is for sale. Morvich takes in almost 5,000 acres of the Highlands, and has a wonderful, Grade B-listed, seven-bedroom principal house at the centre.

For sale via Galbraith — see more details and pictures.

Sussex — £1.65 million

This Grade II-listed Georgian rectory in Seaford has a wonderfully private plot, elegant balcony and a 13th century brewhouse cottage in the grounds.

For sale via Bees Homes via OnTheMarket — see more details and pictures.