Six truly beautiful country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
From Yorkshire to Cornwall to Sussex, we take a look at some of the best houses to appear in Country Life in the past week or so.


North Yorkshire — £2,250,000
A beautifully presented six bedroom family house on the edge of a popular village, with separate three bedroom cottage and staff flat.
For sale with GSC Grays via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Hertfordshire — £2,600,000
A Grade II listed eight bedroom detached country home with a two bedroom cottage, a swimming pool, a triple garage, and extensive outbuildings in 2.75 acres of gardens and grounds.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details about this property.
North Yorkshire — £1,250,000
Outstanding period barn conversion with triple garage, in a remarkable setting enjoying elevated views over its own land.
For sale with Blenkin & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
Cornwall — £2,950,000
A majestic Grade II listed family home at the end of a long drive within a parkland setting, not far from Truro.
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For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
East Sussex — £4,500,000
Elegant and graceful Grade II listed period country house, situated in a semi-rural location in Barcombe Mills, on the banks of the River Ouse.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Leicestershire — £400,000
A fabulous four bedroom Grade II listed, part-thatched cottage with great commuting links for the Midlands motorway/train network.
For sale with Carter Oliver via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details about this property.
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