One dozen truly spectacular properties, as seen in Country Life
Take a look at our pick of the properties which appeared in Country Life's 20 September issue.

Berkshire – Price on application
Aldermaston Park is a unique opportunity to acquire a 139 acre estate in West Berkshire suitable for a range of uses subject to planning located within a parkland setting.
On the market with Carter Jonas. See more details about this property.
Berkshire – £1,950,000
The Old Vicarage, Wraysbury, is a Grade II listed family home combines historic character with contemporary, adaptable accommodation. It offers an idyllic semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to the M25, Heathrow and London Waterloo line.
For sale via Frosts. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire – £2,500,000
Outstanding Cotswold home in a perfect rural position with coach house and further accommodation.
For sale via Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Gloucestershire – Starting at £595,000
Lower Mill Estate is a safe haven where home comforts come with the freedom to holiday in 550 acres of unspoilt lakeside nature reserve.
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On the market with the estate direct. See more details about this property.
Hampshire / Wiltshire border – £10,000,000
Stunning Grade II listed country house in beautiful parkland setting.
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
Oxfordshire – £8,000,000
Stunningly beautiful parkland with stunning views of the Chilterns with potential to develop a new country house.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Scottish Borders – Offers over £1,950,000
Secluded residential estate in spectacular countryside
On the market with Knight Frank. See more details about this property.
Surrey - £1,500,000
A striking Listed Grade II* former vicarage in Warlingham dating from the 17th century, now in need of some restoration, set in a mature garden.
For sale via Jackon-Stops & Staff. See more pictures and details about this property.
Surrey – £5,900,000
A private and secluded country house set in a desirable location
For sale via Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
West Sussex – £3,250,000
Magnificent 5 bedroom waterfront home on an exclusive marine estate with an outdoor pool and sea views.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Wiltshire – £4,500,000
Charming Grade II* listed stone manor house within its own picturesque mixed rural estate close to the popular village of Tisbury.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Worcestershire – £10,000,000
18th century Gerogian masterpiece in a picturesque setting amongst rolling parkland, woodland and double bank fishing.
On the market with Savills. See more details about this property.
Toby Keel is Country Life's Digital Director, and has been running the website and social media channels since 2016. A former sports journalist, he writes about property, cars, lifestyle, travel, nature.
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