Country Houses and Estates
The latest Country House & Estate breaking news, comments and features from Country Life
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An outstanding coastal estate in the South Hams with over 920 acres, a sandy beach and a £11.5 million price tag
It doesn't get more idyllic than Strete Estate, nestled between Salcombe and Dartmouth on the South Devon Coast. Penny Churchill takes a look.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The easy way to live on one of Britain's great country estates? How the country house rental market started booming
Lucy Denton examines the highs and lows of renting an estate property.
By Country Life Published
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A spectacular South Coast estate for sale, nestled in between the South Downs and a secluded spot on Chichester Harbour
Privacy, seclusion and spectacular views are on offer at this breathtaking estate just outside Chichester. Penny Churchill reports.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A magnificent coastal estate on Holy Island, complete with private beaches, farmland and a grand house at its core
Penny Churchill looks at The Bodior Estate on Anglesey's Holy Island — an outstanding, 639-acre estate situated in the Isle of Anglesey's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A sprawling estate in the Scottish highlands that comes with its own stunning beach and hill lochs
Sands Estate is a fascinating opportunity to acquire some of the very best of what the Highlands has to offer — and will be a haven to those seeking a wild life.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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A sublime 70-acre estate in a 'magical hidden valley' in the Dartmoor National Park
Penny Churchill takes a look at Hayne Old Manor, an elegant estate surrounded by truly picturesque gardens and grounds.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A small historic country estate in the Dartmoor National Park that's up for sale for the first time in just under 30 years
Hidden gems come in all shapes and sizes — this particular one in the form of a Devon longhouse, crying out for restoration and set amid 19 acres of spectacular Victorian walled gardens, meadows and woodland.
By Carla Passino Published
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One of Guernsey's 'most historic and significant estates' is now on the market ... for £25 million
A modest country bolthole this is not.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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A beautiful old hall with an estate that Henry VIII once granted an ex-wife in her divorce settlement
The Old Hall in Saxlingham Nethergate sits in 16 picturesque acres of grounds and gardens, just a few miles from Norwich. Penny Churchill takes a look.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A £5.5 million home in St George's Hill that showcases the very best of the world-famous estate
Contemporary flair, a good dollop of luxury and beautiful surroundings make Cumbroc in Surrey's St George's Hill a property not to miss.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A simply glorious 773-acre rural estate — yet just 40 miles from central London
Penny Churchill revisits Hexton Manor in Hertfordshire, a fantastic estate with excellent country-sporting capabilities.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A truly amazing estate in the Waveney Valley with a huge amount on offer — and an eight-figure price tag to match…
With 15 residential properties, over 1,500 acres of arable land, a further 78 acres of ancient woodland and a Site of Scientific Interest, Gawy Hall Estate is not a property you come across all too often — with a price tag to match.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A small country estate nestled amongst 23 acres of rolling Cornish countryside, just a stone's throw from Falmouth — for sale for £1.85 million
If you're looking for your own slice of Cornish paradise and are willing to put in a bit of work, then look no further than Cosawes Pascoe — a fantastic rural estate near Falmouth on the south Cornwall coast.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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How the drive for net zero has sparked a boom in the sales — and prices — of Scottish Highland estates
Highland mists are increasingly full of buyers, but they're not likely to be individuals with big dreams and deep pockets — instead, as Penny Churchill discovers, they are institutions hoping to do their bit for the environment.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The best farms and estates sold in 2021, from £2 to £20 million
2021 was stellar for the farms and estates market, reports Penny Churchill, who highlights the most spectacular sales of the year.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The British property market 'is unsustainable', says head of estate agents' association
The gap between demand and supply is widening, with October seeing an average of 24 buyers for every property.
By Carla Passino Published
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Rosie and Jim — Fake landlords, bribing estate agents, and 31 renters for every flat: Welcome to the 2021 London letting market
This week, Jim ticks off one of his life goals while Rosie continues to lament the fact that she decided to move back to the capital at the exact same time as literally everyone else.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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An extraordinary opportunity to create one of the finest houses in Somerset on a 355-acre estate, complete with towers built to impress the former king who was a regular visitor
The house that stands at present is beautifully finished, but permission is in place for something even grander at The Aviaries, a Somerset estate with an intriguing tale to tell.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A selection of truly magnificent country houses and estates for those with £10 million to spend
At the top end of the market, the properties for sale are breathtaking.
By Toby Keel Published
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An incredible chance to own a totally private waterfront estate in Daphne du Maurier country
Bellscat Farmhouse has been within the same family for almost half a century, and its launch onto the market offers an exciting and unique opportunity to create a home in one of England's most sought-after areas, near Fowey in Cornwall. Penny Churchill takes a look.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Peace and grandeur on offer in a 900-acre estate that offers world class fishing, walking and sport — but you'll have to be quick
Peace, grandeur and productive lifestyles are all to be had north of the border, with Ardhuncart Estate showcasing the very best of Scotland. Penny Churchill takes a look.
By Penny Churchill Published


