Country Houses and Estates
The latest Country House & Estate breaking news, comments and features from Country Life
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The estate of 'the beautiful Duchess of Gordon', a Highland gem of national importance
A county retreat from the London Season, the summer residence of a powerful political hostess in the 19th century has come onto the market this week.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The Irish estate which turned millers into aristocrats, on the market for the first time since 1820
Vast estate in Carlow's horse country comes on sale for the first time in over 200 years.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Fortgranite: A magnificent Irish estate for sale for the first time in its history
After a rich history of family ownership, this country estate is ready to start a new chapter. Penny Churchill reports.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A spectacular lochside estate where the Dambusters trained for their mission
The Glenstriven Estate is a wonderful example of a Scottish country house and land, with over 1,000 acres, direct access to the loch and even its own pub. Katie Honey explains.
By Country Life Published
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The ‘ultimate residential and sporting estate’, £19m and just 40 miles from central London
Penny Churchill takes a look at Hexton Manor, a vast estate in Hertfordshire at the heart of which is a beautiful 18th century house overlooking a magnificently picturesque lake.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The immaculate country estate of a property tycoon, complete with pool and stables an hour from London
The former home of property magnate Sir Robert McAlpine has come to the market – and it's a perfect spot that would make the country ideal estate.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A glorious 364-acre West Country estate with a wonderful house plus shooting, fishing and stables
The Great Bradley Estate is a truly magnificent chunk of Exmoor, at the heart of which is a house with facilities that are a sportsman's dream.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A staggering Georgian house and estate that was saved from ruin, now seeking a new owner
The grade II*-listed Thorpe Hall was falling to pieces when the last owners took it on – today, it’s a magnificent testament to their hard work, but now they are moving on and selling the entire 85 acre estate. Penny Churchill reports.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A sublime Georgian estate for sale that was once the residence of the Duke of Buckingham
The Abbey at Aston Abbotts has the potential to become the perfect small country estate.
By Penny Churchill Published
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An exceptional Guernsey estate up for sale for the first time in over 30 years
Beaucamp de Haut is a haven of rural tranquillity enjoying sea views and total privacy.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The magnificent estate with its own stunning Japanese water garden
Historic St John’s Manor on the north coast of Jersey boasts magnificent landscaped gardens and grounds, with beautiful serpentine, a wildlife lake and a stunning Japanese water garden.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Harford Manor: A brand new Berkshire estate which throws the country house rulebook out of the window
Harford Manor is a striking new home at the very top end of the market which is undeniably fabulous on the inside – and will be undeniably divisive on the outside.
By Toby Keel Published
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The only listed house on the Wentworth estate is up for sale after a decade-long rebuild saga
Cherry Hill is barely 80 years old, but boasts a rich history involving royalty, American presidents and a very, very long negotiation with English Heritage. Penny Churchill reports.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A breathtaking 500-acre estate in Scotland up for sale with two cottages, fishing rights and stables
This beautiful stretch of Scotland has just come to the market, but with sales of such properties buoyant you might have to act quickly.
By Country Life Published
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The beautiful Kent estate of the smuggler who became one of Britain's richest men
Smuggler, property tycoon and gentleman William Baldock was once the richest man in England.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The impressive estate that the 1991 Grand National winner called home
Crimbourne Stud in Billingshurst, in West Sussex, has everything that a horse-lover could ever want.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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A stunning estate with a castle, farmhouse and thousands of acres of sporting rights just off the M4
A huge estate with extraordinary sporting and fishing rights has come to the market, offering a huge amount of land and a superb location just a few miles from the M4.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A majestic West Highland sporting estate boasting multiple income streams
The Ledgowan estate at Achnasheen in Wester Ross offers sport, accommodation and several income streams.
By Penny Churchill Published
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An exemplary mixed-use estate in the heart of Highland Perthshire
The Bolfracks estate includes a beat of salmon fishings on the Upper Tay, one of Scotland’s ‘big four’ salmon rivers.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The sporting Scottish estate that was once home to Sir Walter Scott
Romantic Ashiestiel House at Clovenfords was inhabited by the novelist in the early 1800s.
By Penny Churchill Published
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An exceptional equestrian estate with mouthwatering stabling and training facilities
Recently renovated The Manor at Lillingstone Lovell is set in 120 acres and offers extensive equestrian facilities.
By Penny Churchill Published


