Best country houses for sale this week
Glorious houses for sale, from Surrey to Staffordshire to Scotland.
Northumberland — £3 million
Sometimes an Englishman’s home is quite literally his castle, as is the case with Otterburn Castle.
The spectacular castellations give way to equally grand spaces within. It’s currently run as a country house hotel, but could easily be returned to use as a private home, subject to relevant permissions.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £2.6 million
An elegant and tastefully presented home, constantly kept to a high standard to create a relaxing and pleasant place to entertain.
It’s located in one of the best spots in Gerrard’s Cross, with its fast train to central London in under 20 minutes.
For sale with Hamptons. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £3.95 million
The Malthouse is a ‘handsome and majestic’ property set in delightful, landscaped gardens and grounds in a village just a few miles from the M25 and M26, not far from Sevenoaks.
As well as being situated in a beautiful and commutable spot, it’s a wonderful family home with six bedrooms, a separate cottage and planning permission in place for a leisure complex.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Gloucestershire — £2,250,000
Carpenters Cottage is a delightful Cotswold stone cottage believed to date back to the 17th century.
This three-bedroom home is in the village of Little Barrington, four miles from Burford.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £8.5 million
In the village of Steventon — birthplace of Jane Austen — this superb six-bedroom home has come up for sale in over 50 acres of land.
A sweeping drive comes up to this Georgian country house, which has swimming pool, tennis court and a separate coach house.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Bedfordshire — £2,250,000
A Grade II* listed medieval house set in over six acres, including the remains of a moat and far reaching countryside views.
There is over 5,400 sq ft of space, including six bedrooms and four reception rooms.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £2,950,000
A four-bedroom home in the village of Rotherfield Greys, near Henley-on-Thames, sitting in almost 10 acres of land.
There are all sorts of interesting features — including an Indian slate tiled floor that runs through to the conservatory dining room and kitchen — and permission is in place to add a snug and study, among other things.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Sussex — £5,250,000
A delightful home dating to the turn of the 19th century, in an elevated position above the river Rother and within the South Downs National Park.
Renovated in 2006 and with plenty of space — not least in the charming drawing room, which is approximately 25 ft by 22 ft.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorset — £6,250,000
This truly beautiful Georgian home near Gillingham, Dorset — not to be confused with Gillingham, Kent — is set well back off a quiet, no-through lane in a setting looking out over beautiful and unspoilt countryside.
There are beautifully proportioned rooms, high ceilings and tall sash windows that take in the vista across the formal gardens towards the unspoilt Stour Valley.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £1,850,000
A 16th century home of enormous charm, with a late 20th century kitchen extensio designed by the highly regarded architect Ian Adam-Smith.
There are five bedrooms in total, two of them on the second floor — ideal for teenagers needing a little space from the rest of the family.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £2,500,000
A 3,500sq ft house in the Surrey Hills, with beautiful views and delightful gardens.
There are five bedrooms, five reception rooms and a separate annexe – ideal as home office or home gym
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £7.25 million
With its green hills tumbling steeply down into impossibly blue sea, and views across the water to where you’ll see more of the same, there are few spots in England prettier than the River Dart estuary in Devon.
One of the houses in this spot, Paradise Point, has now come up for sale — and it’s every bit as beautiful inside as you’d hope.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Northamptonshire — £1.5 million
Plenty of work to do — the internal pictures tell the story — but this could be, once again, a truly stunning country house.
There is 12,500 sq ft of space, almost 10 acres, eight bedrooms and a grand entrance drive, all at the price of a house in a decent London suburb.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Cornwall — £3 million
A beautiful detached house in a prime elevated position in St Mawes, with direct water access to and stunning views across the Percuil River.
Bright and spacious within, and with east-facing gardens terraced to make the most of the location.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dorset — £4 million
A charming — and unlisted — farmhouse with wonderful views over the Dorset countryside.
There are 82 acres of land, yet this is in a grand spot in the village of Motcombe, less than five miles from Shaftesbury — and just a couple of hours from London.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £4.95 million
Half-way between Farnham and Haslemere you’ll find the village of Tilford — and in it, this seven-bedroom home
It’s a unique family home with an intriguing architectural history: it was created by bringing together three detached Luytens cottages, which were formerly part of Crooksbury House.
For sale with Hamptons. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £2,250,000
This four-bedroom home is situated on a prime residential road in Beaconsfield, within a short walk of the local amenities.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £1,900,000
Panoramic countryside views in this five bedroom, five reception room house in an AONB, not far from High Wycombe.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £2,750,000
The classic design and ivy-clad walls bely the fact that this house is just 20 years old, a grand five-bedroom house full of character in the village of Jordans, near Beaconsfield.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £3,000,000
An elegant Regency villa on the English Riviera, dating from the early 1830s. Almost 5,000 square feet of space, immaculately presented, full of original details and with sea views.
Almost 5,000 square feet of space, immaculately presented, full of original details and with sea views.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dumfries and Galloway — £789,000
An impressive mansion with stunning views across the Urr estuary, set in extensive grounds of almost 3 acres, close to the village of Kippford.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Gwent — £110,000
Ornate chapel with views over the River Honddu and surrounding countryside and planning permission to create a two-bed holiday cottage.
For sale with Chancellors via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Highland — £975,000
An extensively refurbished country house with two recently completed cottages, equestrian facilities and working farm with approx. 78 acres.
For sale with Bell Ingram via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £500,000
A Grade II listed cluster house retaining an abundance of character, including exposed beams, high ceilings and a surprising generous cellar.
For sale with Hobbs Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £425,000
A Grade II listed three-bedroom cottage with inglenook fireplace and timber beams, ideally situated for Cranbrook High Street.
For sale with Peter Buswell via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,600,000
An impressive brand-new family home offering bright, stylish accommodation in a convenient village location close to Canterbury.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Leicestershire — £1,795,000
A Victorian farmhouse offering an abundance of character features with approx. 7 acres including paddock land, manège and stable block.
For sale with Bentons via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Yorkshire — £900,000
An outstanding double fronted five-bedroom former vicarage with a wealth of period features, large garden and paddock extending to 7.13 acres.
For sale with Robin Jessop via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £925,000
Barle Cottage is a beautifully refurbished period cottage, ideally located within an Oxfordshire village offering connections to London.
For sale with Hamnett Hayward via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Oxfordshire — £1,650,000
A substantial house in 1.1 acres, formerly home of the Poet Laureate John Masefield.
For sale with Knight Frank . See more pictures and details for this property.
Scottish Borders — £1,100,000
Greenloaning is a truly exceptional contemporary home of Canadian design set in approximately one acre of beautiful mature, landscaped gardens with electric gates, gravel driveway and parking for six to eight cars.
For sale with Knight Frank . See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £600,000
A beautiful detached property with five bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bathrooms, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac.
For sale with Cooper and Tanner via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Somerset — £1,480,000
A once-derelict mill rescued and sympathetically converted into a spectacular and imaginative home that reflects its 15th century origins.
For sale with Knight Frank . See more pictures and details for this property.
Straffordshire — £1,500,000
An 18th century former vicarage, carefully preserved to retain original character, set within approx. 1.09 acres, adjoining St. Peters church.
For sale with John German via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Suffolk — £2,750,000
Cransford Hall is a classic Edwardian mansion in a tranquil setting in the picturesque Alde Valley.
For sale with Jackson Stops. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £2,250,000
Outstanding period farmhouse with far-reaching views and excellent equestrian facilities, set in over 9 acres in an elevated position.
For sale with Jackson Stops via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £17,750,000
Corwen Manor is one of the finest houses on St George’s Hill designed by award winning architect Julian Bicknell and built by Royalton, set in approximately 1.5 acres of exceptional manicured grounds.
For sale with Knight Frank . See more pictures and details for this property.
Wiltshire — £770,000
A charming well-presented and freshly thatched village house with pretty gardens, a self-contained annexe, and double garage.
For sale with Winkworth via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
East Riding of Yorkshire — £650,000
Southfield is a beautifully updated and distinguished Georgian house, in a thriving East Yorkshire village two miles from the coast.
For sale with Blenkin & Co via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Gloucestershire — £3,000,000
Northwick House is a beautiful 19th century house built in Cotswold stone with interiors by the designer Helen Bainbridge, and fantastic, uninterrupted views both front and back.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £2,250,000
A beautifully renovated five-bedroom village house with an annexe and attractive waterside garden, in a thriving village.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Warwickshire — £1,100,000
Part of a Grade II listed, stone Victorian hunting lodge with a wealth of period features and incredible entertaining space.
For sale with Knight Frank via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Bath — £4,000,000
A stone porch with Doric columns frames the entrance to this impressive, mid-19th century, semi-detached property in a sought-after location.
For sale with Knight Frank . See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £825,000
A former village bakery converted into a fine home with a garden studio, in a highly sought-after position in a picturesque village.
For sale with Hamnett Hayward via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Carmarthenshire — £385,000
A beautiful three-bedroom stone cottage full of character including exposed beams and wood-burning stove, set in approx. 0.35 acres with wild nature garden.
For sale with West Wales Properties via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £3,750,000
A handsome 15th century farmhouse, extended and completely refurbished, set in grounds with stunning views across rolling countryside and woodland.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Jersey — £19,000,000
An outstanding estate with a 15,000sq ft home at its heart, set in almost seven acres of land and ancient woodland in the parish of St Martin.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £1,250,000
Bewley Farmhouse is a charming circa 1950s extended detached family home with rural views to the rear, set in a plot approaching half an acre.
For sale with Fine & Country via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £650,000
A delightful period cottage providing spacious accommodation, set in half an acre with views across the surrounding countryside.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Dumfries and Galloway — £620,000
Whitehouse is a five-bedroom Art Deco property with stunning costal views which retains many of the original features including stain glass front door and ornate fireplaces.
For sale with Galbraith via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £2,250,000
A unique and rare Grade II listed mill house sitting astride the River Stour, set in wonderful riverside gardens and overlooking the peaceful mill pond.
For sale with Strutt & Parker via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
North Somerset — £2,000,000
Gatcombe Court has origins dating back to medieval times, but is essentially Jacobean in design and character having been altered in the late 17th and 20th century.
There are 10 bedrooms, five reception rooms, and five separate cottages included in the sale. Not to mention that rather beautiful pool in an old walled garden.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
East Sussex — £3,250,000
The Spinney is an exceptional late Victorian country house: elegant, well-proportioned and beautifully presented.
As well as the main house there are 10.5 acres of grounds and a courtyard complex with two-bedroom cottage, garden store/workshop, three loose boxes and a three-bay garage.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £1,400,000
Ridlands Farmhouse is a spacious property with plenty of character and period features, including ancient beams and traditional fireplaces.
For sale with Jackson Stops via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Bedfordshire — £2,250,000
A six-bedroom home set in countryside not far off the A1, close to Sandy and Biggleswade.
This detached former lodge cottage, once part of the Ickwell Bury estate, sits in approximately 6.55 acres of part landscaped gardens and woodland.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
A delightful Grade II listed cottage with a recently modernised extension on the outskirts of a sought-after Dartmoor village.
For sale with Stags via OnTheMarket. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £2.75 million
The Clock House is an immaculate family home dating back to 1937 with later extensions. The house is a local landmark with a notable feature of the property being the refurbished clocktower, now housing a Bodet clock and the original bell.
The gardens extend across the width of the house and provide an excellent setting for al fresco dining, there is also a covered outdoor kitchen. Beyond the formal gardens is a large paddock. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 3.94 acres.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £9.2 million
‘One of Kent’s most magical estates’, in the words of the agents, yet it’s just over 40 minutes on the train from central London.
The main house is a sprawling 14,000sq ft joy, but there are also other buildings and cottages on this 132-acre estate.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hampshire — £2.25 million
The Old Malthouse has been beautifully and innovatively restored and renovated to a very high standard. Within this thatched 17th Century period house is a fantastic mixture of both classic and contemporary design.
Every room is well proportioned, each with features of old and new combined. There are exposed lime washed beams, brickwork and arched doorways.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Shropshire — £1 million
English country house elegance meets modern luxury and quirky comfort at this home in the hamlet of Need Savage.
There are stables and a paddock as well as the six-bedroom home in this delightful place near Kidderminster.
For sale with Fine & Country. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £8 million
The house retains many of the original features, which include high ceilings, classic cornicing, period fireplaces and elegant windows.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Flintshire — £2,500,000
‘One of North Wales’ finest and most historic houses’, say the agents of Gwysaney Hall, and the pictures suggest that it’s billed accurately.
This Grade II*-listed mansion near Mold is an early 17th century house set in 27 acres; the main house is vasts and unspoilt, while there are also cottages, land and gardens.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Sussex — £3,500,000
Approached via its own sweeping driveway, Huntsland House is a six-bedroom house of almost 10,000 sq ft in Crawley Down.
The house is set in a beautiful, elevated position overlooking the countryside — and it’s been beautifully refurbished, full of original features and modern touches.
For sale with Hamptons. See more pictures and details for this property.
West Sussex — £5,950,000
The wood-panelled main hall sets the tone perfectly for a house that’s grand and stylish — and which has incredible views from its spot just outside the village of Ardingly.
There are nine bedrooms in the main house, as well as leisure facilities, fine gardens and a cottage.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
Hertfordshire — £1,750,000
Situated in St Ippolyts, this is a modern, sensitively-designed, barn conversion that’s full of light and space.
An underground wine cellar is one of the highlights, as is the open plan living space with spiral staircase up to a mezzanine floor that makes an ideal home office.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Surrey — £6,300,000
In a prime village location just a couple of miles from Guildford, this six-bedroom home has gardens, tennis courts and a home gym.
The present owners have refurbished the place beautifully since they arrived a decade ago, with new sash windows, walnut floors and even air conditioning in some of the rooms.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Devon — £3,995,000
A beautifully presented family home that provides a rural haven set apart from the bustle of the wider world.
This six bedroom home is unlisted, but still has all manner of original features from high ceilings with moulded cornices and plaster ceiling roses to wood block floors and elegant sash windows.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
St Margaret’s Bay, Kent — £1.25 million
The agents don’t mince their words: ‘one of the best views in the country’ they say of this former lighthouse station atop the White Cliffs of Dover, and it’s hard to contradict them.
It was turned into a home in 1994 and has been run as a café and restaurant, but with the vendors now retiring this could become a two-bedroom home (or, subject to permission, a holiday let) in a glorious location.
For sale with Marshall & Clarke. See more pictures and details for this property.
Wiltshire — £5 million
On the outskirts of the hugely popular village of Tisbury you’ll find this Georgian farmhouse that’s less than two hours from London.
The checklist of things included is quite extraordinary, with everything from pool and wine cellar to games room, orchard and artist’s studio.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Buckinghamshire — £7.75 million
Almost 250 acres for sale in Great Missenden, just seven miles from Amersham and within the Chilterns AONB.
This is a residential farm with a splendid Grade II-listed farmhouse at its centre, but the estate also includes cottages, barns, arable land, pasture and woodland.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details for this property.
Bedfordshire — £2,950,000
This 17th century stone-built barn set in 16 acres has been transformed into a deceptively modern family home, with five bedrooms, five reception rooms and the sort of pool and leisure facilities you’d expect of a swish country hotel.
Original beams have been retained to give character to this very 21st century home, while there are stables, paddock, a cinema room and a bar.
For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details for this property.
Kent — £3,250,000
Located within 50 acres of parkland at Petham, in the heart of the Kent Downs AONB directly south of Canterbury, is this exceptional Grade II-listed house.
It’s a five-bedroom house with a host of surprises, including a bothy and a vinery.
For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details for this property.
Carmarthenshire — £5,500,000
A working dairy farm with three properties — including a Victorian farmhouse, 14th century cottage and a modern home with beautiful views — and extending to over 335 acres
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details for this property.
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