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The Best Country Homes on the Market Right Now

By Martha Davies

8 months ago

An edit of the best country homes available now


Whether you dream of retiring to your own manor or are seriously looking into buying a second home in the countryside, our round-up of beautiful country homes on the market brings you the latest in luxury rural real estate.

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The Best Country Homes on the Market Right Now

Copthorne Manor, Copthorne, West Sussex

This gorgeous property sits within Copthorne Common, next to Copthorne Golf Course. It offers seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and five reception rooms including a double-height circular dining room, a triple-aspect sitting room and an elegant study. The palatial principal suite is accessed via its own staircase and encompasses an ensuite bathroom, a sitting area with a wood-burning stove, and a large balcony overlooking the verdant gardens. Hunting for a handsome country home? You can’t get much better than this. Available through Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £3.25 million

The Grange, Lapford, Devon

You’ll find this elegant former rectory at the end of a private lane in the village of Lapford. The Grade II listed property offers a wealth of period features including decorative cornicing, shuttered sash windows, attractive fireplaces and high ceilings. Step into the large entrance hall and explore the dining room, drawing room, sitting room or the beautiful orangery, which is complete with two sets of French doors leading out to the gardens. Upstairs, there are six bedrooms including a principal bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a dressing room. Outside, meanwhile, you’ll spot both a two-bedroom cottage and a three-bedroom cottage, as well as a double garage and an array of equestrian facilities. It’s a bucolic dream. Available through Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £1.65 million

Little Headsfoldwood, Plaistow Road, West Sussex

With eight bedrooms, three bathrooms and five reception rooms, there’s no shortage of space in this sprawling country home. Check out the bespoke Shaker-style kitchen, the triple aspect-drawing room and the Inglenook fireplace in the dining room, or head out to the gardens, which feature a swimming pool, a greenhouse and delightful flowerbeds. There is also a separate cottage which boasts a vaulted ceiling in the living room with original beams – and if you’re an avid equestrian, you’ll love the barn, loose boxes, hay store and sand school. Available through Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £3.8 million

Toulton Farm, Cothelstone, Taunton, Somerset

This gorgeous period farmhouse occupies an enviable position on the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and offers equestrian facilities including stables, pastures and a barn. The residence contains a grand dining/reception hall, elegant drawing room, cosy sitting room and spacious kitchen. With six bedrooms and two bathrooms, plenty of guests can enjoy this stunning house and truly magnificent location. Available through Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £1.4 million

Vanners Farm, Enborne, Newbury

With period detailing, exposed beams and sash windows, this mid-18th century farmhouse is brimming with country charm. It sits within 5.15 acres of gardens and grounds encompassing a lovely meadow, a cutting garden and a vegetable patch. There are three bedrooms plus separate guest accommodation containing three more bedrooms, two bathrooms and a sitting room – and if you’re after even more, there are numerous outbuildings including a 17th century tithe barn which houses a fully equipped gym. Available through Blue Book Agency for £3 million

Pound Farm, Tillers Green, Gloucestershire

This picture-perfect property dates back to the 16th century, and its history and grandeur is unparalleled. Inside the main house you’ll find an array of incredible rooms including a breathtaking dining room with a Jacobean fireplace, a drawing room with an inglenook fireplace and an exceptional sitting room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and French doors. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms including a capacious principal suite encompassing both a bathroom with a claw-foot freestanding bath and a dressing room with bespoke cabinetry and an elegant central seating area. The landscaped gardens were designed by three-time Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner Jacquie Gordon, and they encompass a lake, a west-wing sheltered courtyard and multiple terraces. There is also a five-acre cider orchard plus a number of garages, a carriage house and a stunning two-bedroom barn – not to mention state-of-the-art equestrian facilities. Available through Savills at a guide price of £4.995 million

Chalkcroft Lane, Penton Park, Penton Mewsey, Andover

This Grade II listed residence dates from the early 19th century and was once the country seat of master builder William Cubitt, who is known for building much of Pimlico, and was later Mayor of London and MP for Andover. The property originally served as a hunting lodge before serving as a boarding school in the 20th century. It now offers huge potential for either residential or commercial use: the main house provides over 17,000 square feet of living space, and the estate itself stretches to over seven acres. Available through Myddelton & Major at a guide price of £2,650,000

The Chestnuts, Upper Seagry, Wiltshire

Dating back to the early 18th century, this Grade II listed home is brimming with period features including ornate cornicing, high ceilings and large sash windows. It boasts four reception rooms, three bathrooms and four bedrooms, plus a further two bedrooms in the attic. Nestled in the idyllic village of Upper Seagry, this property really is a gem. Available through The Country House Department at a guide price of £1.75 million

Springfield House, Bugley, Gillingham, Dorset

Set in 72 acres of verdant land, this glorious estate provides a swimming pool, tennis court, stud yards and paddocks. Inside the regal home itself, you’ll find a drawing room, dining room, sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room. Ascend the stairs to the galleried landing and you’ll find 5 bedrooms plus two further bedrooms in a charming integrated annexe. All this plus far-reaching countryside views? You can’t get better. Available through Symonds & Sampson at a guide price of £4 million

Firwood, Somerford Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Behind its handsome Cotswold stone exterior, this impressive home boasts six bedrooms, four bathrooms and three reception rooms. You’ll spot original details including stone mullions, bay windows and wooden floors – all blending perfectly with contemporary finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms. Of particular note is the elegant formal drawing room and the original oak fireplace in the dining room. Available through Butler Sherborn at a guide price of  £2.875 million

The Old Vicarage, Staverton, Totnes, Devon

Highlights of this gorgeous Grade II listed residence include its lush gardens, tennis court, stunning veranda and enviable south-facing aspect. There are five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms including a drawing room with a marble fireplace and a dining room with floor-to-ceiling sash windows and a working fireplace. As well as the tennis court, the grounds also contain a summer house and a triple-door garage. Available through Marchand Petit at a guide price of £2.25 million 

Manor House, Weardale, County Durham

Tucked away in magnificent wrap-around gardens, this stone-built property was built in 1864. It has been completely renovated and elegantly extended to create a truly sumptuous home. You’ll see original period bookshelves and a wood burning stove in the library, a vaulted roof with exposed ceiling beams in the orangery, and a summerhouse and gazebo in the garden. With six bedrooms and five bathrooms, plenty of guests can enjoy this gorgeous country house. Available through Finest Properties at a guide price of £950,000

Lyddon House, King’s Stag, Sturminster Newton, Dorset

This majestic property is set in almost 48 acres of verdant grounds incorporating a converted mill and mill pond. The grand, spacious rooms are arranged around an impressive central reception hall, which is overlooked by a three-sided galleried landing on the first floor. The drawing room offers tall sash windows as well as French windows opening out to the garden, while the sitting/dining room leads into the gorgeous kitchen. There are four double bedrooms upstairs, each with their own bathroom, while the grounds encompass formal gardens, an orchard, woodland areas and three large ponds. They also contain a variety of facilities including a three-bedroom guest cottage, a triple garage with a two-bedroom flat above, and a pool house with a swimming pool and sauna. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £6.5 million

Shepherds, Colwood Lane, Bolney, West Sussex

Standing proudly within a ten-acre estate and commanding glorious views of the South Downs, this country home is truly superb. It boasts ten bedrooms, eight bathrooms and five reception rooms including an elegant drawing room, a double-aspect sitting room and a grand dining room with a marble fireplace. Highlights include the property’s beautiful formal entrance, with its original oak carved door and striking ironmongery, and the carved oak staircase in the hallway. You’ll also spot a swimming pool, rose garden, water fountain and triple-bay garage. Available through Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £3 million

Barn Cottage, Brook Road, Sandhills, Godalming, Surrey

This charming home is believed to date back as far as the 1600s. Inside, you’ll spot exposed wall and ceiling beams, a cosy open fireplace in the drawing room, and a woodburner in the bright, vaulted family room. There is also an elegant Hampton conservatory looking out onto the gardens, which contain a wonderful array of flowers as well as an oak-clad summerhouse. Upstairs, meanwhile, there are four bedrooms including a spacious principal suite with its own dressing room. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £1.5 million

Bearnock Lodge, Glen Urquhart, Drumnadrochit, Inverness

This breathtaking former shooting lodge in the Scottish Highlands offers incredible views, wonderful history and the best of contemporary living. The grounds contain formal gardens, a charming walled garden and a waterfall, as well as a one-bedroom cottage and a two-bedroom cabin. Highlights of the main house include an oak-lined drawing room, a sitting room with a log burning stove, a spacious panelled dining room and a bar area. There are also seven impressive bedrooms plus a super king size principal bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. What more could you ask for? Available through Knight Frank for offers in excess of £1.15 million

The Waterhouse, Steep, Hampshire

You can’t get much more stunning than this Georgian-inspired country house sitting within a secluded Victorian water garden. The spectacular reception hall gives a taste of the grandeur to come, offering glazed vaulted ceilings, a water feature running through the floor, and a staircase with a glazed balustrade. From here you can explore the elegant drawing room, charming terrace and impressive kitchen, or head to the dining room for particularly incredible views of the garden. Upstairs, you’ll find three bathrooms and four bedrooms including a principal suite with a walk-in wardrobe and vast bathroom. In the gardens, meanwhile, you’ll spot streams, wooded glades and beautiful specimen trees. Available through Savills at a guide price of £3.5 million

Solomon’s Court, Bournes Green, Gloucestershire

This impressive manor house is steeped in country charm, from the original oak panelling in the hallway to the Jacobean plaster ceiling and Tudor arched fireplace in the drawing room. Highlights of the ground floor include the dining room, cosy snug and the handmade wooden kitchen, which is complete with French doors leading onto a terrace boasting spectacular views of the verdant landscape beyond. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms including a master suite with a dressing room and bespoke bathroom, and you’ll also find an additional room which is perfect as a study or a further bedroom. A mezzanine on the first floor gives direct access to a spectacular adjoining barn which could be used as a party venue or home gym. Outside, there is a beautiful one-bedroom coach house plus 50 acres of land encompassing streams, pastures and manicured formal gardens. Available through Blue Book Agency for £3.5 million

Barley Close Cottage, Weston Turville, Aylesbury

This charming home is bursting with character: expect beamed ceilings in the dining room and an oak staircase in the grand reception hall with a galleried landing above. Curl up in front of the open fireplace in the snug, or explore the neighbouring music room, which features an inglenook fireplace with a log burner. There are five bedrooms and four bathrooms upstairs, with extra accommodation in the form of a separate one-bedroom cottage tucked away across the gardens. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £1.75 million

Foxhill, Farnham Road, Surrey

This fantastic home provides seven bedrooms and three bathrooms – not to mention heaps of mid-19th century character. Check out the elegant fireplaces in the drawing room and dining room, or enjoy wonderful views of the rear terrace and gardens from the delightful conservatory. The gardens themselves just might be the star of the show: expect four acres of land encompassing formal areas designed by Gertrude Jekyll, plus a party barn with a kitchen, log burner and outdoor swimming pool. It’s everything you need and more. Available through Savills at a guide price of £1.25 million

Stocklinch, Ilminster, Somerset

Believed to date back to the late 19th century, this handsome home is nestled within 5.7 acres of manicured grounds bordered by mature hedging and trees. With fireplaces, ornate cornicing, working shutters and a grand staircase in the reception hall, the property retains much of its original architectural charm. However, it also provides the best of contemporary living: there is a custom-built timber kitchen, a cinema room, a heated swimming pool and a tennis court. There are also up to seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, so plenty of guests can enjoy this exquisite country home. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £2.95 million 

Old Aish Barn, Petrockstow, Okehampton, Devon

This converted Devon barn is complete with a rare single-storey roundhouse which now serves as an impressive vaulted living room providing unique country charm. Both structures feature thatched roofs, dormer windows and exteriors made of local stone; the main house, meanwhile, provides a spacious kitchen, separate dining room and five double bedrooms alongside three bathrooms. Outside, you’ll find a triple garage with an attached two-storey barn. The property is bordered by a wraparound terrace, with sweeping lawns beyond. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £1.35 million 

Tilford, Farnham, Surrey

Country estate with manicured lawns in front.

If you’re looking for a breathtaking country manor, Fig Tree Court is the one for you. A collaborative effort from incredible architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and renowned garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, the estate encompasses a remarkable Grade II listed house alongside beautiful grounds featuring walled gardens, light woodland and a lily pond. The house itself contains six bedrooms and five bathrooms plus a glorious drawing room with mahogany walls and a grand dining room with oak panelling and oak ceiling timbers. For a further touch of luxury, you’ll find a heated swimming pool and pool house. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £2.25 million

Sleepers Hill, Winchester, Hampshire

You’ll find this elegant property at one of Winchester’s most exclusive addresses: on a private road in the heart of Sleepers Hill. Built on land once owned by Naval Architect and legendary ship builder Sir John Thornycroft, the house now comprises over 6,000 square feet of internal space across three floors. There are seven bathrooms, four reception rooms and six bedrooms, one of which stretches the entire length of the house. Sound impressive? You won’t want to miss out on this glorious home. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £4.75 million

Barnham Court, Church Lane, Barnham, West Sussex

Built in the first half of the seventeenth century, this Grade I listed home has been restored to the highest of standards, retaining its unique history and character while offering the best of modern living. From the breathtakingly grand Hall Room you can explore the library, check out the oak-panelled dining room, or take in the aptly named Great Room, which provides a truly superior space for entertaining. There are five bedroom suites and a separate guest cottage, and you can while away the hours by strolling through the grounds: highlights include Anglo-Dutch parterre gardens and the heated swimming pool. Available through Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £4.5 million

Lower Eashing, Godalming, Surrey

16th century cottage with a gravel driveway.

This enchanting Grade II listed house boasts an array of period features including wall and ceiling beams, working fireplaces and oak floors. There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a barn-style garage, plus an additional barn with a studio above. You can explore the formal gardens, relax on the terrace, or wander through the paddock land to a charming pond. It’s a bucolic dream. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £1.75 million

Drybridge House, Pyle Hill, Woking, Surrey

Take a look at one of the finest properties in Pyle Hill, featuring lush gardens which border Sutton Green Golf Course. This wonderful home offers seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and a variety of annexes perfect for guests, and there is the added bonus of an indoor pool complex and a triple garage. With stunning manicured gardens and so much luxurious living space, what more could you ask for? Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £3.75 million

Bransbury, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire

The earliest part of this Grade II listed property dates back to the eighteenth century. It sits on the banks of the River Dever in Winchester and encompasses a four-bedroom stable cottage as well as one and a quarter miles of prime chalk stream fly fishing. The main house offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a handful of unique features including a mill wheel room and a double-height drawing room with some of the original pulleys and mechanisms of the former working mill. If you’re looking for a home with a story, you can’t get better than this. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £5.95 million

The White House, Sidmouth, Devon

Once home to the 5th Earl of Kilmorey, this handsome country house provides bags of rural charm with a splash of grandeur: think sash windows, high ceilings and a pillared entrance portico. Further highlights include a bespoke kitchen, a spacious sitting room and a glass-fronted wine room complete with a tasting area. Meanwhile, you can ascend the sweeping staircase in the hallway to find six bedrooms and four bathrooms – or head outside to the beautiful gardens, where you’ll find a detached coach house and a pool villa. Available through Humberts at a guide price of £2.95 million

Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset

Looking for somewhere spacious? This magnificent estate spans more than 21 acres of land and encompasses two self-contained guest houses, stables, a barn and extensive garaging – not to mention immaculate gardens and grounds. The main house boasts a grand entrance hall featuring striking elliptical fanlights and a stone staircase with a wrought iron balustrade. The ground floor provides four elegant reception rooms, a large kitchen and a stunning atrium which leads into a pool room with a sauna and shower. Upstairs, you’ll find an impressive master suite plus three further bedrooms. This is the country home you’ve been dreaming of. Available through Symonds & Sampson at a guide price of £3 million

The Court, Snowshill Road, Broadway, Worcestershire

This Grade II* listed property dates back to approximately 1600 and was restored and extended under the supervision of celebrated architect Sir Guy Dawber at the beginning of the 19th century. It has since been modernised to create the perfect contemporary home, providing seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and three comfortable reception rooms. The gardens, however, may be the star of the show: designed by horticulturist, landscape designer and writer Dan Pearson, they contain well-stocked herbaceous borders and a topiary yew tunnel. Beyond the formal gardens, you’ll find lawns, paddocks and a small stream. With glorious views of the Cotswolds from every angle, this really is a fabulous country home. Available through Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £4.5 million

Umgeni, Coast Road, Cley

This five-bedroom country home sits within delightful landscaped gardens and commands spectacular views across the Cley Marshes. The grounds contain a studio, barn and garage, while the main house offers five bedrooms, five bathrooms and three reception rooms. Available through Jackson-Stops for offers over £2 million

Radclive Manor, Radclive, Buckingham

This Grade II* listed property boasts a five-hundred year history, and it was owned by New College, Oxford, between the 15th century and 1695. Inside, you’ll spot many incredible features including 16th and early 17th century panelling and an early 17th Century staircase. There are eight bedrooms, four bathrooms and two reception rooms, as well as a large kitchen and expansive grounds. Looking for a house with a story? This is the one for you. Available through John D Wood & Co. for £3 million

Fowey, Cornwall

This six-bedroom Victorian villa offers more than 4,000 square feet of space encompassing six bedrooms, four bathrooms and four reception rooms. It sits within beautifully landscaped gardens and also provides a detached art studio with a hot tub, and an adjoining five-acre field. Available through Lillicrap Chilcott for offers around £1.75 million

Kippences, Liss, Hampshire

This imposing home is believed to date back to the Georgian period, and it contains an array of period features including fireplaces, high ceilings, sash windows and cornicing. The kitchen and dining room are particularly spacious, and there are also two studies on the ground floor, plus a utility room and a boot room. Upstairs, you’ll find seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, while the estate also encompasses a separate coach house with garaging and further accommodation providing two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. Within the verdant grounds, you’ll spot a sun terrace, summer house and a tennis court. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £2.45 million

Tamarisk Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Looking for a show-stopping property? This is one of the largest and most prestigious homes on the South Coast, boasting direct beach access and panoramic sea views. The triple-height vaulted ceiling in the entrance hall gives a taste of the grandeur that awaits here: expect a breathtaking kitchen/dining/living room opening out onto a sweeping terrace, a principal suite with a dressing area, lavish bathroom and private terrace, and five further bedrooms. There is also an incredible leisure complex containing an indoor pool, steam room and sauna, plus a double-aspect gym/entertainment area. It’s everything you need and more. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £6.5 million

Mill Lane, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey

Aerial view of a country estate with lawns and a swimming pool.

Dating back to 1860, this handsome home originally served as a coach house. It boasts seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and a separate two-bedroom annexe, plus a tennis court and a swimming pool nestled. With paddocks, ponds and beautifully landscaped gardens – designed by five-time Hampton Court Flower Show winner Raine Garden Design – this is certainly a showstopping country house. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £4.25 million

Goldsmiths Avenue, Crowborough, East Sussex

This sprawling home provides over 3,600 square feet of internal accommodation including a triple-aspect kitchen/breakfast room, a double-aspect drawing room, and a delightful formal dining room. There are seven bedrooms, three bathrooms and extensive gardens encompassing terraces, a delightful ornamental pond and a circular thatched gazebo which is perfect for entertaining. It’s all you need and more. Available through Knight Frank at a guide price of £1.65 million