Country homes
Country houses, period homes and substantial properties tucked into the British landscape.
Country homes mean different things to different buyers — for some it's a substantial period country house with grounds; for others it's any home with countryside views and breathing space. We curate both: from rectories, manors and Georgian country houses to spacious farmhouses and characterful country cottages.
Our country homes for sale span the UK — from the Cotswolds, Wiltshire and Hampshire to Yorkshire, Northumberland, Wales and rural Scotland. Each home is chosen for character, setting and the kind of land that comes with it.
Browse the homes below and explore county pages for specific regions.
Country home is a flexible term covering everything from modest country cottages to substantial country houses, manor houses and historic estates. Most share certain things in common: rural or semi-rural setting, gardens or grounds, period features, and a sense of being part of the landscape.
When buying a country home, consider services (mains gas vs oil/LPG, septic vs mains drainage, broadband), access and the practicalities of life in a rural setting. EPC, heating system and grounds maintenance are usually the biggest ongoing costs.
Country house traditionally means a substantial property, often a former gentry house with grounds. Country home is broader — any home in the countryside. Both terms are used loosely in marketing.
Generally yes, in popular regions — but they're a lifestyle purchase first. Maintenance and running costs are higher than equivalent town homes. Resale tends to favour homes in good condition with the right features.
Drainage, water supply, broadband, road access in winter, oil/LPG vs mains gas, septic tank condition, EPC, and any agricultural ties or covenants on the property and land.
Northumberland, the Scottish Borders, rural Wales, Lincolnshire and parts of Yorkshire generally offer more affordable country property than the south.
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