You don't have to be a millionaire to live in a grand country house, as these beautiful homes across Britain demonstrate.
Ampthill, Bedfordshire — £1,000,000
An 18th century, four bedroom home of real character and beauty, with a seculded garden and timber gazebo.
For sale with Country Properties. See more pictures and details about this property.
Aberfoyle, near Stirling — £950,000
56 acres, including 1km of loch frontage, a boat house and riparian rights, as well as a 5,840 sq ft house — and permission in principle to build a home of 10,000sq ft. Quite breathtaking.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Chard, Somerset — £1,000,000
A sprawling, eight-bedroom barn conversion plus a series of outbuildings, including a two-bedroom cottage, all dating back to 1303 — and with permission in place to redevelop some of the old buildings.
For sale with Greenslade Taylor Hunt. See more pictures and details about this property.
Crowborough, East Sussex — £975,000
A three-bedroom house of rare grace and elegance, as well as fine views from the first floor balcony. Three bedrooms, 1.36 acres and stables are part of the deal.
For sale with Knight Frank. See more pictures and details about this property.
London — £1,000,000
A pretty two-bedroom flat on the picturesque Middleton Square, a green spot in the heart of EC1, and a stone’s throw from the Angel, Islington.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
Wetherby, Yorkshire — £1,000,000
The 3,700sq ft West Wing of Ingmanthorpe Hall, with four bedrooms, huge open plan living area with mezzanine and truly grand communal areas.
For sale with Carter Jonas. See more pictures and details about this property.
Sandbanks, Dorset — £1,000,000
A spacious three-bedroom penthouse with views across both Poole Harbour and out to sea. Not the prettiest building, and some updating needed, but the location is perfect for beach lovers.
For sale with Key Drummond. See more pictures and details about this property.
Haigh, Yorkshire — £1,000,000
Truly spectacular value in this eight-bedroom country house, decked out like a film producer’s fantasy with suits of armour in the hallways and tapestries draping the walls.
For sale with Simon Blyth. See more pictures and details about this property.
Prestonpans, East Lothian — £1,000,000
A 17th century hosue bursting with original features, from the vaulted cellars in the basement to the turrets on the roof — and the gardens are breathtaking as well.
For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.
St Hilary, Vale Of Glamorgan — £1,000,000
Village Farm, in the heart of this conservation village has fine craftsmanship without — not least the magnificent leaded windows and colossal ceiling beams.
For sale with Watts & Morgan. See more pictures and details about this property.
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