Rural homes available for purchase, showcased within our platform
In a recent article by Toby Keel in Country Life, several properties in Berkshire, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, East Sussex, and Buckinghamshire are showcased, each boasting unique and historic features that cater to buyers seeking prestigious country homes with stories to tell and lifestyle amenities.
In the charming harbourside village of West Sussex, a 5,000sq ft, seven-bedroom home is on the market for £3,250,000. This property offers fine views of the Isle of Wight, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate the rural charm and picturesque landscapes.
Moving on to East Sussex, a former rectory built in Gothic Revival style is for sale for the first time in almost 40 years. Priced at £8,750,000, this property is located on an ancient site and includes a lodge, guest cottage, staff flats, stables, and a party barn, making it a perfect fit for those seeking a grand and historic residence.
Buckinghamshire offers a property with over 800 years of history, including a moated garden and a 13th-century chapel. This eight-bedroom home, once owned by John Barker Church, brother in law of US founding father Alexander Hamilton, is priced at £2.75 million and offers over 11,000 sq ft of space.
In Wiltshire, a six-bedroom country home with 46 acres of land, including extensive equestrian facilities, a tennis court, pasture, and gardens, is for sale for £3,600,000. This property provides a perfect blend of historical charm and modern amenities.
Oxfordshire highlights include superb Georgian country houses in elevated positions with far-reaching views, separate cottages, traditional outbuildings, and around 11.4 acres of land. One such property, priced at £1,895,000, offers a five-bedroom home with a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a paddock.
Period farmhouses with tennis courts, a range of useful outbuildings, and sizeable gardens can be found in various locations, while restorations that maintain historical integrity, like a former rectory with holiday barns, outbuildings, and substantial acreage within scenic locations such as The Quantock Hills, add to the charm of these properties.
Properties that include both main houses and separate cottages, orchards, wildflower meadows, and equestrian facilities, emphasize a bucolic and versatile lifestyle. This variety ensures that there is a property to suit every taste and need among these distinctive homes.
Overall, these properties highlight historic charm, substantial acreage, equestrian and agricultural potential, architectural significance, and a variety of outbuildings and ancillary properties that appeal to buyers seeking prestigious country homes with stories to tell and lifestyle amenities. [1]
- The home in West Sussex, along with its picturesque landscapes, offers an ideal lifestyle for those who appreciate rural charm.
- In East Sussex, the former rectory, with its ancillary properties like a lodge, guest cottage, stables, and a party barn, caters to those seeking a grand home-and-garden life.
