5 dream country houses on the Market 2026

Set among the rolling hills of Dorset, Chedington Court is a Grade II-listed Jacobean Revival masterpiece with commanding views across the surrounding countryside. The house and its landscaped gardens have been meticulously restored to their historic grandeur, complemented by contemporary sophistication. At its heart lies the Great Hall, where a soaring double-height ceiling and floor-to-ceiling bay window flood the space with light. Leisure spaces include an indoor swimming pool, cinema room, historic water garden and an elegant orangery, with additional accommodation available across Chedington House, the coach house, and outbuildings, making it an exceptional estate designed for elegant entertaining.

The four-bedroom Headley Farmhouse is situated within 188 acres and is part of one of the country’s finest private equestrian centres. It boasts a courtyard with a terraced entertaining area, covered outdoor dining, swimming pool and hot tub. The property is laid out to enable the best possible care of competition horses, with the possibility for further expansion.

Become part of this building’s rich tapestry of history. With a labyrinth of staircases and corridors, the property has been restored to its former glory. It is home to historically listed gardens with a myriad of lawns and terraces connected by ancient stone stairways and long, pergola-lined gravel walkways. Within the 14 acres you’ll find the Barn, Serenity House and The Old School House, set among the apple orchard and tennis court, a maze we would happily lose ourselves in.

A storybook cottage set in the lush Gloucestershire countryside, complete with exposed beams, a wood-burning stove and a warming Aga, awaits. The epitome of countryside comfort, this Grade II-listed home holds all the charm and character one would expect from a property dating back to the 14th century. With its dry Cotswold stone and climbing wisteria, Chantry Cottage captures the quintessential British dream.

As the oldest house in Pulborough, New Place Manor’s origins date back to the 13th century, with elegant 16th- and 18th-century additions. A home made for entertaining, the drawing room and vast galleried kitchen form the heart of the house. South-facing terraces open onto lawns, a grass tennis court and a heated swimming pool with a pool house. The real struggle would be getting your guests to leave.