This week’s Prime 5 Country Houses

This week we see some of the markets finest homes being advertised across Great Britain, country houses from Cornwall, Yorkshire, Kent, Scotland and Wales.

Perran Cove, Cornwall

• Coastal
• Creek view
• To be sold with no onward chain
• Ready for immediate occupation
• Extensive, versatile accommodation
• Private pedestrian right of way to cove below
• Beautiful Arts and Crafts architecture
• 1.3 acres of totally private south facing gardens
• Detached garage/studio

Property description

Tenure: Freehold

Situated in a totally private, peaceful and tranquil setting within 1.3 acres of meticulously maintained and landscaped parkland style grounds, this exceedingly attractive and distinctive Arts and Crafts country house, facing south west in a grandstand position overlooking beautiful unspoilt woodland and the Helford River, towards the end of a Private Road on the renowned Budock Vean Estate… read more

Bishopthorpe Garth, North Yorkshire

• A significant period residential estate on the outskirts of York
• Beautifully presented and maintained
• Two cottages with planning permission for residential use
• Further cottage and studio apartment
• Timber framed garaging and workshop
• Impressive landscaped gardens
• Additional about 20 acres available

Property description

Tenure: Freehold

One of York’s most important Grade II listed residential country houses, incorporating a portfolio of properties within a private setting on the southern edge of York

Bishopthorpe Garth is an important Grade II listed property built in 1908 by renowned architect Walter Brierley. More of a compact estate than just a notable house… read more

Gothic Mansion worthy of a Bishop

“A truly gothic mansion which provides opportunity for confession if you were suddenly overwhelmed by the need!”

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Historic House with breathtaking views

“A fascinating home with exciting querks and significant history oozing out of every wall. The views from the magnificent window that…

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Oxney Court, Dover, Kent

• 5 Reception rooms and conservatory
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• 5 Bedrooms suites and family bathroom
• Extensive cellars and store rooms
• Stable block: Self-contained guest accommodation
• Cinema
• Rose Cottage: 2 Receptions rooms/4 bedrooms
• Staff Cottage: Reception room/kitchen and 2 bedrooms
• Swimming pool, tennis court , outdoor dining room

Property description

Tenure: Freehold

HISTORY

Oxney Court has an intriguing history, having for many years lain at the heart of England’s smallest parish. The earliest reference to Oxney is in a charter of 1038, at which time the parish contained only 319 acres. The earliest history of the parish is centred on the nearby Church of St Nicholas which is now redundant and ruined. It was a chapel of ease to serve the estate at Oxney, associated with The Abbey at West Langdon, founded 1192. By 1759, when Hasted visited Oxney, the church had a thatched roof and was being used as a barn. The open ruins were later re-consecrated as a family burial ground in the 19th Century (but the Church is no longer a part of the estate today).

There has been a house on this site for centuries, although it has changed much over generations. At the heart of today’s house is a late 17th Century house, built after the earlier timber framed property was demolished and improved. The gothic style was first introduced to Oxney in 1764 by the Jeken family and further transformations were made through the 19th Century.

The house was then requisitioned during World War I, mysteriously caught fire and was severely damaged and then fell into ruin… read more

Earlshall Castle, St. Andrews

• 8 reception rooms
• 10 bedrooms
• 2 dressing rooms
• 6 bathrooms
• Three cottages
• Outbuildings
• Five car garage
• Magnificent walled garden
• Parkland and policy woodlands
• About 53 acres in all

Property description

Tenure: Freehold

One of the best kept 16th century country houses in Scotland, beautifully restored by Sir Robert Lorimer. World famous walled garden

Description

Earlshall takes its name from the hunting lodge of ‘The Erlishall’ owned by the Earls of Fife, relatives of King Robert de Bruce. Sir William Bruce began building the castle in 1546. The castle was built with large windows rather than narrow slit windows used for defence. Musket loops and smaller windows were provided in strategic places as an insurance against armed incursion.

Sir William Bruce received Mary Queen of Scots at Earlshall in 1561. Later James VI of Scotland who became James I of England also visited. Both monarchs would have ridden from the royal palace of Falkland to hunt at Earlshall.

Alexander Bruce had his marriage commemorated on the granite fireplace in the Great Hall. William, and Agnes Lindsay were responsible for the painted ceiling in the Long Gallery. Painted the full length of the 50 foot long roof are the coats of arms of European royalty, Scottish noble families and imaginary nobles. The Baron would sit directly beneath the royal coat of arms when holding his Courts of Barony – signifying that his powers of justice came directly from the King. read more

Henblas, Anglesey

• Impressive period property, Listed Grade II of special architectural and historic importance.
• Spacious and adaptable family accommodation.
• The Coach House and Granary – a pair of letting cottages.
• Beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds with woodland.
• Far reaching views across surrounding countryside to Snowdonia.
• Extremely private and accessible location for travel.

Property description

Tenure: Freehold

One of Wales’ most impressive country houses Listed Grade II* with 2 letting cottages, land and far reaching views, occupying an extremely private and peaceful setting read more