The Country House Department

The Country House Department A modern medium for selling the finest country homes, created to do justice to the most exceptional properties.

02/09/2026

Bentley House has the rare quality of feeling both substantial and easy to live in.⁠
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The current owner, an interior designer, has brought colour and pattern into the rooms without losing sight of the building’s past. The drawing room makes the most of the garden with floor-to-ceiling windows, while the dining room seems made for long lunches and weekends with friends.⁠
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Seven bedrooms and flexible annexe accommodation leave plenty of room for everyone, with nearly five acres of grounds, a pool tucked into a sunny corner and woodland giving the property a real sense of seclusion.⁠
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Coming soon – Bentley House, Ipswich⁠
Guide Price – £2,000,000⁠
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DM for further details.

11/08/2026

Coming soon. A spectacular country retreat, Peacock Priory revolves around its garden and pool, with almost eight acres of private grounds giving it an unusual sense of seclusion.⁠
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At its centre, the handcrafted kitchen rises to a double-height ceiling beneath a dramatic roof lantern. Wide glazed doors lead onto the terrace, making it the natural meeting point between inside and out.⁠
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Created from a collection of historic buildings, the home brings together original brick and flint walls with a contemporary finish, alongside a cottage, oast house office, stable yard and equestrian facilities.⁠
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For Sale – Peacock Priory, Bury St Edmunds⁠
Guide price – £2,500,000⁠
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DM for further details.

19/07/2026

Aldsworth Manor has stood at the edge of this Cotswold village since the 12th century, when it was the seat of the Dutton family. Seven acres of gardens and paddocks, a long private drive and the parish church next door have been constants ever since.⁠
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A comprehensive refurbishment completed in 2025 has transformed the interior entirely, with a bespoke kitchen beneath a vaulted ceiling opening to a west-facing terrace, a cinema, wine cellar, bar and gun room on the lower ground floor, and a principal suite among six bedrooms arranged across four floors. The cottage, barn and garaging enough for eight cars complete the grounds.⁠
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For Sale – Aldsworth Manor, Aldsworth

18/06/2026

Ardlair House places equal emphasis on proportion and practicality.⁠
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The architecture takes its cues from the Georgian tradition, but the property has been configured around modern family life, from the Martin Moore kitchen and generous reception rooms to the extensive ancillary accommodation, cinema room and gym. A terrace wraps around three sides of the house, extending the principal rooms naturally into the gardens.⁠
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Beyond lie paddocks, a stable block and a self-contained cottage, all set within 9 acres of beautifully maintained grounds.⁠
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For Sale – Ardlair House, Henley-On-Thames⁠
Guide price – £9,950,000⁠
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More info via the link in bio.

11/06/2026

The Old Rectory has been part of the local landscape since 1510, its mellow stone façade, mullioned windows and gabled roofline commanding views over almost 3 acres of ground and the St Catherine’s Valley beyond.⁠
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The generous, atmospheric interiors feel entirely in keeping while the surrounding gardens and separate Coach House add a compelling dimension to what is one of the Cotswolds’ most historically notable homes.⁠
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For Sale – The Old Rectory, Cold Ashton⁠
Guide price – £2,850,000⁠
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More info via the link in bio.

07/06/2026

A substantial period farmhouse on the edge of the Cotswolds, Kingsmere has earned its place at the centre of the village over many generations. ⁠
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Three floors of light-filled rooms revolve around a superb kitchen and breakfast room, large windows looking out across mature gardens that include a converted barn and outbuildings. ⁠
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For Sale – Kingsmere, Standlake⁠
Guide price – £1,500,000⁠
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More info via the link in bio.

02/06/2026

Today, we turn 6!⁠
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Six years ago today, The Country House Department was launched by Andrew Russell and Ben Bentley with just one house on the books and a clear vision of how country house sales could be done differently.⁠
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Fast forward to today, and we have achieved over £600 million in sales, grown into a team of 20 talented individuals, and helped countless clients navigate some of life’s biggest property decisions. It’s fair to say we look very different from those early days.⁠
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As we celebrate this milestone, we want to say a big thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. To our clients, professional contacts, friends and supporters – thank you for your trust, confidence and encouragement over the years.⁠
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Most importantly, thank you to our incredible team. Every day, they fly the flag for The Country House Department, bringing expertise, passion and dedication to everything they do. Their commitment to delivering the highest levels of service is what defines us and drives our success.⁠
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We are immensely proud of what we have achieved together over the last six years and excited about what the future holds.⁠
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Thank you for being part of our story so far. Here’s to the next chapter.

31/05/2026

A Victorian farmhouse well attuned to its surroundings, Paynes Farm lies within 3.35 acres of grounds, embraced by open countryside.⁠
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Original stone walls, oak beams and flagstone floors endure, while thoughtful updates have introduced a lighter, more contemporary feel – the striking oak-framed garden room the most arresting of them.⁠
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Sweeping lawns, a natural pond, orchard, mature trees, a kitchen garden and paddock land form a blissful backdrop in one of Oxfordshire’s most peaceful settings.⁠
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For Sale – Paynes Farm, Stanton Harcourt⁠
Guide price – £2,250,000⁠
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More info via the link in bio.

25/05/2026

Coming soon in Marlow. A characterful riverside home with black and white elevations, leaded light windows and a contemporary addition that brings a generous ease to the original building.⁠
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To the rear, a south-facing garden runs from a decked terrace and summer house down to a private mooring on the Thames. Five bedrooms, including a particularly impressive principal suite with dressing room and en suite, are arranged across three floors alongside elegant reception rooms and a spacious kitchen.⁠
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DM for more details.

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