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9 fabulous farmhouses to escape to the country

The world’s most idyllic countryside properties
Romantic stone farmhouse, Occitanie, France
Romantic stone farmhouse: traditional French style
Romantic stone farmhouse: verdant gardens
54-acre (22ha) livestock farm, South Australia, Australia
54-acre (22ha) livestock farm: modern architecture
54-acre (22ha) livestock farm: exposed brick walls
Rural farm and ranch, Texas, USA
Rural farm and ranch: luxury log cabin aesthetic
Rural farm and ranch: German-inspired design
73-acre (30ha) sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada
73-acre (30ha) sanctuary: double-height rooms
73-acre (30ha) sanctuary: expansive pastures
Mediterranean oasis, Mallorca, Spain
Mediterranean oasis: authentic Spanish styling
Mediterranean oasis: mature fruit and nut trees
Hobble Creek Ranch, Utah, USA
Hobble Creek Ranch: straight from a fairytale
Hobble Creek Ranch: endless mountain views
Persie House, Perth and Kinross, UK
Persie House: Jacobean wood panelling
Persie House: secluded countryside location
Modern castle, Wisconsin, USA
Modern castle: soaring ceilings
Modern castle: historic vineyard
Chocolate box farm, Lower Saxony, Germany
Chocolate box farm: white-washed beams
Chocolate box farm: numerous outbuildings
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The world’s most idyllic countryside properties

Busy cities and bustling towns have their appeal, but if you crave fresh air and tranquillity, the countryside is hard to beat.

From a charming farmhouse in France to a spectacular canyon ranch in the middle of Utah, these remarkable rural residences come with amazing homes and plenty of space for growing crops, rearing livestock or keeping horses.

Click or scroll to tour the most idyllic farmhouses around the world...

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Jen Grimble

22 May 2025

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