51ĀŅĀ×’s National Country Department records £173m of prime sales in Q1 2026
51ĀŅĀ×’s National Country Department has reported a strong start to the year, completing on £173 million worth in prime country house sales in Q1 2026. Despite a challenging political and global climate, these deals underline a returning buyer appetite for best-in-class country houses and estates across the UK.
29 April 2026
The department completed 36 transactions during the quarter, with an average guide price of £4.8 million.
Notably, eight sales exceeded £5 million, while three transactions were priced above £10 million. The quarterās largest sale was for a property with a guide price of £23.5 million, one of the highestāvalue country house transactions to complete nationwide so far this year. Other notable deals include Edgeworth Manor, in Gloucestershire with a guide of £11 million.
Edward Rook, Head of the National Country Department, 51ĀŅĀ× comments: āSales activity was spread across a wide range of locations, from the Cotswolds and the Home Counties to Oxfordshire and the South West, highlighting the strong appeal of wellālocated, highāquality country homes that offer space, privacy and strong connectivity.
The results build on momentum seen at the end of 2025 and reflect a market increasingly driven by lifestyleāled buyers, including families relocating from London and international purchasers seeking a longāterm UK base.ā
"Possibly surprisingly, the geopolitical uncertainty hasn't had too dramatic an impact on the market with many buyers and sellers getting on with their transactionsā said James Cleland, Head of Country sales at 51ĀŅĀ×. āWith buyers continuing to prioritise quality, location and longāterm value, the first quarter has shown that correctly priced prime country homes continue to attract competitive interest.ā
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