What is another word for country estates?

Here are some words you could use instead of "country estates":

Formal:

* Manor houses

* Landed estates

* Country houses

* Rural properties

* Country residences

* Chateaux (French)

* Haciendas (Spanish)

Informal:

* Country homes

* Farmsteads (if they are working farms)

* Ranches (in the US West)

* Estates (if the context is clear)

The best word to use depends on the specific context and desired tone.