That's if they want a major London home, not so?
If they get a country home close to London, that will be where they lodge even for London events, yes?[/QUOTE]
No. They will have a London base one way or another.
Look at Andrew and Edward. Their homes are at Windsor, not that far from London in reality. But they both have apartments in Buckingham palace to use when they are in London for events.
If harry goes for a larger country home, it isn't likely to be any closer then Windsor. Rumors (of course rumors taken with a truck load of salt) are either the Cotswolds or Norfolk. Neither are a descent proximinity to London for it to be his only base.
So either a large Kensington apartment as main home and likely a small country home.
or
A small apartment like his Uncles and Anne for times in London (extra bedrooms if the kids come but not a full home) and a large country home, possibly a royal lease like his Uncles.
It seems most people are leaning towards the second, as Harry and Meghan both seem city people.