Annabel Dixon
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A secluded and peaceful farm for sale in the heart of Exmoor National Park
With a range of outbuildings and barns, there’s plenty of scope for the new owners to put their own stamp on this Somerset farmstead.
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Why buying a house with the wrong number could cost you thousands: Five things to know about the property market this week
Falling house prices, the rural hot spots to look out for and the best and worst house numbers to buy as Annabel Dixon takes a look at what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar this week.
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A delightful Dartmoor farmhouse ripe for a revamp — and huge potential
Keen to roll up your sleeves? This period property in Devon comes with a range of traditional stone outbuildings, some with planning permission for conversion already in the bag.
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Why Scotland is leading the way in the UK’s high-end housing market
Got your heart set on a remote island in the Hebrides or a grand townhouse in Edinburgh? You’ve got competition. Scotland is the most-searched for location outside London on Savills’ website, finds Annabel Dixon.
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A beautifully-restored Cotswolds barn comes up for sale near Soho Farmhouse
Sensitively renovated in 2019, this bright and stylish brick-built home between Moreton-in-Marsh and Shipston-on-Stour has lost none of its period charm.
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A ‘unique and historic’ 200-year-old gatehouse comes up for sale at under £300,000
This unusual one-bedroom Grade II-listed home in Suffolk dates back to 1815 — and its grounds are ‘a real feature’ too, according to the agents.
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A charming Cotswolds cottage with huge amounts of space and fine gardens, nestled in rolling countryside
The owners of this five-bedroom property are preparing to hand over the keys after 24 years. And the buyer needs to be green-fingered to keep up the good work in the garden.
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A Cotswolds gem that's been hauled into the 21st century in superb style
With a wooden-clad extension, there’s more to this traditional stone property overlooking Bourton-on-the-Hill than first meets the eye.
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A magnificent manor near Stratford-upon-Avon that was home to Anne Hathaway's family
Once home to relatives of William Shakespeare’s wife, Luddington Manor near Stratford-upon-Avon blends rich history with on-trend updates.
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A 'postcard perfect' chocolate-box cottage for sale in one of Hampshire's most sought-after corners
Combining country cottage charm and fresh interiors, this Grade II-listed home is all the proof you need that good things come in small packages.
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A bewitching and idyllic Scottish retreat clinging to the water’s edge
Located on the west coast, Lagganbuie House offers dramatic views across Loch Feochan, and an interesting development angle.
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What house buyers want above all? A wreck that needs fixing up
Forget all the work you’ve done priming your home for sale: the latest research suggests that what buyers really want is to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in to a fixer upper.
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A 270-acre Scottish island for sale at the same price as a three-bedroom house in suburbia
From sheltered sailing waters and abundant wildlife, to historical ruins and traditional stone farm buildings ripe for development, Torsa has something for everyone.
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The ultimate in splendid isolation? A gorgeous Scottish country house with woodland gardens running down to the loch
Located at the head of Loch Creran, Druimavuic House has been fully renovated to provide an elegant family home with far-reaching views.
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Over 65s in Britain sitting on £2.7 trillion worth of property — yet many are struggling to downsize
Despite choppy economic waters in the housing market, their main motivation for upping sticks are lifestyle factors, according to Savills.
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As if trains aren't already expensive enough, living near a railway line with reliable service 'costs 122% more'
Buying a home close to a top-performing train station could pay dividends for your commute — but it'll hit you in the pocket, as new research shows just what a premium you'll pay for living in a location with a decent service. Annabel Dixon takes a look to find out how much it costs to live near a good station.
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Seven houses for sale with their own spectacular home cinemas
Love the Silver Screen? Annabel Dixon takes a tour of properties for sale with eye-catching home cinemas.
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The six 'beige flags' of house-hunting that should make you think twice before putting in an offer
Looking for a new home? Here are the seemingly innocent things in a property that might come back to haunt you.
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London outmigration: How soaring mortgage costs are starting a new race to the country
As interest rates rise for the 14th time in a row, fresh research shows how Londoners are setting their sights on homes outside the capital, finds Annabel Dixon.
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'Flipping homes' makes a comeback with biggest numbers since 2007 — but is it already too late to get in on the act?
The recent growth in house prices and the stamp duty holiday have fuelled an increase in the number of homes being snapped up, renovated and sold quickly, discovers Annabel Dixon. But will it last?
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Property Talk: Why do we all love waterside homes?
Rivers, lakes, canals and the sea act as magnets for buyers. Annabel Dixon explores why ‘water always bucks the trend’.
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What's next for house prices? Loss of momentum, discounts — and it's only just begun
Six months on from Liz Truss's disastrous stint as prime minister, the fallout is still being felt in the property market. Yet the overwhelming sentiment is of cautious optimism as Spring brings all sorts of positive signs, as Annabel Dixon explains.
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Five gorgeous homes for sale in Wimbledon
From homes which make the most of the best of this leafy suburb to a house from where you can hear the roars from the tournament, we take a look at some of the best propety for sale in SW19.
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Five reasons to live in Wimbledon
As one of the most iconic tennis tournaments gets underway at Wimbledon, Annabel Dixon lifts the lid on the leafy London neighbourhood.
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