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The former home and gallery of Sir Henry Tate – where he hung his artwork before he founded the Tate Britain — is up for sale in Streatham
Talk about art history. Sir Henry Tate's former mansion has a 'prototype Tate Gallery' — which, although no longer adorned by his works of art, is still impressive.
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A wonderful Georgian house with a greenhouse that Hogwarts would be proud of, and an incredible converted dovecot
What could buy you a two bedroom flat on the outskirts of London goes a whole lot further in Northumberland, in the shape of this charming Georgian stone house with beautiful gardens, six bedrooms and a separate Dovecote.
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A delightful thatched cottage on the outskirts of the Stour Valley with charming period features and a flourishing country garden
Old Fenners is the epitome of countryside living — a thatched period property, full of charm and character, with an over-flowing garden full of flowers and trees.
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A sprawling, 10,000sq ft house in a Scottish nature reserve, with views to die for across the northern Highlands
Forsinain Steading stretches for more than 10,000 sq ft and sits in the heart of a nature reserve close to the village of Armadale.
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A grand country house with its own salmon fishing stretch at the price of a London terrace house
Set in 10 acres of gorgeous grounds including one-third of a mile of River Nairn, Cantray House is a magnificent neo-Palladian house with six bedrooms.
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Rewriting the history of the Clumber spaniel
Rebirth of the Royal Spaniel, a new book by James Darley, celebrates the storied history of the breed and busts a few myths along the way.
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'The allegation that racehorses who show little ability on the racetrack have no future off it is simply incorrect': How retired racehorses are finding new lives
BBC's Panorama painted a grim picture of the fate of failed racehorses, but it doesn't always end badly as Annunciata Elwes reports.
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A summer of rediscovering the traditional British seaside holiday
With foreign travel still uncertain, millions of us are set to holiday in Britain this year — and that is something to celebrate, says Annunciata Elwes.
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A wonderfully unique house set on the River Thames that comes with its own boathouse, a 120 ft mooring and separate studio
This eclectic river-fronted property in sought-after Marlow is sure to delight.
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One of London's most iconic buildings, with 1,100 rooms and 2.5 miles of corridors, transformed into luxury apartments
Since the government moved out in 2015, the Old War Office in central London has been converted into Raffles-branded residences. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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Kinloch Castle, a crumbling-but-iconic landmark on the Isle of Rum with a nominal value of £1 — but the buyer will need very deep pockets...
Kinloch Castle has been seeking a buyer for years, but as its condition worsens the renovation and repair costs for this magnificent Scottish property are estimated to be in the region of £20 million. Can a new owner be found?
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An 8,500sq ft slice of Utopia on Richmond Hill, with poolhouse, balcony and breathtaking views
You no longer need to escape to the country in search of stunning leafy green surroundings and river frontage, like this rather substantial (and rather expensive) Georgian property in Richmond proves.
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The cosiest castle you'll ever find, with paddock, ancient moat, tennis courts and a billiard room
Built in 1327, Grade II listed Blestoe Castle today stands as a beautiful family home, that retains many original features in a beautiful part of Bedfordshire.
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A sprawling water-side home with 4,600 sq ft of accommodation on the English Riviera
Luxurious water-side living doesn't get much better than this — with masses of space, stunning views over Torquay harbour and a beautiful garden set over varying levels.
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An Arts-and-Crafts home with stunning gardens and private river frontage on the River Avon
Everything about Avon Court has a opulent yet whimsical air about it — from the large wrought iron entrance gates, to the mature Willow tree in the garden that leads down to a mooring on a private stretch of river.
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A historic coach house and private courtyard in the heart of an estate near the Peak District, with 120 acres of communal grounds to enjoy
The Coach House at Swythamley Hall offers the chance to own part of an estate that is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.
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A unique period house, just a stone's throw from the seafront, where Lewis Carroll stayed whilst writing 'Alice in Wonderland'
There's an element of the bizarre looking at the Red Cottage from the outside — with its turreted chimneys and deep red brick facade, it's not hard to see where Lewis Carroll got his inspiration from.
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Wild Ingleborough: The Yorkshire Dales landscape project that will be 'a blueprint for restoration'
A 3,000-acre landscape restoration trial in the Yorkshire Dales has begun. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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A truly outstanding Georgian house that is up for sale for only the fourth time in its 278-year existence
Aislaby Hall is magnificent beyond belief, having undergone extensive refurbishments over the past 20 years, the substantial property is now up for sale and comes with over 27 acres.
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A 'compact' estate, nestled near the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, that offers wonderful additional income streams
Country sports require a lot of space, and land — and luckily that's just what Coves House has.
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A stunning Georgian house with two acres of park-like gardens and an impressive orangery, in a leafy part of Kent
Looking at Fairseat House from the outside you know it's going to be good — and it is, with its beautifully preserved period features, dual aspect rooms and a garden that would make anyone green with envy.
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A hidden delight in the North Yorkshire National Park that has easy access to the seaside town of Whitby and the Yorkshire Moors
Beck Cottage is located in the small hamlet of Golden Grove, located just outside of Whitby — known as the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's Dracula and also the home of famed explorer Captain Cook.
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A elegantly pretty house with delightful gardens in the heart of Berkshire, combining period character with modern living
Bringing together modern living with period features and manicured gardens, Glebe House, in Berkshire, is the perfect family home.
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A stunning period country home that is set within three acres and comes with its own lake
As immaculate inside as it is out, the Old Vicarage is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all that rural living has to offer, with the bustling towns of Newcastle and Durham only a 30 minute drive away.
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