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Buy once, buy well — and repair is better than replacement: The new philosophy of sustainable interiors
Sustainability relies on creating furniture and appliances that can be fixed — and the skills to do so, says Arabella Youens.
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A living room that's a lesson in how to restore lost character in a historic space
Nicola Harding used rich colours and textures to enhance the historic character of a Jacobean house in Berkshire.
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The beautiful treehouses of Callow Hall: 'The setting is so spectacular that it was important nothing detracted from that'
Isabella Worsley has designed interiors of treehouses in the grounds of Callow Hall in Derbyshire that are at one with their surroundings.
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The old rectory in the village where Jane Austen was born is up for sale — and it's a gorgeous Hampshire masterpiece
Jane Austen's wealthy older brother tore down the house in which the great writer was born — and the home that he replaced it with is now on the market: Steventon House.
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A faux-medieval castle that's 'only' 300 years old, with wine cellar, party barn and even a helipad
A quite dizzying mix of old and new come together in unforgettable style at Stowe Castle, which sits adjacent to the grounds of the famed Buckinghamshire school.
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A glorious period-drama-style home in breathtaking grounds — and for sale at the price of a suburban detached home
Cressy Hall is an exquisitely beautiful house that will take your breath away from the moment you come up the driveway.
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A former squash court converted into a gorgeous party barn in Gloucestershire
A stone barn in Gloucestershire has been transformed into a multipurpose entertaining space by Sims Hilditch.
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How a chance discovery of a wallpaper fragment inspired the look of this country house bathroom
A fragment of hand-painted chinoiserie set the scene for the decoration of this bathroom at Keythorpe Hall, Leicestershire.
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What you need to know if you're building a new house from scratch
Building a house requires everything from planning to patience, says Arabella Youens.
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Open plan or keep things separate? There is another way, as this farmhouse kitchen shows
Opening up space either side of a chimney breast transformed this kitchen and dining room, designed by Susie Atkinson
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A Cotswolds attic that's been turned into a fairytale fantasy bedroom
A space once used for storage has been transformed into a dreamy place for children to sleep by designer Tess Newall.
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Turning an old barn into a new income stream: Meet three people who've made it work in style
Transforming a barn into a wedding venue, accommodation — or both — can be a nice little earner, finds Arabella Youens.
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Open fires v wood-burning stoves: The grate debate
Wood-burning stove or open fire? Arabella Youens examines the pros and cons of both options.
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How to make a cottage that feels country and cosy rather than fuddy duddy
Katharine Paravicini explains the touches she's employed to make her Wiltshire cottage fresh and cosy.
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A picturesque period farmhouse in the Cumbrian countryside with pretty gardens that border the River Keekle
With quintessential farmhouse interiors and rural surroundings, Low House is the perfect place to soak up the magic of the Lake District National Park.
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A former vicarage close to the Brecon Beacons National Park that is on the market for the first time in over 60 years
Bordering the River Wye, Parc Gwynne is a sublime country home in an unbeatable location.
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A beautiful 18th century home on the Scottish borders that is close to a world famous Salmon fishing river
Elegant Georgian architecture, world-class fishing and idyllic surroundings make Church House, in the village of Foulden, an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
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Live in the heart of the Lake District National Park at this spacious family home with an orchard garden and fishing rights on the River Cocker
Immaculate interiors and a world-class location next to some of England’s most scenic landscape join forces at Rivermead, in the village of Lorton in Cumbria.
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A tastefully converted former church in The North Wessex Downs AONB that is perfect for family life
Arched Mullion windows, lofty interiors and welcoming surroundings form the basis of Old Church House, with plenty more to discover.
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Truly spectacular views at this wonderful Cornish dream home
A healthy dose of sea air, a fantastic elevated location and spacious interiors make Bojowan, in Cornwall’s Praa Sands, an enticing property.
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A grand Edwardian country house with 14 bedrooms — and a dedicated 'flower room'
Enjoying a private parkland setting with a sweet cottage annexe and plenty of accommodation, Haselbech House is the ideal country home for those looking to create their own countryside utopia.
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A pretty thatched cottage in the South Hams that is close to some of Devon's best beaches and coast walks
Trethule Cottage, in the pretty Devonshire village of Thurlestone, balances coastal chic with elegant period features.
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A charming 17th century Cotswold stone cottage that's brimming with delightful period features
Those searching for their own Cotswold idyll will be hard pressed to find somewhere as sweet as Orchard Cottage, with its abundance of charm and character and picturesque surroundings.
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The transformation of an old office into a family kitchen at this fine Georgian townhouse in Bath
Simple joinery and subtle lighting have dispelled the institutional feeling of former offices in Bath, put together by Nicola Harding & Co.
