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How Clerkenwell turned from monastic outpost into a hotbed of revolutionaries only to become one of London's most sought-after villages
Its renovated warehouse buildings feel thoroughly modern, but this creative district in the capital can trace its roots back to medieval times, finds Carla Passino.
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A charming, Grade II-listed house with its own ancient tortoise
Grade II-listed The Old Dairy, in Box, Wiltshire, has four bedrooms, a lovely sitting room with open fire—and a 94-year-old tortoise living in the walled garden.
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A beautiful family home in Buckinghamshire, with delightful gardens and a stream
With plenty of space, striking interiors and exquisite gardens, Minshulls, in Aston Clinton, is the ideal place for a family.
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A Grade II-listed Georgian house with magnificent gardens that's one of the biggest — and prettiest — in Redruth
Exquisite interiors meet delightful gardens at Trewirgie House, in Redruth, which also has the benefit of having additional accommodation to let.
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A pastel coloured 'village-within-a-village' in picturesque Appledore, Devon
Hidden behind a single door is a delightful collection of Grade II-listed houses and flats for sale.
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What to look for in a great retirement property
As growing numbers of people are choosing to downsize to age-exclusive developments, Carla Passino discovers what makes a great retirement property.
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A panoramic country house in Wales at the price of a large London flat, with swimming pool, Japanese bridge and walled garden
First advertised in Country Life in 1905, The Lee, near Knighton in Powys, makes the most of its glorious setting and period interiors.
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As woodland is booming, and planting trees has become the right thing to do — with both heart and head
Investing in woodland has never been more popular, and the reasons are as much about sustainability as they are commercial. Carla Passino explains more.
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A historic Scottish castle, complete with battlements, a loch and its very own ghost
Built by Mary Caroline, Duchess of Sutherland, to spite her husband's family, Carbisdale Castle has it all, from royal connections to a trout-filled loch.
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Can we make our houses Green? The huge battle we face to make our properties fit for a carbon-neutral world
Decarbonising the UK housing stock is one of the biggest challenges the country faces. Carla Passino investigates.
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A charming family home in Kent with magnificent, wildlife-friendly gardens
The Croft, in Detling, has repeatedly won awards for its striking grounds, which support a variety of wildlife.
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A magnificent, Grade I-listed house in Devon, where Charles I once slept
Set at the edge of the village of Bradninch, Grade I-listed The Manor House combines a rich history with exquisite interiors and glorious gardens.
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A hopelessly romantic beach hut in Cornwall that once hosted Kate Winslet, up for sale at £1.7 million
Popular with celebrities and surfers alike, The Beach Hut, in Millook, is a charming seaside home at quite a price — but it comes with its own stretch of beach and 40 acres of Cornwall.
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A grand Hampshire house in need of renovation, which once belonged to Jane Austen's nephew
Home to George Austen until 1895, Oaklands House, in Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, has kept intact many period features, but now needs some TLC.
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A Grade II-listed, beautifully renovated barn in a vibrant Bedfordshire village
The Dovecote, in Colmworth, Bedfordshire combined sleek modern style with striking period features.
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Best walking boots for women, from walks in the woods to hiking the Himalayas
Whether you are planning a long country walk or a gentle stroll on a well-beaten path, make the most of the good season with our round-up of the best footwear.
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A Grade II*-listed manor set in idyllic grounds in the South Hams
Dating from the 17th century, Ranscombe Manor combines period elegance with manicured grounds and an amazing setting.
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England's top rural hotspots as property prices soaring amid dwindling supply
A buoyant market sees rising house values with the South East of England leading the charge in the country sector.
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A striking contemporary house with spectacular views across Rutland Water
Highfield House, in Hambleton, Rutland, has been specifically designed to make the most of the panorama over the wildlife-rich reservoir.
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1,841 glorious acres of pristine Scottish forest have come up for sale
With timber and forestry enjoying a boom, a rare opportunity has arisen in the Scottish Borders. Carla Passino takes a look.
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A spectacular Oxfordshire house that was home to Agatha Christie
Once home to the Murder on the Orient Express author and her husband, Grade II-listed Winterbrook House is also appealing for its magnificent Thames-side setting.
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Five of the best paints to refresh your home inside and out
Amelia Thorpe has the pick of the must have hues for the new season.
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Discover the British cities with the friendliest neighbours
It turns out the British rather like the people living next door to them — particularly those in a coastal Hampshire city.
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A spectacular clifftop home with magnificent views of the English Channel... and a huge amount of work to be done
With its fabulous sea views and plenty of entertaining space both indoors and on the grounds, South Sands House, in St Margaret’s Bay, near Dover, is a striking family home. Or at least, it will be.
