Carla Passino
Carla must be the only Italian that finds the English weather more congenial than her native country’s sunshine. An antique herself, she became Country Life’s Arts & Antiques editor in 2023 having previously covered, as a freelance journalist, heritage, conservation, history and property stories, for which she won a couple of awards. Her musical taste has never evolved past Puccini and she spends most of her time immersed in any century before the 20th.
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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.
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A grand Queen-Anne house overlooking the Green in Richmond-upon-Thames
A magnificent period property with private garden, the Grade II*-listed The Old Court House is perfect for entertaining.
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An unusual round house enjoying fabulous sea views in Devon
Built because of a dare, the Round House, in Ilfracombe, Devon, is not only an unusual place to live, but it takes in superb sea views thanks to its round roof terrace.
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A postcard-pretty, Grade II-listed cottage in the Suffolk countryside
Once two cottages that have now been combined to form a family home, Laurel Cottage, in Thorndon is full of period features.
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Curious Questions: Why are four-leaf clovers lucky?
Ian Morton investigates the myths and legends linked to Ireland's favourite plant.
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How Maida Vale turned from boudoir village to one of London's most vibrant neighbourhoods
Maida Vale took its name from a small Italian town and an even smaller pub, so it’s the perfect place to celebrate the end of lockdown, says Carla Passino.
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Boris Johnson's country house in Oxfordshire comes up for rental
The Prime Minister is letting his country home in Thame, which comes complete with swimming pool and tennis court.
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A vast, late 19th-century house brought back to full glory in a delightful Kent village
With 10,166sq ft of accommodation and a wide range of formal reception rooms, Blackmoor House is ideal for entertaining on a large scale.
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A collection of luxury apartments in the north-east London mansion that hosted Churchill and The Queen
Developers Berkeley are converting the grandiose Trent Park House, in Enfield, into 14 exquisite apartments.
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A dinky mini-castle at the price of a pleasant detached house
The Castle, in Holt, is a miniature castellated home next to one of Norfolk's most prestigious schools.
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A magnificent Grade II-listed townhouse in the heart of Bath
Built in the late 18th-century and recently renovated, Grade II-listed Number 9 Miles's Buildings brings togetehr period grandeur and contemporary style.
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Best houses for sale in Suffolk, from thatched cottages to fine manor houses
From period cottages to grand former rectories, Suffolk has a property for sale to suit every buyer.
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A beachfront villa once owned by a star of the international jet set, where the Kennedys and Hepburns once partied
The former home of American socialite Aline Griffith, Villa Annabel was the backdrop to some of Marbella's glitziest parties.
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An exquisite townhouse that once belonged to Pitt the Younger, with probably the grandest home office in Bath
History meets magnificent Georgian architecture and luxurious interiors at Grade I-listed Pitt House, in the centre of Bath.
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The 10 most expensive streets in London — and how much you'd need to spend to live on them
Ten streets in London blow the rankings for luxury property, with median prices all well above £10 million (and some above £20 million).
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Inside Britain's privately owned villages
Surprising as it may sound, there are still privately owned villages scattered throughout the UK. Alec Marsh wonders what is it really like to be at the helm of a community.
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An opulent country house with lake views, set in 20 acres in the New Forest
A superb New Forest setting meets luxurious interiors and panoramic views at Chatley Wood House, in Highwood, Hampshire.
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A striking contemporary house set in perfect solitude by the waterside in Cornwall
Driftways, near Penzance, is the perfect mix of striking contemporary architecture, magnificent views and utter peacefulness.
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A 16th century farmhouse overlooking beautiful countryside in Buckinghamshire
Dorcas Farm combines elegant interiors with an idyllic setting only 15 minutes from Milton Keynes.
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How Mayfair went from a hotbed of scandal, science, art to one of the world's most sought-after addresses
Romance — as well as scientific and artistic endeavour — was synonymous with Mayfair long before Bridgerton appeared on our screens discovers Carla Passino.
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A Georgian family home with long views of the landscape that inspired David Hockney
Beautiful Rickman House sits at the edge of Warter, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and enjoys glorious views of the Yorkshire Wolds.
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A former Dower House in magnificent Hertfordshire countryside half an hour by train from London
With its several centuries of history, beautiful country views and an ideal location within easy reach of London, Grade II-listed Great Offley House is perfect for a family.
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A graceful riverside house in a perfect Thames-side village that was painted by Sir Stanley Spencer
Riverdene, in Cookham, not only appears in some of the Royal Academician's works but was also home to racing daredevil Sir Algernon Guinness.
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