In the heart of the city of St Albans a new development is aiming to tick all the boxes for well-heeled commuters. Annunciata Walton reports.
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A Dartmoor manor house with its own hydro-electricity, and space for horses and helicopters
Holystreet Manor lies in a sweep of the River Teign and some magnificent ancient woodland.
The fan maker: ‘If you can fold a piece of paper, you can do it’
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Six stunning properties with beautiful fireplaces
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Grange Park Opera’s latest plans, plus a reader offer for the 2018 season
Grange Park Opera is now seeking support for phase two of the development at its new location – and you can help.
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A stunning sporting and farming property on the Highland fringe
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