Renovations Advice

How to save old floorboards

How to save old floorboards

Thursday, 21 February 2008

Lots of care and elbow grease can help old floorboards gleam again

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Stained-glass maker

Stained-glass maker

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Mary Miers talks to some experts at stained-glass making and restoration

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Dream house: metalworkers

Thursday, 02 August 2007 - Well-made domestic metalwork such as door handles and light fittings have huge visual appeal in a home. Mary Miers meets some experts in the field. | Read Full Story


Dream house: Pargeter

Thursday, 19 July 2007 - Ornamental plasterwork often found on the outside of houses (and ceilings) in East Anglia is known as pargeting


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Dream house - traditional upholsterer

Thursday, 05 July 2007 - Tips and advice on how to approach the reupholstering of a well loved piece of furniture | Read Full Story


Dream house: lime-mortar worker

Thursday, 21 June 2007 - Mary Miers meets a lime-mortar worker who is an expert in his field... | Read Full Story




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Property for sale in STIRLING, Stirlingshire

STIRLING, Stirlingshire £1,400,000
Stunning Scottish lochside house with 3 cottages and 53 acres.

Property for sale in BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire

BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire £14,000,000
Grade II listed masterpiece in the Candover valley

Property for sale in CROWBOROUGH, East Sussex

CROWBOROUGH, East Sussex £12,000,000
Immaculate Hidden Gem

Property for sale in Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Chepstow, Monmouthshire £2,000,000
Sir John Soane's forgotten country house, Listed Grade II*. A romantic ruin now in need of complete restoration.The house stands in about 129 acres of historic landscaped parkland Listed Grade I. Planning and Listed building consent has been granted for the restortion of the house, stable block and kitchen gardens together with their associated cottages.Thefreehold of the property is to be sold as a whole.This neo-classical house, which probably dates from Tudor times, or even earlier, has late 17th or early 18th century additions attributed to William Talman. Much of what is seen today is the work of Sir John Soane.Further embellishments were made by Joseph Bonomi, but much of this is nowlost. The extensive stable block with coach-houses, cottage and barn, together with the walled kitchen garden and cottage are also all in need of restoration. ...(more) (less)

Property for sale in Chester Square, Belgravia, SW1W

Chester Square, Belgravia, SW1W £22,500,000
This magnificent, white stucco fronted mid terrace family home in prime Belgravia, with views directly overlooking the communal gardens, has exceptional accommodation including private outside space, staff areas, adjoining mews house and private parking. ...(more) (less)

Property for sale in CALNE, Wiltshire

CALNE, Wiltshire £8,500,000
Beautifully presented country house

Property for sale in Sauchen, Nr. Dunecht, Aberdeenshire, AB51

Sauchen, Nr. Dunecht, Aberdeenshire, AB51 £825,000
A magnificent 16th Century A listed Castle

Property for sale in Knightsbridge, London

Knightsbridge, London £45,000,000
Remarkable Knightsbridge Residence

Property for sale in VIRGINIA WATER, Surrey

VIRGINIA WATER, Surrey £13,000,000
A superb mansion set in extensive grounds on the Wentworth estate.

Property for sale in Skelmorlie, Ayrshire, PA17

Skelmorlie, Ayrshire, PA17 £2,500,000
A historical baronial castle set in a private location with unrivalled views, 3 further properties and woodland.

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