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Agnes Stamp

Agnes has worked for Country Life in various guises — across print, digital and specialist editorial projects — before finally finding her spiritual home on the Features Desk. A graduate of Central St. Martins College of Art & Design she has worked on luxury titles including GQ and Wallpaper* and has written for Condé Nast Contract Publishing, Horse & Hound, Esquire and The Independent on Sunday. She is the author of the Country Life Book of Dogs.

Andrew Nicholson and Avebury at home at Westwood Stud. Credit: Edward Whitaker/Racing Post Books

Top event horse Avebury has been retired

Avebury, ridden by Andrew Nicholson, has today been withdrawn from Badminton and retired from competition.

Equestrian properties for sale near National Hunt racecourses

With our national love affair with racing as strong as ever, why not consider a property within the vicinity of a racecourse?

By Agnes Stamp Published 31 March 16
Magnificent manor houses for sale

Lord it up in one of these impressive properties.

By Agnes Stamp Published 22 March 16
Equestrian properties for sale near Cheltenham racecourse

Love the horses? Remedy Festival fever with one of these fabulous equestrian properties.

By Agnes Stamp Published 18 March 16
How to smoke a cigar

Edward Sahakian from Davidoff guides us through how to smoke a cigar, and how to choose a cigar for beginners.

By Agnes Stamp Published 18 March 16
7 heritage sites in need of rescue

Historic England publishes an annual Register of Heritage at Risk. Here are seven sites added to the list this year.

By Agnes Stamp Published 11 March 16
From opening to enjoying: A guide to champagne appreciation [VIDEO]

A lesson in champagne.

By Agnes Stamp Published 11 March 16

Historic houses for sale in Kent

These two historic Kent houses elegantly exemplify their architectural styles.

By Agnes Stamp Published 27 January 16
Family-friendly country houses for sale in Hampshire

Lovely villages, historic properties and excellent schools: the right combination.

By Agnes Stamp Published 22 January 16
Dates for your diary 2016

Make the most of 2016 by putting these dates in your diary.

By Agnes Stamp Published 21 January 16
Country Life December 30 2015

Things to look forward to in 2016

By Agnes Stamp Published 30 December 15
Le Chardon Mountain Lodges: Learn to ski in luxury

Visit Le Chardon Mountain Lodges in Val d'Isere for the ultimate ski experience delivered with a dollop of Scottish hospitality.

By Agnes Stamp Published 29 December 15
Five pretty properties near the sea

These country houses are all a stone's throw from Britain's beautiful coastline.

By Agnes Stamp Published 20 November 15

The Pointer in Brill: Restaurant review

This award-winning pub and restaurant serves seasonal, sustainable and thoroughly delicious food and drink.

By Agnes Stamp Published 29 October 15
Country Life September 30 2015

Country Life September 30 2015 previews the latest in luxury and reveals the best new houses for sale today.

By Agnes Stamp Published 30 September 15
Country Life September 23 2015

Hedgerow wines and Sussex spaniels.

By Agnes Stamp Published 23 September 15
Country Life September 16 2015

Autumn gardens and interior design.

By Agnes Stamp Published 16 September 15
Country Life September 9 2015

Clean for the Queen.

By Agnes Stamp Published 9 September 15
Country Life and OnTheMarket partner up online

Country Life and OnTheMarket agree a portal partnership.

By Agnes Stamp Published 2 September 15

Country Life September 2 2015

Racing architecture and native ponies.

By Agnes Stamp Published 2 September 15
Country Life August 26 2015

Country Life August 26 2015 previews the latest in luxury and considers the beauty of bridges.

By Agnes Stamp Published 26 August 15
Country Life August 19 2015

Scottie dogs and Ladybird books.

By Agnes Stamp Published 19 August 15
Country Life August 12 2015

Jousting's thrills and spills and the joy of keeping pigs.

By Agnes Stamp Published 12 August 15
Country Life August 5 2015

12 months on a grouse moor and the state of farming.

By Agnes Stamp Published 5 August 15
Country Life July 29 2015

Tearaway terriers , smoking guns, lightening rods and fancy pheasants.

By Agnes Stamp Published 29 July 15