
Annunciata Elwes
Annunciata is director of contemporary art gallery TIN MAN ART and an award-winning journalist specialising in art, culture and property. Previously, she was Country Life’s News & Property Editor. Before that, she worked at The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, researched for a historical biographer and co-founded a literary, art and music festival in Oxfordshire. Lancashire-born, she lives in Hampshire with a husband, two daughters and a mischievous pug.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Black Mountain Pass, Brecon Beacons
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores The Black Mountain Pass on the Brecon Beacons.
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Just a mile from the Jurassic coast, an adorable seven-bedroom vicarage that's a huge opportunity for a savvy buyer
Near the thriving market town of Bridport — known for its quirky arts and cultural scene — is The Old Vicarage: a 19th century family home that enjoys rural and coastal living amid pretty gardens and charming period touches.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Atlantic Highway linking Somerset, Devon and Cornwall
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes is wowed by The Atlantic Highway.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Road to the Isles, Scotland
On a quest to discover the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes drives along Scotland's Road to the Isles.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Snake Pass, Peak District
On a quest to discover the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores The Snake Pass in the Peak District.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: A meander through the North Cotswolds
On a quest to explore the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes takes the wheel in the North Cotswolds.
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Britain's most scenic drives: The Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores Somerset's Cheddar Gorge.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Hardknott and Wrynose Passes, Cumbria
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores Cumbria's Hardknott and Wrynose Passes.
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A former rectory once owned by Wordsworth's brother, reimagined to create a state-of-the-art £15m dream home — with one little snag
Palace House — a rectory in Lambeth that's mid-way through an extensive remodelling — will showcase what big money can get you in the capital.
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A wonderful former vicarage and chapel set amongst glorious gardens in a peaceful village in Devon
Built in 1850, East Grange was — in a former life — the vicarage and chapel for the small village of West Hill, in which it is located. The past 40 years have seen it used as a private family home and it now seeks a new owner to revel in all that this historic property has to offer.
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Help save period buildings at risk
The Victorian Society's latest list of buildings at risk encompasses a mansion in Lancashire, an attractive farm in Hampshire and a former department store in Peckham.
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What you need to know about the new rules on log burners, wood-burning stoves and open fires
The new guidelines on the use of log burners and open fires have led to all manner of rumour and speculation, from restrictions on use to a nationwide ban. That's not what is set to happen, however; Annunciata Elwes explains the rules.
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The 'unique' mosaic discovered at a Roman villa in Rutland that 'puts the county on a national and international stage'
Excavations at a Roman villa in Rutland have discovered a magnificent mosaic that is believed to be unique in Britain.
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An idyllic riverside home with a wine cellar to rival Champagne, outdoor bar and balconies overlooking the countryside
Quarry Bank is a wonderful property that sits in a splendid, rural location on the banks of the River Thames. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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A 1720 windmill that's been extensively transformed over time to create a unique and wonderful family home
The Lantern retains many unique features from its former life as a windmill which creates the most charming country home. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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An impressive former stable block that has been redesigned to create two magnificent stone properties with a grand central tower and courtyard
The Old Stables near Newcastle showcases reimagined style and plenty of accommodation in a fantastic commuting location.
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The historic sites that have been saved for the nation, as the Historic England 'at risk' register shares the good news
From Battersea Power Station to Plumpton Rocks and a Victorian public loo on Lamb’s Conduit Street, more than 200 historic sites are officially back from the brink.
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An elegant two bed apartment for sale in one of Bath's most iconic and sensational buildings
Impressive name, impressive location — The Empire on Bath's Grand Parade offers the chance to live in one of the city's most alluring postcodes.
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Riverside living that won't break the bank, in the shape of a charming Cumbrian cottage for just £210,000
Your eyes do not deceive you — this really is a charming (fully-functioning) property on the banks of the River Derwent at a price we thought only possible in our dreams.
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A traditional stone house for sale with mature gardens, an adjoining cottage — and eight acres of glorious Cotswold countryside to call your own
Just three miles from Cirencester, Dower House offers plenty of space to enjoy the surrounding countryside. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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An elegant 17th century Manor House in Devon with royal connections, an ornate dining hall, rose garden and private lake
Described as 'one of Devon's most captivating houses', Grade I Listed The Manor House is a splendid 400 year old property set amongst rolling grounds.
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A fine period property in the heart of the village named 'the Queen of the Cotswolds'
Wonderfully charming period features and an expertly tended garden make the perfect duo at this house in Painswick.
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All aboard! This incredibly-renovated coal barge turned riverboat in St Katharine Docks offers a floating alternative to city living
Complete with a sauna, over 5,000 sq ft of contemporary living space and a large foredeck perfect for entertaining, Matrix Island is 'one of the River Thames most luxurious houseboats.'
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