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Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Covent Garden: How a renovation has breathed new life into this shrine to Shakespeare
The completion of a major restoration campaign has returned one of the most complete Regency interiors in London to its full glory. Simon Thurley, who advised on the project, reports. Photographs by Will Pryce.
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Country house lifestyle in a miniature castle near Bath as this £650,000 apartment in Grade II-listed Battlefields House comes up for sale
Be the King or Queen of your castle in this stunning apartment in the renovated Battlefields House which is flooded with period features and buckets of charm.
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'One of the finest and largest apartments in Newcastle' has come up for sale in a beautifully-converted building in the heart of Jesmond
This plush duplex apartment is situated on a private road with beautiful landscape gardens, and offers quiet luxury living in the heart of one of the regions most popular suburbs.
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Tree planting only helps if it's done properly, and monoculture plantations can even hurt native ecosystems, according to Kew report
Planting trees in the wrong places and neglecting what is already growing are just two of the potential pitfalls, according to a new report. Carla Passino reports.
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The change in law that means gene-edited food could be heading to the shelves
The Government has opened the door for gene-edited food to hit our shelves, to the delight of some farmers and the concern of others.
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The best places to live in London, whether you want culture, shopping, bright lights, food... or a slice of relaxing country life within the M25
A side effect of the pandemic has been a rise in interest for country living, but with theatres, exhibition venues and restaurants fully re-opened, London is exerting its appeal. Carla Passino has the pick of the best areas to live.
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A magnificent Georgian house with glorious views and a long history in Twickenham
Once home to poet Walter de la Mare, Grade II*-listed South End House combines Georgian architecture with sweeping vistas across Marble Hill Park.
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An incredibly rare chance to buy one of the most beautiful stretches of river in Britain (and one that's teeming with fish)
Two striking beats on the River Tay, Dunkeld House Water and the Newtyle Water, have come to the market. Carla Passino takes a look.
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My favourite painting: Sue Barnes
Sue Barnes, the founder of Lavender Green Flowers, chooses a compelling portrait by Thomas Gainsborough.
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Proof that the shift to the country is permanent? Country property prices rise as millions are convinced working-from-home is the new normal
A new survey strongly shows that millions of workers across Britain are convinced that working from home — at least part time — is here to stay. So perhaps it's not surprising that a separate analysis has shown that rural property prices are shifting to reflect this.
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A Northumberland farmhouse for sale which one gave up a forgotten hoard of medieval gold
This charming, Grade II-listed farmhouse combines fine views with the ruins of an ancient tower and lovely grounds.
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An irresistible 17th-century house in Suffolk with its own vineyard and a holiday home in the garden
Grade II-listed Willow House, in Fressingfield, near Eye, comes with charming period features, an award-winning granary conversion and magnificent grounds studded with Bacchus grape vines.
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A 17th-century farmhouse with panoramic views on the edge of the village where Roald Dahl wrote his best-loved works
Delightful Frith Hill Farm in Buckinghamshire has a postcard-pretty facade, spacious interiors and a magnificent cottage garden.
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My favourite painting: Julia Carrick
ISO Luxury founder Julia Carrick chooses a calming van Gogh painting that symbolises hope.
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The return of beavers to Britain: Will it work, and who will be the winners and losers?
Beavers are set to be reintroduced to England, four centuries after being killed off in the country — but will their presence be purely beneficial, or are there negative consequences to be wary of? Carla Passino looks at the arguments on both sides.
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How to make matcha and cherry mille crêpe cake
Melanie Johnson turns this season's cherries into three mouthwatering dishes.
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A stylish, carbon-free house in the heart of the countryside, yet just 30 minutes from London
Skyfall is a chic, contemporary property in Buckinghamshire which oozes style and class, befitted by its name.
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A family home with fabulous grounds close to good schools in West Dulwich
Spanning almost 3,500sq ft, this Victorian house in Lovelace Road, Dulwich, has scope to be further extended.
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Why Dulwich is the perfect home for families
Green, pleasant and equally endowed with great schools, magnificent parks and fabulous museums, this south-east London village is a fantastic place to live.
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A world-class development in the heart of Westminster, with views over the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
There's no denying that London is saturated with luxury apartments, but with unbeatable panoramic views and some of the most enviable roof-top terraces we've come across, The Broadway is certainly up there with the best.
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A stunning contemporary home in West Wittering with plenty of elegance and charm, just 500 metres from the famous beach
Tucked away amongst rural landscape and set back a short distance from one of the best beaches on the south coast of England, is a wonderful home, flooded with natural light and exquisite attention to detail.
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The new London apartments bordering Holland Park
No 80, Holland Park is high-profile property developer Christian Candy’s most important project since One Hyde Park. Carla Passino takes a look to see if it lives up to the expectations.
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A postcard-perfect Georgian house set amid acres of pristine Suffolk countryside
Dating from the second half of the 18th-century, Grade II-listed Cedar Court, near Alderton, combines a magnificent building with charming interiors and delightful grounds.
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The ancient watercolour that showed the way for the National Trust's transformation of the Killerton estate
Painted in the 19th-century by Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, the artwork has spurred the National Trust to recreate a wildlife-rich environment that can withstand climate change.
