Living in an eco-friendly home needn't mean suffering in a characterless box. Carla Passino picks out four homes across the country which offer vibrant homes that will do their bit…
Carla Passino
Freelance writer
A fairytale thatched cottage within an hour of central London
A beautiful cottage has come to the market which offers a magical mixture of old world charm and easy access to the city.
Four perfect, pocket-sized character properties from just £275,000
They may be little, but they’re perfectly formed, says Carla Passino.
Quiz: How much do you know about great British inventions?
Many of the great discoveries made in Britain are almost unknown among the British public – how many do you know?
Dream properties in Mediterranean hotspots
Forget rainy Britain — Carla Passino finds where the sun shines for longest in the Mediterranean.
Rutland: Why Britain’s smallest county is getting big attention
Carla Passino takes a look at the things which have turned the unlikely spot of Rutland into a property hotspot.
Brexit winners: the 5 best European cities to invest in property
A crop of international cities looks set to see a rise in demand as a result of the EU referendum, finds Carla Passino.
5 savvy student property investments
Now's the time to invest in a buy-to-let.
The best places to invest in student property
With Britain’s top universities performing better than ever, Carla Passino discovers the best places to invest in student property.
Virtual reality: The future of property viewings?
With the advent of drone photography and virtual-reality headsets, digital developments are affecting the way we buy and sell country houses.
Lewes: small but perfectly formed
Less bohemian than Brighton, the East Sussex town of Lewes offers an attractive escape for Londoners looking to keep a toe in the cultural waters.
A hip Arcadia: the draw of the east Somerset countryside
The east Somerset countryside has become as fashionable as it is beautiful and this is drawing growing numbers of London buyers, says Carla Passino.
Safe as houses: areas where property prices will hold
As buyers look to protect the value of their investment in uncertain times, Carla Passino finds the most resilient locations in the English countryside.
How to get into the right prep school
If you're moving within an hour and a half of London with a young family, securing a prep-school place can be harder than finding the right house to buy
Period bedroom design ideas
From four-posters to lits bateaux via Victorian brass frames, Carla Passino discovers how best to dress a period bedroom.
How to heat your country house
How to heat your country house: a guide to the options.
Interior design: Period bathroom style
Country bathrooms always look good in a period style: we show you how to do Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian bathrooms
Perfect houses: new and restored
If your perfect country house features modern bells and whistles, take our tour of the best on the market, from Hampshire to York
The hottest new London apartments
See the hottest luxury London apartments on the market
Interest in equestrian estates remains consistent
Trotting on gently.