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A thatched roof, ancient beams and fire-engine-red Rayburn at this picture-perfect cottage in LincolnshireA classic chocolate box cottage with beautiful gardens and a modest price tag are on offer in this village between the Lincolnshire coast and the Wolds.
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A beachfront Victorian fortress for sale on Alderney that could be in the CaribbeanThe historic fort of Château l'Etoc is on the market for the first time since the 1930s.
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A six-bedroom mansion with tower, lake and 22 acres on a beautiful Scottish peninsula at just £635,000Ardmore House in Dunbartonshire offers the country house dream at a city flat price.
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This statement bathroom is just the start in a four-bedroom Victorian dream house for sale at £750,000In a secluded plot on a Yorkshire hillside, his wonderful house is a rare find.
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'I went out of my way to make it as 1980s as I could. It is now shades of salmon and apricot': Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on his first house in the countryLaurence Llewelyn-Bowen, the undisputed king of the countless interior design television shows that hit screens in the 1990s, has long lived a happy country life in Gloucestershire. He spoke to Julie Harding.
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No pesticides please, we're British: Organic sector swells with wines the winnerAs the Soil Association kickstarts Organic September, new statistics show a sector that is demonstrably more healthy in terms of value and volume sales compared with conventional food and drink.
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'After 32 years we still camp in the garden and have barbecues — it’s magical': Sarah Raven on her first house in the countryThe gardener and writer Sarah Raven tells Julie Harding about her countryside haven in Sussex.
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A grand Scottish paradise for sale, just along the coast from the Mull of KintyreThe breathtaking Ronachan House is everything you could want in a Scottish home. Toby Keel is entranced.
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'One of the most exciting properties in years' is on the open market in Guernsey, blending Swiss Family Robinson with Bond villain styleThe Lookout is a former mill set above its own lake that is aching to be turned into one of the most iconic homes in the Channel Island.
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From body-building to ballet, the refurbished Jersey Opera House is the Channel Islands' new National TheatreAfter years in the wings, Jersey Opera House is back on stage. Claire Jackson reveals how a landmark restoration set the scene for an ambitious and diverse new era
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How a conversation with Kevin McCloud created this elegant and sustainable home for sale in North YorkshireThe Lime House looks like it's been part of the scenery for centuries, but is in fact a modern home with timeless English Country House style.
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What to do with the remains of Glasgow's Mackintosh building?A recent update on the condition of the building, and what to do with it next, has raised some eyebrows from the architectural and conservation communities.
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'You can be a great chef, but until you understand where your ingredients come from you don’t know the whole package': Diving for scallops in JerseyThe chef at Longueville Manor Hotel is no ordinary master of the kitchen. Andrew Baird doesn’t only cook with the finest local ingredients, he dives for them, finds Julie Harding.
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This Domesday Book manor on the Isle of Wight can be traced back to the reign of Henry IIIGrab your own slice of history off the coast of southern England.
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You had me at 'waterslide': This restored Jersey farmhouse is a luxury playground for adults and childrenLe Grand Mourier, on the market with Hamptons, has a garden designed by Joe Swift.
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Fowey good indeed: Six homes for sale on one of Cornwall's most beautiful stretches of waterThe Fowey Royal Regatta takes place this week — August 15–21 — prompting a look at some of the glorious places you could live in this magical spot.
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A beautiful house in one of the Cinque Ports that appeared in Country Life in 1997 is back on the marketOn the High Street in the heart of Sandwich, this Grade II-listed townhouse is seeking a new owner for the first time in almost 30 years.
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A beautiful home on the medieval green next to one of Britain's greatest cathedralsThis wonderful home sits literally in the shadow of Salisbury Cathedral. Julie Harding takes a look.
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'I wake up and still can’t quite believe that I live here': Sophie Conran on her first house in the countryThe designer, cook and gardener Sophie Conran spent years looking for her dream home in the country before finding Salthrop Manor, the ideal place in Wiltshire. She spoke to Julie Harding.
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Britain's priciest two-bedroom home is a 'true sanctuary' on one of the country's finest fishing spotsTestcombe Cottage is an impossibly idyllic home situated on the banks of one of Hampshire's famous chalkstreams.
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The perfect pool for summer at this Grade II-listed dream home in DorsetThe beautiful swimming pool is just the start at this gorgeous village home.
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A secluded cottage surrounded by a glorious valley, with open fires, ancient beams and a dedicated Lego roomHaventree Cottage is a gorgeous six-bedroom home that's just what you dream of when thinking about a move to the country.
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'Typically British, and simply perfect': Dick Strawbridge on his first house in the countryDick Strawbridge has gone from Lieutenant-Colonel in the Army to TV stardom to life in a castle — but at the heart of his life there's always been a country home of his own. He spoke to Julie Harding.
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A Devon retreat with spectacular interiors, a swimming pool and enough green energy that you'll turn a profit on your electricity billEast Boreton, in the heart of the South Hams, is a rural home that has the lot.
