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'We managed to finish the house, including removing the ducklings that had settled in': James Alexander-Sinclair on his first house in the countryThe garden designer and RHS Chelsea judge built his own home, but forgot a few radiators.
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A home in 'the Knightsbridge of the North' where 400 years of history meet spectacular his-and-hers bathtubsNormans Hall in Prestbury is a grand old 17th century home that's had a no-holds-barred 21st century makeover.
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Grade I-listed, 48 bedrooms, grounds by Capability Brown: 'The Versailles of Leicestershire' is up for saleStapleford Park in Leicestershire, which was in the same family for 500 years, is seeking another new owner.
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We're a fan: The tallest surviving windmill in Britain is for sale, with six bedrooms, a cottage and 240 years of historySutton Mill, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park, is a beautiful local landmark that's become a huge home.
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Spaces of divine beauty: Some of the best church conversions for sale right nowBuying and converting a church is almost always a passion project — and the people who've taken on the job at these homes show just what can be done.
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A wisteria-clad Cotswolds home with a name that'll put a smile on your face17th century architecture and early-Victorian design flair combine in the beautiful Pud Hill, in a village in the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire.
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'Sometimes, a metal sliver may fly into his eye. Occasionally, the pointing stone will cause a fatal injury': The dangerous but well-paid world of needle makingSlim, sharp and endlessly versatile, the needle has threaded its way through history and stitched itself into civilisation’s fabric with pin-point precision.
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The Cotswolds home of the meanest quiz show host in television history is up for saleAnne Robinson became world-famous for her withering put-downs of contestants on 'The Weakest Link' — and after insulting all and sundry, this is the place where she went back home.
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'I rented it from the parents of a friend — they were perfect landlords who charged peppercorn rent': Sir Nicholas Coleridge on his first house in the countrySir Nicholas Coleridge's first foray into country life was in a picture-book cottage in a charming Cotswolds village.
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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.
