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The grand country houses where you can stay for the weekend
An increasing number of sprawling historic houses is available for rent for short stays, finds Eleanor Doughty
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In Focus: David Adjaye and 'Making Memory', an exploration of the democratisation of the monument
David Adjaye's 'Making Memory' exhibition offers the rare chance to see buildings in the making and explore the working processes of a major architect, still in the middle of his career. Chloe-Jane Good paid a visit.
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Four period country houses which are actually brand new
Make a fresh start with these star new builds and developments in the English countryside
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A palatial Jacobean-style mansion with rooms by the man who renovated Buckingham Palace
With a 24 carat gold drawing room, an extraordinary indoor spa complex and a £150,000 playhouse, the only thing Pinewood House lacks is an owner.
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The Story of the Hamilton Grand, the finest flat in St Andrews
Once a Grand Hotel, an airforce base and student hall of residence, the Hamilton Grand has now entered the newest and most luxurious chapter of its rich history.
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Poets' corner: The aristocratic family home which provided a haven for the literary geniuses of the 19th century
Swinburne and Lord Tennyson are both connected to this fine country house, which has been renovated to include a stunning infinity pool overlooking the Oxfordshire countryside.
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A truly beautiful residence on a stunning cliff top location
Dolphins is a clifftop retreat on an iconic peninsula of Guernsey, on the market for the first time in 60 years.
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Four perfect, pocket-sized character properties from just £275,000
They may be little, but they’re perfectly formed, says Carla Passino.
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The enchanting cottage that was once home to Sir William Golding
Picture-perfect Ebble Thatch was the home to the great Lord of the Flies author and Nobel Prize in Literature and Booker Prize winner Sir William Golding CBE.
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A delightful 18th century home set in 36 acres of glorious Cotswolds countryside
Lower Moor Manor drips with character, thanks to exposed beams and flagstone floors – but the house itself is just the start.
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Properties with political connections
These three country houses on the market this summer all have intriguing political connections
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Find your dream house out west
Many people dream of buying a house in the west country - here are some of the best houses for sale in Somerset, Dorset and Devon
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Splendid country houses for sale in the Cotswolds
Some exceptional Cotswolds country houses have come to the market this spring
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Hidden Treasures of the North
These historic houses in the north are genuinely beautiful properties; both have been carefully and lovingly restored
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Folly in Wales for sale
This 18th century listed folly has been
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Remote Scottish island for sale
This amazing, remote Scottish island in Shetland even has its own otter population
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The best places to live for commuters: Oxfordshire
There are a good number of villages and towns in Oxfordshire on our list of the best places to live near London for commuters.
