An extraordinarily shaped, 'revolutionary' eco-house has been sold, in a Cotswold nature reserve, for £7.2m The 'Orchid House', which has yet to be built, is part of the Lower Mill Estate development and has been designed by Sarah Featherstone, a London-based architects firm. The house, which is perched on the side of a lake, takes a pod-like, petalled shape made of sweeping curves, inspired by the contours of the rare Bee Orchid. A private spa and artist's studio will be built within the grounds of the house, both of which will take environmentally sensitive shapes. The whole build is expected to take 3 years. Jeremy Paxton, the developer, is described as a 'passionate environmentalist and supporter of modernist architecture'. His vision is to see fifteen individual houses to be built on the estate by architects including Will Alsop, Richard Meier and Pierre d'Avoine. * Country houses for sale in Gloucestershire
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Rogue sellers and puppy farmers are exploiting Government licensing loopholes at the expense of responsible dog breeders, says The Kennel ClubThe Kennel Club launched a report in the House of Commons last week calling for an urgent review of current licensing regulations.
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The real Bear Grylls: Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 2, 2025Britain's longest pier is among the highlights of Wednesday's Quiz of the Day.
