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'It’s very ageing to sneer at Essex, now': A snob's guide to the Home CountiesSophia Money-Coutts ranks and rate the Home Counties (after confirming what they actually are).
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An ivy-clad farmhouse for sale in a hopelessly idyllic spot where they hold dog shows and play cricket on the village greenShamley Green has been home to billionaires, Oscar-winning film directors... and now it could be you.
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An idyllic country home and grounds designed by one of Britain's greatest-ever gardenersGertrude Jekyll's vision shaped the landscape around this superb Surrey Hills home. Penny Churchill takes a closer look.
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18 wonderful houses across Britain, from £725,000 to £9.5 million, as seen in Country LifeFancy a home with a former chapel now used as a table tennis room? It's all in this week's pick of homes that have come to the market through Country Life.
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A Georgian home in the sleepy Surrey village that's been an A-lister's hideaway for everyone from Agatha Christie to Tom CruiseThe storied village of Shere in Surrey is always a joy to visit — and a wonderful home on the outskirts has just come on to the market.
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A castle that's actually liveable: Bellister has all the grandeur and romance, but none of the usual headaches of living in a Grade I medieval pileBellister Castle is about as far away as you could possibly get from the image of a cold, draughty and damp castle. Toby Keel takes a look.
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A commutable country estate that has it all: a lake, its own cricket pitch and a vast swathe of Surrey to call your ownA magnificent house and over 120 acres of land — yet all within easy reach of London. The Sendholme Estate has it all; Penny Churchill takes a look.
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'It was grand, untouched and cheap — too tempting to ignore': Isabel Bannerman on her (rather amazing) first house in the countryThe gardener and writer Isabel Bannerman went in at the deep end with her first country house: a 300-year-old, Grade I-listed Baroque mansion that was falling to pieces.
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Is now the time to buy a country house? Strutt & Parker's experts join the Country Life PodcastJames Fisher is joined by Oli Custance Baker, head of Strutt & Parker’s National Country House Department, and Sarah Brown, director of Strutt & Parker’s south west region, to chat about houses.
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The only thing better than a country house? A country house with a wine cellarJulie Harding picks out five beautiful homes which tick every box — particularly for those who cherish a decent glass of wine.
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The eclectic New York townhouse that Lily Allen sings about in her new, headline-making album has been sold381, Union Street has sold. It went on the market just days after the singer’s latest album that details the alleged infidelity in her marriage was released.
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An idyllic old rectory in Wiltshire that's for sale for the first time in more than 60 yearsThe current owners are saying goodbye having owned the place since the 1960s; and their predecessors had it in their hands from the time it was built three centuries ago.
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The Titanic cruise line baron who revitalised the fortunes of an entire village sold through the pages of Country LifeMelanie Bryan tells the story of James Ismay whose countryside labour of love featured in Country Life multiple times.
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A dozen delightful properties for sale, as seen in Country LifeThis week's selection of magnificent homes to come to market via the pages of Country Life includes a dream house in the Surrey Hills.
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One of Ireland's prettiest villages, transformed by a billionaire who made it his labour of love, and now the entire place is up for saleThe Village at Lyons was crumbling to pieces when Tony Ryan, founder of Ryanair, saved it — and it's gone on to thrive. Now, the next chapter of its 300-year history is set to begin.
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A gorgeous cottage for sale in the heart of the village where 'Downton Abbey' was filmedThe charming Cotswolds village of Bampton was made famous by the filming of 'Downton Abbey' — and one of its prettiest homes is currently for sale.
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An exquisite home just outside Bath with a history that touches on Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, Jack the Ripper and the invention of the flushing looBatheaston House's beauty is only surpassed by its fascinating history.
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A breathtaking setting, chic design and impeccable green credentials in this home on the Isle of SkyeThis six-bedroom eco-home brings the best of all worlds at the price of a small London flat.
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One of Primrose Hill’s best houses is on sale for £6.35 millionA sensitively upgraded home with original cornicing and an indoor trellis? Will Hosie is intrigued.
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A Suffolk farmhouse that wears its centuries of history on its sleeve — until you get to the pool and party barnShelley Priory in Suffolk blends medieval origins, 18th century expansion and 21st century living all in one. Penny Churchill explains more.
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Anyone for tennis? Five houses for sale where the court is kingHold court at these sublime country homes.
