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Country Life 5 May 2021
Country Life 5 May 2021 is our Cotswolds special, but we also look at modern manners, dandelions and the battle between curtains and blinds.
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A pair of magnificent old buildings, re-purposed, re-imagined, and saved for posterity
James Fisher takes a look at new-build properties that offer the very best of modern living in enviable locations.
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Seven gorgeous country houses for sale in Wiltshire
Wiltshire is an ideal place for people seeking country houses for sale with real bucolic charm, while still being easily accessible to most parts of the country. We take a look at some of the best homes for sale right now in the county.
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A beautifully restored Georgian country house in Lancashire combining period and contemporary style
Grade II-listed Knuzden Hall is a magnificent country house set halfway between the towns of Accrington and Blackburn.
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A striking modern house on the oldest road in Britain, yet fitting perfectly into the landscape
The views and the history are equally breathtaking at High Point, a striking new house in an ancient setting.
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How golf and property are stepping up together, with money-no-object courses and private jets for prospective buyers
A stunning new golf course at Les Bordes in France and some striking new houses at the iconic Spanish settlement in Sotogrande show how times are changing in the golf and property markets.
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A graceful Elizabethan home with modern additions so in-keeping that you can barely see the joins
The Wyck has changed hugely during its 400-plus years of existence, but still retains its original charm.
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Three very 21st century eco-homes in the country which blend nature, modern technology and quirky charm
The state of the art in modern, eco-friendly houses is taking how we live in all sorts of new directions. James Fisher picks out three properties for sale which show just what is possible.
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Creating the house of your dreams with Janine Stone
In the first of a new series of masterclasses with Janine Stone, Country Life’s Executive Editor Giles Kime talks to her about the exciting possibilities of creating a new home and the factors that need to be considered when planning one.
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A vast, spectacular and immaculate hall for sale that was once the seat of one of the most powerful families in Shropshire
Refurbished, modernised and yet still full of character, Stanmore Hall blends the traditional with the modern in eye-catching fashion, as Penny Churchill explains.
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A spectacular clifftop home set in its own 'secret valley' with 'total privacy, protection from the winds and the best sea views in Devon'
West Country properties have witnessed an unprecedented surge in demand, finds Penny Churchill, as she takes a look at a contemporary home in a spectacular setting.
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How to find the best architects, designers, landscapers and craftsmen to create your own newly-built country house
Building a new house doesn’t only require great design, materials and craftsmanship, but also a trusty cohort of experienced professionals who work seamlessly together, says Amelia Thorpe.
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A house named 'The Ark', fittingly perfect for hiding safely away, come up for sale in one of Devon's finest spots
A bright, striking modern house has come to the market near the glorious Devon town of Dartmouth.
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A stunning modern conversion of a gorgeous old Hertfordshire barn, with gardens by a Chelsea gold medallist
A stunning modern conversion of a beautiful old barn is up for sale, set within gardens designed by a multiple Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist. James Fisher takes a look.
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A stupendous 18th-century home with gardens that look like they've been borrowed from Versailles, designed by an architect credited as the 'father of wrestling'
Built in the 1700s, this eye-catchingly restored historic house is now available to view in the most modern sense — virtually.
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The perfect home for newlyweds, a country house with excellent transport links and a little work to do
Claxby House is a brilliant starting point for a young family; close to Lincoln, stupidly pretty and within the budget of most people wishing to escape city life.
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Three country houses — one traditional, one modern and one to build yourself — as seen in Country Life
Our round-up looks at some of the finest houses to come to the market via Country Life.
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A gorgeous new home for sale that includes a roof terrace atop its medieval-style turret
Haseley Park is a medieval deer park once belonging to Henry VII — now, it's home to an unusual collection of new-build properties.
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Heaven for commuters? A centuries-old house in Surrey with endless charm, a swimming pool and manege
An ancient Surrey house that's perfectly-located — and set up — for modern living has come up for sale. Annunciata Elwes explains more.
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How modern-day Downton Abbeys are still running, with every comfort going except for dear Carson
Britain’s grand estates are less hierarchical and more eco-friendly than they were in Downton days, finds Cheryl Markosky.
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How architect Sandra Coppin sympathetically updated a Modern house in Wiltshire
‘Every element serves a purpose,’ says Sandra Coppin of the Modern property she updated for her own home, repurposing material along the way so that nothing went to waste.
