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A wisteria-clad wonder set in eight idyllic acres that offers country charm, village community and is still commutable to LondonSoft purple hues catch the eye at Shellingford House, a seven-bedroom home in the Vale of the White Horse. James Fisher takes a look.
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An immaculate and irresistibly pretty 16th century house for sale in one of the prettiest villages in BedfordshireThe Old House in Aspley Guise is a delightful 16th century home in one of the prettiest villages in Bedfordshire. Penny Churchill takes a look inside.
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An elegant country home that's somehow to be found in the middle of IslingtonIn the heart of the Barnsbury Conservation Area you’ll find an immaculately presented Georgian Villa with private established gardens and spacious accommodation to suit any needs. James Fisher takes a look.
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A charming house in two acres, with pool and village location — yet just 17 miles from central LondonThose looking for all the delights of a country abode — impressive grounds, a village setting and a charming classical house — without sacrificing on proximity to the capital will be hard pressed to find anywhere more perfect than Downe Hall.
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Villa Ventorum: The Newt's recreation of a 2,000-year-old Roman house in the heart of SomersetThe reconstruction of Villa Ventorum — a Romano-British villa at The Newt, Somerset — has prompted a wonderful experiment in living archaeology. Bronwen Riley steps into the past. Photographs by Paul Highnam for Country Life.
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A Tuscan villa transported to Devon, completely secluded and with its own tranquil lakePerfectly tucked away in a private valley, Oxton Mere benefits from 19 acres of glorious countryside, a stunning lake and plenty of versatile accommodation. James Fisher takes a look.
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A grand Georgian villa in Cornwall with grace, charm and its own waterfallsPenny Churchill takes a look at Trethill House, near Torpoint in Cornwall, built by a student of Sir John Soane.
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A 17th century family home for sale in the heart of one of the prettiest villages in the CotswoldsThe Old Laundry is actually much more appealing that its name suggests. Built of Cotswold stone with a fine country garden, it’s properties like this which make the Cotswolds such a sought-after haven.
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A cleverly-converted 14th century village hall that’s taken on a new lease of life in WorcestershireA total renovation needn’t mean that a property loses its heart and soul, as The Old Hall, in Worcestershire, demonstrates. James Fisher takes a look.
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An amazing Victorian villa in the grounds of an ancient palace, yet under 10 miles from central LondonLocated in the ancient Royal grounds of Eltham Palace, Mottisfont Hall has undergone a major 15 year transformation which has resulted in the creation of a spectacular family home.
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An impossibly-elegant riverside home in a picture-perfect Cambridgeshire villageWhen an incredible setting meets with stunning interiors, the results can be quite spectacular, as River House clearly demonstrates.
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A charming home in one of Kent’s ‘most sought after villages’ with gardens that prove that size doesn’t always matterIn the garden of England, James Fisher discovers the delights of Chillenden Court Barn North.
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A spectacularly renovated thatched home in a picture-perfect Northamptonshire villageA superb quality refurbishment has turned Willowbrook House into a stylish, modern home which still retains a huge amount of character.
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A rare chance to own a superb family home in one of South Devon’s most idyllic villagesSituated just a mile from the twinned villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, Dovecote House is an expertly-renovated family home with self-catering holiday let potential.
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An astonishing home in St Albans that's equal parts Roman villa, Japanese temple and medieval cloistersFluid spaces, thoughtful feng shui and peaceful grounds make Abbey Orchard House in St Albans the ultimate zen escape.
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A magnificent Palladian Villa that celebrates Italian style in the heart of Somerset — and it could be yours for £8 millionWadbury House has been the subject of a meticulous restoration and is one of the most impressive properties to cross our pages in recent times.
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Ten of the best villages in FranceCarolyn Boyd, a food and travel writer specialising on France, picks out her ten favourite French villages for visitors and prospective second home owners alike.
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An elegant Victorian Villa in the Torquay Riviera, with stunning sea views and sweeping groundsWith its Victorian grandeur and years of meticulous restoration work, it's not hard to see why Middle Warberry Court is known as 'one of Torquay's most imposing homes.
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An amazing barn-style house that backs onto ancient woodland in a sought-after Hampshire villageDescribed as 'a home of real warmth and substance,' Deer's Leap offers high-quality, spacious accommodation, as well as stabling, paddocks and workshops.
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A former chapel that has been beautiful transformed into a spacious family home in a popular Suffolk villageFeature stained glass windows, fabulous open-plan living space and secluded gardens meet at The Chapel, in the village of Moulton.
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A striking oast barn conversion in a pretty village that is just a short train journey from LondonCaste-like Down Farm Oast offers the chance for buyers to live in a beautifully-converted property with unique features, all whilst being surrounded by beautiful scenery and an idyllic village setting.
