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An outstanding family home on the edge of a popular village in Hertfordshire that is on the market for the first time in almost half a centuryThere’s something special about a cherished family home that hasn’t been seen on the market for many years—and buyers, who currently outnumber sellers by an ever-increasing margin, will no doubt be queueing up to view Hadham Grange in the village of Much Hadham. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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A charming Victorian villa with its own barn and mature gardens, set in a Buckinghamshire villageThis well-proportioned family home in the village of Steeple Claydon balances well-proportioned rooms, tasteful period touches and wonderful adaptable accommodation space thanks to a number of outbuildings.
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A glorious clifftop home in the village of Beer where you'll just want to drink in the viewsWhite Cliff is a spectacular home for sale in Devon which — like Country Life — is 125 years old this year.
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A secluded rural retreat in Hampshire with fantastic characterful accommodation in an unbeatable village locationIn the vibrant village of West Meon sits Court House — a wonderfully secluded, Grade II Listed family home with a tennis court, stabling and water meadow. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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The Thames-side home of the composer Gustav Holst is up for sale, a true gem in one of London's most desirable villagesWith open views of the River Thames in both directions, Holst House offers a slice of waterfront living in one of the capitals most sought after villages.
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Douthwaite Hall, a magnificent country house on the outskirts of one of Britain's prettiest villages, is seeking a new ownerDouthwaite Hall is a grand and beautiful home tucked away in an idyllic North Yorkshire setting, as Penny Churchill explains.
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How Highgate became one of London's most beloved villagesCarla Passino takes a look at the history of Highgate, immortalised by Ray Davies of The Kinks, who claimed you could see to Leicester Square from Highgate Hill.
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A delightful 17th-century home in 'the best-preserved medieval village in England', for sale at under £500kQuirky, charming and part of a village steeped in history, Byes Barn is a wonderful, recently renovated family home for a price that wont make your eyes water.
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Villa Capra, aka La Rotunda, and how a 16th century Italian inspired some of Britain's greatest country housesThe ideal form of the Villa Capra, ‘La Rotonda’, in Italy has fascinated British patrons and architects since the 18th century. William Aslet considers how they have experimented and developed its ideas.
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An entire village beside a lake, for sale at just £125,000 — but you'll have to share it with the local ghostOn the banks of Loch Tay, the Old Village of Lawers has come up for sale with an eye-catching price — and a hair-raising history. Toby Keel takes a look.
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Exotic, grand and beautiful, this Nash-style villa in Hertfordshire is up for sale for the first time in its historyYou might well assume that this villa is located somewhere on the French Riviera, however, Woodlands offers a little bit of escapism close to Potters Bar.
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How Clerkenwell turned from monastic outpost into a hotbed of revolutionaries only to become one of London's most sought-after villagesIts renovated warehouse buildings feel thoroughly modern, but this creative district in the capital can trace its roots back to medieval times, finds Carla Passino.
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A beautifully situated mid 19th century Gothic style villa overlooking the historic walled town of ConwyThis magnificent property comes with buckets of potential — if you're willing to get your hands dirty.
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A charming 17th century village house that's been home to archbishops to jockeys, now seeking a new ownerSituated in Nottinghamshire's highly sought-after Vale of Belvoir sits Cranmer House — a historically interesting property that's located in the heart of village life.
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A pastel coloured 'village-within-a-village' in picturesque Appledore, DevonHidden behind a single door is a delightful collection of Grade II-listed houses and flats for sale.
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A Grade II-listed, beautifully renovated barn in a vibrant Bedfordshire villageThe Dovecote, in Colmworth, Bedfordshire combined sleek modern style with striking period features.
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How Maida Vale turned from boudoir village to one of London's most vibrant neighbourhoodsMaida Vale took its name from a small Italian town and an even smaller pub, so it’s the perfect place to celebrate the end of lockdown, says Carla Passino.
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An impressive 18th century converted barn in a quaint Suffolk villageHoly Oak Barn in Combs, Stowmarket, offers enviable family accommodation.
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A beachfront villa once owned by a star of the international jet set, where the Kennedys and Hepburns once partiedThe former home of American socialite Aline Griffith, Villa Annabel was the backdrop to some of Marbella's glitziest parties.
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Chasing the dream of owning a home in a pretty village in CumbriaThere was a time when moving from city to the country usually meant being within an hour of one of the major cities; now, those restraints have been lifted for millions. We take a look at what you could find if you decide on a move to Cumbria.
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Inside Britain's privately owned villagesSurprising as it may sound, there are still privately owned villages scattered throughout the UK. Alec Marsh wonders what is it really like to be at the helm of a community.
