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The nearest thing you'll find to a tropical lodge in London? This exotic home is right on the Thames, and 10 miles from the centre of the city
The aptly-named River Haven is for sale in Thames Ditton, and it's a gorgeously exotic home.
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Tropical paradises for sale, from a breathtaking rainforest lodge in Brazil to a 144-acre private island in The Bahamas
We're not even going to try and pretend that this isn't a slice of pure escapism: here's our round-up of palatial escapes in warm, sunny places.
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This 18th century watermill saved from the verge of collapse has become a spectacular 21st century home
The Mill House in Hartford End has been rescued from the brink. Now it's looking for a new owner, as Toby Keel reports.
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A 1960s pop star's 'iconic' mansion right by the water's edge in one of prettiest spots on the Thames
Exquisite views, a swish interior and two boathouses for exploring the water are part of the appeal of this Thames-side house near Henley.
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An immaculate Georgian rectory where the halls really have been decked in boughs of holly
Stour Provost Manor is a gorgeous riverside home for sale in Dorset that's been dressed for Christmas.
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An Arts-and-Crafts home that sits in prime position in the most exclusive (and priciest) road in Hampshire
With its own private jetty on the Beaulieu River, The Rookery is a rare and beautiful home. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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A hopelessly idyllic 400-year-old cottage that inspired one of the great children's books of the 20th century
This pretty waterside house — the real-life setting for a classic children's book — has lovely period features and three distinct wings, all just four miles from Cambridge in the village of Great Shelford.
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Three homes down by the Thames, perfect for those who love messing about on boats
This summer’s scorching temperatures will no doubt have endorsed the perennial appeal of Thames-side houses with frontage and private access to the river. Penny Churchill and Toby Keel pick out some prime examples.
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A spectacular, light-filled home on the Isle of Wight where you can see the water from practically every window
Penny Churchill takes a look at the grand and impressive Fishbourne Quay House.
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Sip tea and laugh at your neighbours in this seaside Norfolk home with a watchtower
On Cliff Hill in Gorleston, one home is taller than all the others. It could be yours.
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A six-bedroom house in Wales with estuary views and some gloriously fun interiors
Brynymor House is somehow more beautiful on the inside than the outside.
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A converted bothy on the shores of Loch Tay from which to enjoy the fresh tastes of Spring
Waterfall Cottage offers four bedrooms and a garden that stretches right down to the lapping waters.
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A waterside cottage in Devon with a private quay, idyllic views and the prettiest summerhouse we've seen in years
Right beside the picturesque Yealm Estuary, No 1 Noss Mayo is an idyllic home that feels like an escape from the world. Annabel Dixon takes a look.
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A glorious 17th century home in one of the most exclusive waterside villages in Britain
Orchard House was lucky not to have been sunk beneath the surface of Rutland Water when it was created in the 1970s — but it did, and today this wonderful spot is looking better than ever.
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A wetsuit room, fingerprint entry and coastal views from all the principal rooms: Is this the ultimate Cornish holiday home?
Sitting pretty overlooking Polzeath Beach in North Cornwall, Megizzy’s spectacular views, contemporary design and well thought out features are hard to beat.
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A house that comes with 3,500 acres of Loch Lomond National Park
This superb estate in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has huge potential, yet is also a perfect family home from which to escape the world.
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A magnificent waterside penthouse in a converted mill on one of Britain's most beautiful stretches of water
In prime position in Dartmouth, this superb five-bedroom home has breathtaking views.
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A breathtaking house and garden for sale that was created by one of Britain's greatest landscape architects as a playground for his family
Thomas H. Mawson, one of the 20th century's most renowned landscape architects, created this place for his family to enjoy. A century later it's looking for a new owner.
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3,600 acres on the shores of Loch Lomond in which to lose yourself and save the planet
The Stuckendroin Estate comprises enormous amounts of land on the shores of Loch Lomond, as well as two detached houses and plenty of sporting and environmental potential.
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A delightful Georgian house that's perfect for anyone who loves life by the waterside
Ivy House is a beautiful home in a prime spot on the south coast. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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One of the few private dwellings on Cornwall's Percuil River comes to market, with astounding gardens and waterside living
The aptly named Riverside Cottage is a three-bedroom dream near St Mawes.
