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How to buy a home on one of Britain's picturesque tidal islands, from Jersey to NorthumberlandIsland life without needing a ferry? Tidal islands can offer the romance and glamour of living on a charming dot on the map but without many of the problems, as Eleanor Doughty explains.
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A coastal mini-estate with its own headland between the Fal Estuary and Helford PassageCornwall specialises in spectacular waterfront property, but even so Stack Point House stands in a league of its own.
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The old sail loft which became a quirky family home, with spellbinding views over the River ExeWixels is unique, in its unique interiors and stunning vistas. Penny Churchill reports.
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An upside-down house in Salcombe, with Italian-style formal gardens and breathtaking sea viewsThe stone which Fort Charles sits on was used to build the last stronghold of the royalists in the English Civil War. It now plays host to a rather incredible house. Penny Churchill reports.
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Fancy having a railway of your own? The Hayling Seaside Railway can be yours for £60,000The two-ft-gauge railway, which runs for a mile from Eastoke Corner to Beachlands, can be leased for seven years for £60,000 or bought outright for £300,000.
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'The most successful are adaptable to change': Meet the coastal residents at risk of losing their homesLast month we reported on experts' advice to abandon coastal towns due to rising sea levels, but what about the people who call these places home? Residents on the coast of East Anglia have discussed the encroaching threat.
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The historic home of Sir Francis Drake, long familiar to sailors coming up Exe, has come up for saleBelvedere wants for nothing. A beautiful location, large rooms and acres upon acres of beautifully landscaped woodland all make this one of the most special properties on the market at this moment in time. Penny Churchill reports.
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A beautiful Edwardian country mansion with a tennis court and swimming pool, sitting pretty on Chichester HarbourApuldram House sits in a privledged position, looking out onto Chichester Harbour with complete privacy, thanks to its acres and acres of surrounding garden. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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Five country homes with breathtaking sea views, from the top of Scotland all the way to South CornwallStretching from the top of Scotland right down to the tip of Cornwall, these wonderful properties boast some of the finest views in our island kingdom.
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A cottage where chocolate-box charm meets an idyllic seaside settingA picture-perfect fishermans cottage perched at the end of a pier, far away from the heat and bustle of city life.
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A stunning 19th-century lake house in the tors of Dartmoor, once home to the first 'White Rajah' of SarawakBurrator House is picture-perfect in its 34 acre estate, surrounded by lakes, trees and pastureland and set in a quite corner of the Dartmoor National Park.
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The perfect coastal retreat in Cornwall: Cascading rivers and overflowing flowers, far from the hustle and bustle of the cityPenberth Valley just outside Penzance is an idyllic location for those looking to escape to the West Country. Penberth House, with its seven bedrooms and incredible views, is sure to calm even the most-frazzled mind.
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A rare chance to own a house with its own private beach in the spectacular South Devon AONBCurlew Point is a rare beast: a home in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that offers total privacy for those looking for real rural retreat.
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A modern-day castle in grounds created by a disciple of Lutyens, accessed by an electric portcullisLincombe Keep was designed to blend into its unique surroundings, in turn designed to make the most of the spectacular views over the Torquay coastline.
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Win a night at Garsington Opera plus a two-night stay at Hartwell HouseGarsington Opera and Hartwell House are both celebrating their 30th anniversaries – and we've teamed up with them to offer this spectacular prize for you and a companion.
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A house that’s the ultimate London commuter’s dream? Grandeur, private waterfront and easy access to the cityPenny Churchill takes a look at a remarkable house that offers dreamy waterside living within easy reach of London.
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A stunning property in Kent which could be Britain's best beach houseKentlands is a remarkable Grade II-listed Arts-and-Crafts house in an idyllic location, sitting along a beach in the private Sandwich Bay Estate.
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A Grade II-listed riverside property with fishing prospects, a private cinema and state-of-the-art spa facilitiesAlthough the magical gardens and idyllic setting of Lower Chilland House mark it as something out of a fairytale, the quaint exterior hides a plethora of modern amenities. Penny Churchill reports.
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Seven charming Cornish country homes, from harbour-fronted houses to riverside mansionsIf you're looking to move closer to the water, there can be no better place to aim for than Cornwall. With estuaries aplenty and a large number of beautiful beaches, the property found in this quiet corner of our country is sure to be stunningly set and within easy reach of an excellent fishing village or two.
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A charming waterside Victorian country home a stone's throw away from central Oxford93 Southmoor Road provides the perfect combination of city living and country lifestyle, ideal for those wanting to move out of the city but not let go of the excitement just yet.
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A riverside home with sweeping views of the Thames and enormous potential for improvementWithin a mile of the picturesque town of Marlow lies Quarry End, a house with a spectacular position that's ripe for new owners to put their stamp on it.
