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10 of the best second-hand shops in Britain

10 of the best second-hand shops in Britain

Britain boasts a cornucopia of second-hand shops. Flora Watkins rounds up 10 of the best. Adrian Harrington Rare Books Best
A magical family home in the Chiltern Hills AONB with inspiring interiors

A magical family home in the Chiltern Hills AONB with

Hand-painted murals, wrap-around gardens and an idyllic rural setting join forces at Buis Cottage in Buckinghamshire. A walk-around open fireplace
How to make dairy-free coconut ice cream with caramel sauce

How to make dairy-free coconut ice cream with caramel sauce

Jeremy Pang’s ice cream recipe is a perfect summer treat that anyone can enjoy. We tend to think of ice
A fabulous home set within the historic walls of a Grade I listed Tudor mansion in Gloucestershire

A fabulous home set within the historic walls of a

This irresistible property occupies the central wing of Siston Court and is bursting to the brim with character and charm.
A sprawling country residence near Windsor that offers an exciting renovation opportunity

A sprawling country residence near Windsor that offers an exciting

Offering just under 9,000 sq ft of flexible accommodation space — including a staff flat and three-bed annexe — The
A chic new penthouse show home in SE1 demonstrates the elegance of loft style living in London

A chic new penthouse show home in SE1 demonstrates the

The Blackwell Collection’s London penthouses combine stylish living with magnificent views. The opening of a new show home from London
An elegant Victorian Villa in the Torquay Riviera, with stunning sea views and sweeping grounds

An elegant Victorian Villa in the Torquay Riviera, with stunning

With its Victorian grandeur and years of meticulous restoration work, it’s not hard to see why Middle Warberry Court is
Jason Goodwin: ‘The very idea of stripes on a lawn made my German friend shudder’

Jason Goodwin: ‘The very idea of stripes on a lawn

Centrepiece of a classic English country garden, or bourgeois construct of the machine age? Our columnist Jason Goodwin takes aim
An immaculate New Forest mansion that’s like stepping back into the height of the Victorian splendour

An immaculate New Forest mansion that’s like stepping back into

Penny Churchill takes a look at a grand and impressive Victorian home in the heart of the New Forest. Things
My Favourite Painting: Daniel St George Chatto

My Favourite Painting: Daniel St George Chatto

The artist Daniel St George Chatto chooses perhaps the most famous sequence of paintings from the early Renaissance: Giotto’s Scrovegni
10 wonderful countryside homes for sale, as seen in Country Life

10 wonderful countryside homes for sale, as seen in Country

Our selection of the latest properties to come to the market via Country Life includes a truly idyllic North Yorkshire
Mark Diacono: How to grow your own hazelnuts (and why you’ll find it rather easy)

Mark Diacono: How to grow your own hazelnuts (and why

Our resident grow-your-own expert Mark Diacono gives his tips on the surprisingly easy hazelnut, ‘the most reliable nut to grow