A simply magical private island in Scotland for sale, complete with an 18th century tower, at the price of a new-build four-bed in Guildford
If you've been hankering to buy an island of your own, the Isle of Vaila is the one you've been waiting for.
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Best Father's Day treats, from a truly superb fry-up to Berry Bros' exotic foray into rum
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A glorious house for sale in Hampshire that seems to fulfil every bucolic dream
An idyllic house for sale in the heart of Hampshire has come to the market that's pretty, wonderfully refurnished and brilliantly located.
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Right to buy 'fundamentally altered the way in which we looked at our home as a route to financial prosperity'
House prices are almost five times higher in real terms than they were in 1952, with most of the increase happening in the last generation to freeze out the younger generations. Lydia Stangroom and Toby Keel take a look at the sobering numbers behind a new report.
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Seven truly wonderful character properties for sale at under £400,000
Wild properties in the Highlands, quaint cottages, handsome conversions and beautiful country houses aren't necessarily out of reach even for buyers with average budgets. Here's our pick of some of the best houses under £400,000 for sale today in Britain.
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The Queen's official Platinum Jubilee portrait unveiled, taken by Ranald Mackechnie at Windsor Castle
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's official Platinum Jubilee portrait photograph has been unveiled.
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The real highlights from the 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, from gold medallists and sculptures to celebrities and musicians... and even a few pretty flowers
If you can't make it to the 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show — or even if you can — here's our look at some of the most striking things you'll find at the gardens of the Royal Hospital. Pictures by Andrew Sydenham for Country Life.
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How to make Oysters Rockefeller Deconstructed, by chef Slade Rushing
Slade Rushing of Louie London shares the recipe he put together to revitalise this classic dish.
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Bright and beautiful new ideas to pep your home, from Britain's best interiors experts
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Nine absolutely spectacular homes for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our round-up of some of the best homes to come to the market via Country Life in the past week or so has some utterly outstanding examples.
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How to make The Hudson, Country Life's 125th anniversary cocktail
The Hudson is a cocktail created by the team at Claridge's to commemorate Country Life's 125th anniversary. Here's how it's made.
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Interest rates, the housing market, and what happens next
The Bank of England's decision to increase interest rates this week has set tongues wagging.
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A heartbreakingly idyllic home for sale in the village where an amateur detectorist found a £4m hoard of gold
In the heart of Suffolk, this delightful former vicarage has come to the market.
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How to make Charlie Hibbert's orange and almond upside-down cake
A delicious dessert with a Mediterranean twist, Charlie's upside-down cake uses olive oil and orange in place of the pineapple you remember from childhood.
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Oliver Cromwell's former local pub comes up for sale — and today it's a wonderful family home in one of Britain's best cathedral cities
The Three Crowns in Ely is said to have been a regular haunt of the Lord Protector, who lived in Ely for a significant portion of his life.
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In Focus: The magic carpet that flew at auction, and the enormous 31ft masterpiece showcasing 18th century fake news
A ‘polonaise’ carpet once owned by Rothschilds is one of the outstanding lots at Christie’s, as a distinguished auctioneer bows out. Huon Mallalieu reports.
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Five best Easter recipes, from hot cross buns and roast lamb to an unbeatable queen of puddings
Top chefs such as Tom Aikens and Simon Hopkinson have contributed beautiful recipes to Country Life over the years — we've collated some of the best Easter recipes together.
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An incredible hall for sale in Suffolk with 650 years of history, and a tale that started with a knight taking a hostage
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'Robust, buzzing and buoyant' — but how long can the property market keep rising for?
The latest news from the property market is still pointing upwards. When will that change?
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Six beautiful homes across Europe ideal for fun-lovers
The countries that ring the Mediterranean are ideal spots if you're looking for a home where fun is high on the agenda.
