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Three stellar estates in Wales and Staffordshire show how careful restoration is always worth the effort

Three blooming properties in Kent showcase the original garden of England

Sloelands Farm, Ashley Green, Buckinghamshire. A Grade II-listed, 17th-century house with gardens that include a Japanese garden, a maze, and a sunken garden. It has open fireplaces and a kitchen with

Glorious landscapes from Ayrshire to Devon form a backdrop to three versatile estates

Wearing its heritage on its sleeve, this medieval castle has lived many lives, including a fortified castle, a Jacobean mansion and a comfortable Victorian family home

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