Ampthill Park House, Bedfordshire, part I The home of Sir Timothy and Lady Clifford

Gracing the banks of the River Thames, this exquisite gem survived the Civil War thanks to a shrewd political operator, and is one of the finest Stuart houses in the country

These days, there’s a lot of talk about the politics of personality, but standing in an extensive cave system near West Wycombe, we were transported to a time when politics was at the centre of a scen

Leaving London behind, Sophie and Richard Vermont transformed an 18th-century stable block on their farmstead into an idyllic rural retreat

Musicians, astronomers and artists all played a part in the story of this historic Surrey Hills home, which has begun a new chapter with the help of design studio Gunter & Co

As we slowly emerge from the gloom of a British winter it is worth remembering sunnier times past and looking forward to more to come. As well as designing cars I am lucky enough to also be a judge at