Bright futures

Verandahs and their Italian cousins, loggias, offer the delight of sitting outside, yet always protected from blazing sunshine and downpours. Arabella Youens finds houses with the answer to the British climate

Cove Crest, Barbati, Corfu, Greece. Two villas with panoramic sea views, infinity pools and terraced gardens leading down to the beach. Villa 1: 3 beds, 4 baths, open-plan living areas, kitchen, in-ho

Whether you’re seeking a rustic-meets-contemporary retreat or a family home near a sandy beach, Amy McPherson picks this month’s best coastal properties

DIANA HAS COAXED HER WINDSWEPT SEASIDE GARDEN INTO SHAPE WITH STRATEGIC FENCING AND PLANTING, RESULTING IN A SHELTERED OASIS OF CALM

Sea Salt, Lubbers Quarters, Abaco, Bahamas. A Caribbean house on the island of Lubbers Quarters Cay overlooking Tahiti Beach. It has painted wood walls and ceilings, and an open-plan kitchen and livin

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