From heaven to earth

Sue Harragin has a clutch of old black-and-white photographs which, though not in any way exceptional, offer a beguiling glimpse into everyday life at her moorland cottage some 70 years ago. The neat

The Old House, Dorset The home of Charles and Jane Montanaro

One of the most photographed stands at last week’s Chelsea Flower Show was COUNTRY LIFE’s ‘outdoor drawing room’, a tranquil Italianate loggia designed by Isabella Worsley, says Giles Kime

The garden at The Holt, Hampshire The home of Mr and Mrs Edward Wake

Transforming a derelict squash court into a home was the bold vision of Carol and Martin Druce. With help from daughter Sarah, it was then extended again to make even more of its stunning setting

The search for harmony has informed The King’s many pursuits since the 1980s. Clive Aslet explores how this idea is expressed in his architectural ventures