‘our dream home became a reality’

Architect Alastair Bowden tells Coast how a steep site in North Devon was transformed into a low-energy coastal sanctuary with panoramic sea views

“Breaking up is never easy, I know…” Good old Abba – always ready with an apposite lyric, though in this case I suppose it should be “Letting go is never easy” as I say farewell to the garden I have m

The writer Daphne du Maurier was fascinated by the English country house. Jeremy Musson explores her evocation of these buildings with the help of specially commissioned drawings by Matthew Rice

● THIS YEAR THE STIRLING PRIZE was won ...

These five standout properties have halls made for towering trees, sparkling decorations and Champagne-bright celebrations– festive magic that will practically begin before new owners move in

LINDSAY SWAN’S WEST LONDON HOUSE HAS STARRED IN NETFLIX DRAMAS, CUSTARD COMMERCIALS AND THIS SEASON’S TESCO CHRISTMAS ADVERT. HERE, SHE DESCRIBES HER LIFE AS A FILM LOCATION HOMEOWNER