PART 12

Balancing style with functionality is always the aim when designing a home, but even more so when you need a lifetime home. It’s about finding solutions that won’t just meet your needs today, but also any you may have in the future

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From the isolated village where I live you can catch a minibus to the nearest supermarket, seven miles away. On the return journey it will drop you and your shopping off right outside your front door.

Before you embark on a new bathroom, give careful thought to every aspect. Our expert guide offers top-to-bottom advice…

Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity