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New or old, our homes tend to be marked out by some distinguishing features, whether period detailing, from cornicing to eye-catching entrance hall, or contemporary shaping, such as the form of a grap

Interior designer Michelle Murphy played matchmaker as well as designer when transforming a ranch house into a two-storey home for a blended family

The appeal of Britain’s countryside owes much to our tradition of creating and preserving beautiful houses and gardens. Today, that tradition is as strong as it has ever been, thanks to the knowledge, dedication and creativity of the architects, interior designers, garden designers and craftspeople described on the following pages

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With its colourful façades, lush gardens and striking views, Portmeirion belongs on the Italian Riviera, but this work of art was built in Wales

Discover the Sussex Winelands on a leisurely five-day tour of dynamic estates set in stunning landscapes, with guide Amy Wislocki, editor of Decanter magazine