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This north-facing plot has been smartly redesigned for every day, family living

When garden designers and skilled artisans come together, it results in imaginative spaces that are truly one of a kind

A twist of fate led André and Lisanne Hedger to realise their dream of owning a chocolate-box thatched cottage in the heart of the countryside – the perfect place to create happy memories with their young family

In just 8x4m, John Tordoff and Maurice Reeve have transformed their shady Cambridge courtyard into a vibrant, ever-changing stage set

Danielle Bux found the ultimate country escape from her hectic US lifestyle in this 17th-century cottage, which she renovated remotely during the pandemic

Clare Pearne’s love of vintage treasures began when she was a little girl, but now she and partner Steve have found the perfect setting for them: a cottage with its very own secret garden