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With 775 miles of coastline, more than 248,000 hectares of land and upwards of 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments gardens and parks and nature reserves, the National Trust has a lot to offer. From the stately to the snug, Europe’s largest conservation charity hosts properties that are both fascinating in their diversity and inspiring in their design.  … Continue reading »

Visit Copped Hall today and enjoy a guided tour IF you are not sure what to do today – Sunday, February 19 – then why not go to one of these events? Guided Tour of Copped Hall, near Epping: Head to Copped Hall, near Epping, between 10am and 11am and enjoy a tour of the … Continue reading »

Moscow Department for Competitive Policy has announced a public auction to sell a cultural heritage site of regional significance, “Town Mansion, End of 17th Century – the Beginning of 18th Century, 19th And 20th Centuries”, says the agency’s press release. Brick 5-storeys nonresidential building with an area of over 4,400 sq.m. is located 27 meters … Continue reading »

Westport House in Co Mayo has been bought by a local family who have pledged to retain all staff and spend €50m on developing the estate over the next five years. Portwest’s Hughes family, who operate Hotel Westport, were confirmed yesterday as the buyers of the 10-bedroom mansion which was put on the market by … Continue reading »

AWARD-WINNING Berkswell hotel Nailcote Hall has been put on the market. The Grade II-listed Nailcote Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club is being sold by its owner Rick Cressman who has decided to retire. The venue is known for hosting the annual British Par 3 Championship event on its nine-hole championship golf course. Mr Cressman … Continue reading »

Theresa May has made helping “Jams” – the just about managing families – a central tenet of her premiership. But she will use a jar of the real thing to bring a taste of Britain to the White House. Downing Street said the prime minister would present a hamper of sweet treats from Chequers, her … Continue reading »

Image copyright Soughton Hall Image caption Soughton Hall in Flintshire was formerly a family home, then hotel and is now a luxury wedding venue The history of a Downton Abbey-style mansion house has been uncovered following a public appeal. The new owners of Soughton Hall, near Mold, Flintshire, were contacted by Will Bankes whose great-grandparents, … Continue reading »

Almost 175 years ago this month, the novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was originally published. So it’s perhaps apt that Fort House, the stunning residence that was the frequent summer retreat of Dickens somewhere between 1837 to 1851, has come on to the market. The mansion stands prominently at the top of a … Continue reading »

He and his brother found clever ways to create a contemporary home without compromising the magnificent architectural features. They installed new plumbing, central heating, power and lighting by searching for voids in the structure and using bespoke skirting designed to conceal. They duplicated the plaster mouldings and reinstated fireplaces, salvaged from projects they worked on … Continue reading »