London's new garden squares
London is already the greenest capital in Europe, with homeowners enjoying more than 600 garden squares. And the good news is that there are more to come.
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Spotlight on Camden Town
The shops and markets clustered around the high street and canal make Camden one of the most colourful of London's neighbourhoods. The area's period homes and loft-style apartments attract a mix of homebuyers.
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My design London - Russell Norman
Owner of Polpo, Spuntino and Polpetto restaurants in Soho, and da Polpo and Mishkin's in Covent Garden, restauranteur Russell Norman opens up on his favourite London haunts.
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Buy of the week: Camden Town
This two-bedroom flat has a pretty park on its doorstep, while buzzing Camden Town is only 10 minutes’ walk away. Big sash windows and high ceilings give a spacious feel and there’s a private garden with a studio/home office (£525,000).
Swap of the week: Willersey, Glouc
This little Cotswolds beauty is just across the road from the village green and duck pond. For £530,000 you get beams, exposed stone walls and an open fireplace, plus four bedrooms, a useful attic room and lush gardens to enjoy.
Life-changer: Trescowe, Cornwall
For a project brimming with potential, what about this coastal home, yours for £545,000? The family space includes six bedrooms, while its collection of outbuildings overlooking an acre of gardens could become income-generating holiday lets.
Spotlight on Camden Town
The shops and markets clustered around the high street and canal make Camden one of the most colourful of London's neighbourhoods. The area's period homes and loft-style apartments attract a mix of homebuyers.
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Hear the latest news and comment about design, gardening, property, renovation, shopping and what's new in London from our H&P bloggers
Pattie Barron: gardening
Most recent post: "There are a couple of highlights in my garden at the moment. One is Tulip Prinses Irene. You have to try it next year if you haven't already... The other plant is an extraordinary but easy-to-grow annual that self-seeds like crazy from year to year. Trust me, you can never have enough of it..."
About Pattie: "Do garden writers actually garden? You bet they do. I'm passionate about plants and spend every moment I can out there. In summer, I might as well pitch a tent under the apple tree... Low-maintenance? I don't know the meaning of the word... we gardeners can never know it all, but we have such a good time learning."
Barbara Chandler: design
Most recent post: "I was so thrilled to get tickets for very first event in the Olympic Stadium – The Gold Challenge. We had to go through ferocious airport-type security to see about 1,000 people take part in 100m and 400m races for charity, alongside celebs and sport stars..."
About Barbara: "I'll be sharing the secrets of my day-to-design life - where I've been and who I've met - and passing on as many expert hints and tips as I can muster. And watch out for my picture posts."
Melanie Backe-Hansen: property history
Most recent post: "Marylebone holds a special place in the hearts of many Londoners, whether it is the lovely boutique shops, the renowned restaurants, pubs and cafés, or simply that inevitable question – where on earth does the name ‘Marylebone’ come from?"
About Melanie: "I have always loved history, ever since I was given my first book on knights and castles as a child. But, it has been in my work researching the history of houses that that love of history has truly come to life."
David Spittles: property news
Most recent post: "Surrey commuter hotspot, Epsom, is likely to become more popular with a £31 million redevelopment of the existing station and bordering land. As well as a brand new station and car park, there will be 117 new homes, a 64-bedroom hotel and convenience stores..."
About David: "A born-and-bred Londoner, I live in the same house in New Cross, south-east London, which I moved into with my family over 25 years ago. I am an award-winning property writer whose weekly articles have appeared in the Evening Standard since 1986."
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