Central St Martins gives King's Cross the edge
Central St Martins' new campus is fizzing and the first of 2,000 homes are launched, as 67 acres of King's Cross becomes London's hottest district.
Property insider: Kingston upon Thames
There is something of a buy-to-let boom quietly rumbling away in Kingston upon Thames, the family favourite south-west London suburb. We get the property lowdown.
Spotlight on Stoke Newington
Young professionals and families are attracted to "Stokey" by the mainly Victorian housing stock and the neighbourhood's arty and bohemian vibe.
Spotlight on Harpenden
Close to woods and parkland, with good links to London, this small town has a lot to offer those looking to start a new life out of the city.
Don't move - let the light come to you
A Chiswick couple dramatically changed their 'for now' house into a forever home. And many others are transforming their family homes.
Find a rated tradesman
Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: Streatham Hill
On leafy Downton Avenue in SW2, plenty of family space can be yours for £550,000 at this Edwardian home. There are four bedrooms and a convertible loft space, and the open-plan kitchen/breakfast room has French windows to a good-size garden.
Swap of the week: Dalwood, Devon
Cosy up by woodburning stoves or cook a feast in the vaulted kitchen/breakfast room of this 18th-century thatch for £525,000. Three bedrooms overlook cottage gardens and a timber studio makes a perfect home office.
Life-changer: St Erth Praze, Cornwall
Tregenhorne Farm (£550,000) has four acres of paddocks, stables and valley views, minutes from Cornwall's north coast. You can run your own equestrian business from the garden office and the four-bedroom home has a country kitchen with an Aga.
Spotlight on Harpenden
Close to woods and parkland, with good links to London, this small town has a lot to offer those looking to start a new life out of the city.
Property search
Previous articles in Events & getaways
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/staycation_holidays_enjoy_the_dream_home_15742.jpg
Staycation holiday homes
Staycationing is a popular option for family holidays with a wide range of homes on offer across the UK, from fairytale castles, to eco cabins and modernist miracles. Staying put has never been so exotic.Published February 2011
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/national_trust_romantic_getaways_10196.jpg
Romantic getaways
Take a romantic walk and discover breathtaking landscapes and gardens at National Trust Properties across the country.Published February 2010
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/llandeilo_4714.jpg
Toast this town
London foodies and shoppers in search of weekend homes that feed their habits should head west to Wales and discover Llandeilo.Published September 2008
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/blenheim_3806.jpg
Baroque Blenheim
If you can only manage a handful of trips out of town this summer, make one a visit to the extraordinary, extravagant Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.Published June 2008
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/shaftesbury_3385.jpg
Shaftesbury food festival
If you haven't yet made plans for your Bank Holiday escape, discover the gastronomic delights of Dorset produce in an idyllic country setting, at Shaftesbury's annual food festival, from 1 to 5 May.Published April 2008
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/moggerhanger_3320.jpg
Bluebells at Moggerhanger
Moggerhanger Park is a grand Georgian country house set in 33 acres of beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, at its loveliest during April and May, when the woodland is carpeted in bluebells.Published April 2008
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/april_nt_3075.jpg
Days out
This year, the school Easter holidays have missed Easter Day itself, and run throughout April. Happily, the National Trust is swinging into action, with fun-filled days at parks and period homes in easy-to-get-to Surrey.Published April 2008
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/midhurst_2449.jpg
Historic Midhurst
In the 15th century market town of Midhurst, you can discover fabulous food, inspiring interiors shopping, and the glorious West Sussex countryside, all a short hop from London.Published January 2008
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/winter_walks_2180.jpg
Heritage homes: winter walks
A breezy walk in the country is so much nicer if it includes wandering around someone else's large beautiful garden or fine old estate. National Trust houses are largely closed at this time of year, but you can still visit many of the grounds - and their welcoming tearooms.Published December 2007
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/christmas_markets_2064.jpg
Christmas markets
Here are four of the best with nearby property for sale, in case you want to buy something rather more expensive than just a few Christmas-tree baubles.Published November 2007
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/leeds_castle_1828.jpg
Leeds Castle
Just an hour or so out of London, in the heart of Kent, Leeds Castle is sheer historic house heaven.Published October 2007
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/syon_house_1712.jpg
Stately Syon House
Syon House, a shining example of a magnificent stately home inside the M25, is just the ticket for a day's outing.Published October 2007
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/bowood_1695.jpg
Leaf peeping at Bowood House
There’s no need to travel to the States to see the most beautiful autumn colours. Leaves are turning every shade of crimson, ochre and russet at Bowood House in Wiltshire.Published October 2007
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/isle_of_wight_1638.jpg
Relaxing Isle of Wight
Just a few hours from London, this temperate little island is a perfect getaway for weekenders seeking countryside and culture.Published October 2007
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/devon_1353.jpg
Seaside escape to Devon
A day beside the sea is one of the real joys of the British summer, and some of the loveliest spots to build a sandcastle are in the seaside towns of Devon, to the south of Exeter: Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Beer and Seaton.Published August 2007
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/ludlow_1273.jpg
Visit lovely Ludlow
Striking the balance between rural and sophisticated, the town offers cracking architecture and fabulous local food, all surrounded by the glorious area of natural beauty called the Marches.Published August 2007
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/salvage_1237.jpg
Trade secret: Architectural salvage sale
You can buy salvage direct from the same source the London dealers adore, at a fraction of the cost you will pay once the treasures are shipped up to town.Published August 2007
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/sudeley_1159.jpg
History blooms at Sudeley Castle
Once home to Henry XVIII's sixth wife, Catherine Parr, Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire is a fabulous mix of towers, turrets and terraces, and perfect for a day out in high summer or early autumn.Published August 2007
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/bargain_heaven_mumbai_1089.jpg
Bargain Mumbai
For centuries the British have been borrowing the “Indian look” for their own interiors. This is even more true now, as subcontinental design moves rapidly ahead.Published July 2007
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/burghley_956.jpg
Elizabethan Burghley House
Of the multitude of historic homes within day-tripping distance of London, the Elizabethan palace, Burghley House, is, without doubt, one of the most spectacular.Published July 2007
http://asset1.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/kingston_847.jpg
Kingston Bagpuize
There is no pleasure to beat discovering a little-known gem in the English countryside, and Kingston Bagpuize house, near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, is just such a treasure.Published June 2007
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/bluntishamhouse_520.jpg
Bluntisham House
This former rectory in Bluntisham, Cambridgeshire is a Grade II listed building surrounded by 2 acres of land.Published May 2007
http://asset2.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/loseleypark_416.jpg
A perfect Tudor manor
Made famous by its successful dairy business, Loseley Park is also a location for films and TV programmes.Published May 2007
Advertisement
