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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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Chelsea Flower Show 2012 preview
A spectacular 80ft tower - Chelsea's very own Shard of Grass - plus a glorious new Royal Jubilee rose and 18 show gardens will offer London gardeners inspiring ideas at this year's show.
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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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Herby couscous with roast chicken
This healthy family meal can be prepared and cooked within 30 minutes and can also be served with grilled fish or roast lamb.
Donna Hay's roast chicken
This simple but flavoursome roasted chicken with almond and mint is perfect with salad leaves or roast vegetables.Donna Hay's raspberry tart
The combination of smooth cream, pastry and lashings of tangy raspberries is a hit with everyone.Mary Berry's chocolate cake
One of the UK's best known and most respected cookery writers, Mary Berry, shares her delicious chocolate cake recipe.Be a Masterchef at home
Pea and mint soup with prosciutto
Celebrity MasterChef contestant Justin Ryan shares his simple and delicious pea and fresh mint soup recipe, topped with crispy prosciutto.John Torode's sea bass and prawns
John Torode’s easy take on sizzling sea bass and prawns with saffron-infused lentils will impress even the most dedicated foodies.Gregg Wallace's top-choc tart
Gregg Wallace - MasterChef’s shameless pudding lover and connoisseur - offers a fun – and most importantly, easy, twist on a chocolate torte.
Speedy suppers
Courgette and feta tart
This fresh, spring-inspired midweek supper with pesto, courgettes, feta and fresh mint leaves can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Ravioli with bacon, peas and courgette
This delicious ravioli with bacon, peas and courgette can be prepared and cooked in 15 minutes, making it an easy midweek meal.Seasonal dishes
Donna Hay's pumpkin and goat's cheese pie
The combination of sweet roasted pumpkin with melted goat's cheese makes a delicious vegetarian treat.More your home & garden
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