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Ripples of Palladio: Forcett Hall, Yorkshire for sale
For those of us who love our country houses, the weekly delight of the new Country Life magazine are the many pages of houses for sale. Although the space is usually dominated by the major players such as Knight Frank, … Continue reading
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Restoration continues inside and out; Wilton House and others
Any time of economic difficulties can often lead to any expenditure being put on hold, including vital restoration projects. So it’s encouraging to see projects still being completed – but as some of these were approved and started back in … Continue reading →