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Does a pond add value to your home? Is it worth the time, effort, and cost?
If you’re considering adding a pond to your home, you might be wondering whether it’s worth the time, effort, and cost. Do ponds actually add value to properties or are they just a visually appealing feature? The fact is that a lot of people enjoy living near water, which is why there has been a rise in the number of properties incorporating ponds in recent years. Studies have shown that by adding a water feature—such as a pond—to your home, you can significantly increase the value of the property, so it’s no surprise that an increasing number of homeowners are deciding to add ponds to their homes. However, that being…
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Crashing waves and panoramic views in South Laguna Beach 21 pics, 21 #dreams.
From this vantage point secluded behind stone walls the breathtaking views stretch from Palos Verdes to Catalina and San Clemente Islands to Table Rock Beach and crashing waves. An exquisite 2-level main residence and guest house span approximately 4,350 square feet of French Riviera-inspired elegance and 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 half baths, 4 fireplaces. Every inch of the property has been thoughtfully and artfully finished with the finest bespoke materials and timeless European coastal style. Both houses are clad in limestone with slate roofs while interiors feature plank hardwood floors of black walnut, accents of limestone and vintage terracotta bricks imported from France, furniture-grade cabinetry and every tech/comfort amenity.…
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Be whisked away by the romance of Alaró Mallorca, Spain.
You can not help but be whisked away by the romance of this Dream Home, a Luxury Country Estate in Alaró. Although this villa is newly-built it sits within it’s stunning landscape as though it has always been there. Built from natural stone this home is stunning inside and out and also has a guest house and staff apartment. The outside space is where you will blissfully pass the summer months, and why would you need to go inside. The swimming pool area is simply stunning and with the elegant summer kitchen for alfresco dining and spacious gardens, you will not want to leave. You likewise won’t be disappointed by…
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An amazing medieval Italian inspired Gothic villa In …. Arizona?
I have featured a couple of properties from Scottsdale, Arizona, each of them stunning of course and normally oozing with rustic chic. Well this is certainly not rustic, you will certainly say it’s completely over the top and yet it is somehow warm and endearing. This Medieval Masterpiece Italian Inspired Gothic Villa has an arch entry which was inspired by St. Patrick’s Cathedral. You can’t help but be intrigued by the Hand carved gargoyles, over-sized sconces, and the secret door. This property has dream home luxuries such as a bar, underground wine cellar, art gallery, Roman-style bathroom, guest house, outdoor shower, swimming pool with grotto and so much more. Be prepared…
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How to design the perfect modern house for a historic setting The creation of Overton Court, Bristol.
Guest Post by Richenda Oldham, editor of Property News magazine It is not often that a solitary stone wall can dictate the style of an entire new homes development, but that is exactly what has happened at Overton Court, a unique collection of six modern houses at Bracken Hill, in Leigh Woods near Bristol. But then Bracken Hill is rather special. Because the wall in question encloses not just a handsome Victorian House with all its trimmings – coach house, stables and chauffeur’s lodge – but also the remains of a fabulous five-acre garden, which just happens to be listed. The history of the gardens is a fascinating story in…
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Georgian manor house standing in magnificently landscaped grounds
Low Street, Collingham, Newark South Collingham Manor is a fine Grade II listed Georgian manor house standing in magnificently landscaped grounds of around 5 acres, in a peaceful location with views of open countryside to the rear. The property has been sympathetically restored by the current owners retaining much of the original character of the building and enhanced with quality bathrooms and a bespoke kitchen with a Rutland conservatory off. The original Messinger orangery on the front of the property has been fully restored. The main reception rooms each have impressive marble fireplaces and there is a combination of oak and pine boarded flooring, parquet flooring and stone and tiled…
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The stunning staircase is the start of the beauty in this newly built mansion
Coombe Park, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, UK An exemplary newly built mansion on Surrey’s nearest prime private gated estate to Central London, offering an amazing 12,000 sq ft (1,115m sq) of accommodation with an incredible level of luxury and state of the art technology comprising: • Impressive entrance hall • Reception room • Lounge • Dining room • Kitchen/dining room/family room • Cloakroom • Indoor pool (9m long x 4m wide) • Gym & dressing room • Utility room • Master bedroom with lounge area, dressing room, en-suite bathroom & roof terrace • 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (2 with dressing rooms) • Study/prayer room • 2 further bedrooms/games…
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A beautiful Palladian house that was designed to impress
Warren House was once owned by 2 very famous musicians, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and after that it was A. Nelhams-Wright (Adam Faith). It is said to have been featured in a Led Zepplin concert film in 1976. Previously it was owned by Countess Castle-Stewart, Brigadier Roberts, and Pateras (Greek ship owner). This beautiful Grade II Listed Georgian Palladian house dates in the main part from the 18th century with later additions and dominates the surrounding countryside, being in a truly remarkable position, over looking its own gardens and grounds to the Ashdown Forest beyond. The house was designed to impress both inside and out, the room sizes…
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Amidst the sounds of the babbling brook, Brook Mill is bursting with character
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