House tours
From chocolate box cottages in the Cotswolds to super-sleek modern homes in the capital, we go behind the front door of houses up and down the country, and find out how the owners and renters created their dream homes, whatever their style and budget
House tours
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You can now rent the Queen's Garden House on Airbnb
The 'heirbnb' is available for short stays (pets are welcome)
By Millie Hurst
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This Cotswolds waterfront second home offers escapism for busy London dwellers
The homeowner's serene and contemporary Cotswolds waterfront home makes for the perfect retreat away from city life
By Millie Hurst
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This London Victorian terrace renovation has everyday family life at its heart
A few small jobs soon escalated into a full-blown renovation for one couple who maximised every inch of space and future-proofed their London home for the long-term
By Millie Hurst
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This magnolia rental has been transformed into an eclectic family home
See how the owners of this three-storey mid-terrace in Yorkshire have banished the beige using dark paint shades, vintage finds and faux greenery
By Stephanie Durrant
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Multiple styles work in harmony in this mid-terrace family home
See how mid-century and Scandi interiors have come together to create an ever-evolving look in this Warwickshire house
By Stephanie Durrant
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Take a look inside this waterfront estate previously owned by ABBA
It's in a prime location on the water – but, Mamma Mia, could this Abba house do with a little work inside
By Amy Hunt
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Take a tour of this colour-filled minimalist London terrace
The owner of this Victorian terrace carefully considered paint colours to provide the perfect backdrop for vintage Danish furniture
By Stephanie Durrant
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By mixing period and modern design, this 1920s home has become a style triumph
A combination of period and modern design with bold colour and pattern are core to the success of this gorgeous family home in Buckinghamshire
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This Victorian cottage has been transformed by a modern angular extension
A double-story extension with larch cladding and oriel windows has brought light and space into this four-bedroom cottage in Market Harborough
By Stephanie Durrant
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Mid-century and Scandi styles have inspired this Edwardian semi
The owners of this semi-detached period property home have extended at the rear to create a practical space over three levels
By Stephanie Durrant
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Sampford Manor, an historic Dartmoor mansion won by Sir Francis Drake in a bet goes on sale for £1.25m
Sampford Manor on edge of Dartmoor is thought to date back to the 800s and was aquired by Elizabethan explorer, Sir Frances in 1581 after he won a £500 bet
By Stephanie Hendries
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Far from the Madding Crowd: Bloxworth House from the 1960s film could be yours for £4m
One lucky buyer will be able to fulfil that 'far from the madding crowd' country dream when they snap up the beautiful Dorset house used in the film adaption of Thomas Hardy's novel
By Caroline Keenan
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Are these the best hotels in Britain? Step inside and find out!
Celebrating the Good Hotel Guide 2016 Cesar Award winners, we delve into this elite collection of boutique hotels, country lodges and regal castles for a closer look
By Heather Young
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Cottage industry: Kirstie Allsopp to rent out her Homemade Home in rural Devon for up to £3,500 a week
When it comes to finding the best place for a beach holiday in the South West, Kirstie Allsopp’s classic country cottage in Devon could be just the thing you need...
By Heather Young
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Art Deco behemoth gets its spark back: a little slice of history for £6m as apartments at Battersea Power Station finally go on sale
More than 20 years since it was decomissioned, London's iconic power station is back in business as potential buyers register their interest to buy homes in the Battersea landmark
By Stephanie Hendries
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Is the Grand Designs water tower cursed? At £2.4m profit, it's certainly no washout
The weird and wonderful water tower conversion featured on Grand Designs last year has had almost £2million knocked off its asking price, prompting speculation that the TV show could be cursed. But is this price drop really the property disaster some critics are making it out to be?
By Rebecca Davies
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Money never sleeps: Leonardo DiCaprio makes nearly £7m profit on his seven-bedroom Malibu beach house
The Wolf of Wall Street star, Leonardo Dicaprio has secured the sale of his Malibu beach house - for £10.4 million! That's a staggering £7m more than he bought it for in 2002
By Stephanie Hendries
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Now THAT'S how to renovate a house!! Russian tycoon, Leonid Blavatnik's London home worth an estimated £200m
What do you do if you're the second richest man in Britain? Why, give your grade II-listed Victorian mansion on Kensington Palace Gardens - London's most expensive street - a thorough revamp, that's what...
By Natalie Wain
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From maisonette to mansion: Liz Hurley’s old pad is up for sale, and it’s a far cry from the grand hall she recently bought with Shane Warne
Once, the poor girl had to hold her togs together with safety pins, but Elizabeth Hurley has come a long way – as the contrast between her former London flat and her new country estate shows
By Heather Young
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Lord Sugar's Apprentice hopefuls enjoy the most luxurious property yet – a London mansion worth a cool £9.7m
They may not be able to think strategically, win pitches, or calculate orders, but this year The Apprentice contestants get to enjoy the life of luxury - until they get fired, that is
By Stephanie Hendries
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Let's spend the night together: fancy a sleepover in Mick Jagger's Glastonbury yurt? It'll cost you a cool £3,000
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is taking glamping to a whole new level at this year's Glastonbury Festival - he's hired himself a luxury yurt that comes with satisfaction guaranteed!
By Stephanie Hendries
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Step inside this Middle Earth Hobbit house, on the market for £200,000
Calling all Lord of the Rings fans! Middle Earth could be closer than you thought...
By Heather Young
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David and Victoria Beckham bid fairwell to 'Beckingham Palace' for a cool £15 million
The stunning Hertfordshire property - dubbed Beckingham Palace - has been snapped up by a new owner following Posh and Becks' decision to up sticks and move to London
By Heather Young
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Rihanna puts LA home on the market for £8.4 million because she's too busy to live there
Pop superstar to sell Pacific Palisades mansion after owning it for just over a year
By Kate Selvaratnam
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Russell Brand buys Laurence Olivier's LA pad for £1.4 million while ex Katy Perry has problems shifting their former marital mansion
The outrageous comedian has shelled out over a million pounds for an extravagant mansion, while Katy Perry struggles to sell their martial home a few miles down the road
By Stephanie Hendries
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A colourful budget renovation has given this terraced home a fresh new look
This family has achieved a top to bottom colourful budget renovation by thinking out of the box with help from their architect
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Stake your claim – Castle Dracula is up for sale
Whether your allegiance lies with Bram Stoker, Anne Rice or Stephenie Meyer, this Transylvanian castle surely has to be the nosferatu devotee's ultimate fantasy home.
By Heather Young