Author: Diane

Best places to raise a family

Daily Mail news story about the best place in the UK to raise a family

The worst postcodes were not revealed. Miss Moore added: ‘In reality, these might be excellent areas, but they may well just be very expensive and price the average family out of the market.

THE TOP TEN

1.Winkleigh, Devon, EX19

3 bedroom terrace property in the village of Winkleigh only £129950

2.South Petherton, Somerset, TA13

3.Galgate, Lancashire, LA2

4.Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16

5.Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7

6.Shebbear, Devon, EX21

7.Great Ayton, North Yorks, TS9

8.Sutton Coldfield,West Midlands, B74

9.Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24

10.Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7

Hilary Devey selling her home

Hilary devey house for sale5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Guide Price
£2,200,000
Dunstall, Staffordshire
Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey is selling this house as she spends most of her time in London these days.

The splendid southern wing of Rangemore Hall was built for a visit of King Edward VII in 1902. This magnificent addition was commissioned by Lord Burton so the King and his entourage had a separate section of the Hall to accommodate them during their brief stay. The scale and grandeur of the wing is captivating.

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The House Bible by George Clarke



The Home Bible

This stunning book is 400 pages long and packed with amazing projects to drool over. George has appeared on several TV programs now and is a great architect who has rejuvenated houses as part of the TV series The Home Show. His approach is to empty out the property, paint it all white and then draw on the walls the changes he wants to make. Seeing a house empty and all white is just quite amazing. You’ll really enjoy watching them – they’re available on 4onD at the moment too. He spends a night with the families too – so he can see how they use their home currently and how they might find it more useful.

The book focuses on specific projects but explains how to apply the same knowledge, experience, tricks and techniques to reconfigure your own home. His vision as an architect allows him to combine style with practical living space.
I remmeber one episode of the show where they lower a window so you can see out at the marvellous view when sat down relaxed. Simple changes like that can make so much difference to a room and thw way you use it.

If you know someone who loves his TV show then it’s a great present, and if you know someone who is planning some home rennovations then it’s an essential book for them to read before they lift a paintbrush!

North Furzehill Farm

StonesNorth Furzehill Farm BARBROOK, LYNTON, DEVON is a wonderful 4 bedroom house for sale
Guide Price of £895,000 set on Exmoor, North Devon

Sitting Room, Living Room, Kitchen/Diner, Principal Bedroom Suite, 2 Further Bedrooms, Study/Occasional Bedroom, Bathroom. Superb Courtyard of Outbuildings, Water Wheel, 10 Stables, Garaging, Landscaped Gardens, Stream, Ponds, Gorge, Paddocks.

The house is a Grade II Listed period farmhouse of stone and cob construction under a tiled roof. It’s set in 14 acres of beautiful countryside.

The stones are the owner’s creation and are very fun!

I love this one! The cosy rustic interiors with log burners are packed with charm! It has a water wheel too if you were interested in Green technologies this would be great.