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Jonathan BramwellGoing underground: the future of the country house? An English country house is often a chance to “pull on the metaphorical tweeds”, as Nick Mead of The Buying Solution puts it. “Owners leave the bling and high-tech gadgets to their London townhouse and, in the country, opt for lifestyle statements such as slouchy sofas, roaring fires…
Read more Jonathan BramwellGearing up for a road revolution. Putters have given way to wheels, plus-fours to Lycra. As golf club membership in Britain dwindles, our passion for two wheels knows no bounds, with two million people now cycling once a week. Where once the middle-age aspiration was to overlook the fairway, now it’s all about being near…
Read more Jonathan BramwellThe secret estate agents. A shadowy new world of hush hush home sales could save you a small fortune. Most homeowners rely on an estate agent to buy or sell a property, but now many seeking privacy are turning to a new kind of ultra-discreet professional, says Marc Shoffman at the Mail on Sunday. Read…
Read more Jonathan BramwellThe new kings of the wrecking ball. In many of today’s sought-after addresses, as soon as the Sold signs come down it’s not the buyers who move in: it’s the builders or the bulldozers, says Zoe Dare Hall at the Telegraph Luxury. Read the full article for Nick Mead‘s comments: The new kings of the wrecking…
Read more Jonathan BramwellSafe as Houses. As buyers look to protect the value of their investment in uncertain times, Carla Passino at Country Life Magazine finds the most resilient locations in the English countryside. Read the full article for Katherine Watters, Bobby Hall and Claire Owen‘s comments: Safe as Houses
Read more Jonathan BramwellThe top 20 areas to buy a home within 60 minutes of the capital. Many towns and villages within an hour of London offer commuters a great escape, an enviable choice of homes and top schools. Ruth Bloomfield at the Evening Standard takes a look at the pros and cons of moving to 20 of the…
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Bobby HallHampshire is a good choice for equestrian property buyers due to the natural topography, stunning downland and rolling countryside. This rural landscape particularly lends itself to equestrian pursuits such as hunting, polo and the various Pony Clubs in the region. The county is home to the Hackwood Point to Point course which hosts various meetings…
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