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From Tuscan villas to Rio beachfronts, relax among nature with a space that brings the outdoors in
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After reviving lifeless soil, like Vita Sackville-West, the pair created different outdoor ‘rooms’ for themed planting
The exclusive London area is trying to attract a new demographic and correspondingly trendy shops and restaurants
From an elegant villa in Barbados to a beachfront penthouse with views of Cape Town’s Table Mountain
Rising cost pressures on bigger houses and a dearth of suitable smaller properties are making conditions tough
The owner wanted to preserve as much of the 21-acre rural plot in California as possible by creating a compact, environmentally conscious home
Prime property for sea views, private beaches and cliff-top living
Take a leap into our seasonal special issue with the latest ski resilience rankings of prime resorts, a look back at a master of Alpine Modernism, plus chalet style from chic fireplaces to building your own sauna
Snow-surety is the holy grail for buyers, while ski resorts change business models to meet the challenges of volatile weather
Ski villages south of Grenoble promise plentiful snow, lots of sunshine and lower prices than the northern resorts
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