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5 of Surrey’s prettiest homes under £500k

Tue, 12:35 Rebecca Younger

Jasmine Cottage, Witley, �460,000 on the market with Hamptons International

Properties up to £500,000 are now exempt from Stamp Duty fees, here are some stunning places you can buy right now

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Surrey’s prettiest homes: Coneybury country house in Mogador

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Designed and constructed by Sir Banister Fletcher, Coneybury employs the sensibilities of the Arts and Crafts movement

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new Top video chat apps to stay connected with friends and family during self-isolation

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The top video call apps to keep you connected with your loved ones

There are tons of apps to choose from, and it seems like we use different ones depending on the situation. Here are some of the best video calling apps.

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Behind the scenes at West Horsley Place as renovations near completion

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

One of the less rundown rooms inside West Horsley Place

West Horsley Place has existed as a private home since Saxon times, but when renovations are completed next year it will welcome visitors as a new arts centre for Surrey. Tinx Newton went behind the scenes to report on the progress so far | Photos: Andy Newbold

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Property of the week: a Victorian cottage in Cobham Village

Friday, November 29, 2019 Mark Kebble

A Victorian cottage, end of terrace home available to buy in Cobham Village

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Ad Feature Design ideas and expert advice: 6 tips on how to design a garden room and add value to your property

Friday, July 31, 2020 Abigail Brown

Simon Firullo of Paradisi shares his key things to consider when planning a garden room build. Picture: Paradisi

There is a quiet design revolution taking place in gardens across Surrey. One company which has stepped up to the creative possibilities of an additional room in your garden is Paradisi.

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Tips on how to best grow roses in your garden

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Standard Ballerina roses make a pretty frame to a cottage garden vignette

With their rich variety of colours and heady scent, roses are a quintessential part of any English garden

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Things to do in the garden during self-isolation

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The best activities to keep your family busy and happy

It’s the perfect time to get out in the garden and get some motivation. Here is a roundup of all the fun and relaxing activities you can do in your garden.

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Interiors

At home with Belgravia Gallery’s Anna Hunter and Laura Walford

Thu, 17:25 Zoe Richards

Mother and daughter duo Anna Hunter and Laura Walford run the successful Belgravia
Gallery from its new home in the Surrey Hills Photo: Andy Newbold

The mother and daughter duo were responsible for launching the art work of Nelson Mandela and their Cranleigh gallery used to host George Michael, Elton John and Tina Turner in its secret recording studio

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Ad Feature Design ideas and expert advice: 6 tips on how to design a garden room and add value to your property

Friday, July 31, 2020 Abigail Brown

There is a quiet design revolution taking place in gardens across Surrey. One company which has stepped up to the creative possibilities of an additional room in your garden is Paradisi.

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Ad Feature 3 reasons to consider using a virtual personal assistant

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Lauren Knight

Your business can benefit from the organisation that a virtual personal assistant can bring. Picture: Getty Images

Discover why you need a virtual personal assistant in your life.

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How to improve your home in a day

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Never more have our homes been our sanctuaries and now a new service from Surrey design duo, Stephenson Wright, promises to help you find your style and transform your interior into a space you’ll truly love. Here they offer five simple tips on how to improve your home in a day | Photo Credit: Abigail Fahey & Darren Chung

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