Old English Homes - Clayton Hall
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Old English Homes: Clayton Hall

Built in the 15th century on the site of a 12th century home, Clayton Hall has thoroughly historic pedigree with a number of illustrious families owning the moated property over the years, such as the Byrons, the Chethams and a visit from Cromwell. With many of its historic features still intact, Clayton Hall is a …

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MyOldPub English Period Property
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MyOldPub’s Period Cottage

Focusing on history-rich interiors, the popular instagram channel MyOldPub is a treasure trove of inspiring and calming period cottage decor from Kate’s beautiful 16th century former inn in Hertfordshire. From rustic wood beams to roaring open fires here’s a look at Myoldpub‘s stunning period cottage:

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Inside Clarence House, Prince Charles’ Home

To mark the heir apparent’s 70th birthday, and thus the longest-serving regent-in-waiting, Google streetview offered a tour inside Clarence House, Prince Charles’ Home in London. Though visitors can view the gardens of Clarence House each year, the interior is usually off-limits to tourists, however, in celebration of the Duke of Cornwall’s 70th-year guests were permitted …

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Amy Fitzgeorge-Balfour's House Decor
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Amy Fitzgeorge-Balfour’s House in East Sussex

Over the years Amy Fitzgeorge-Balfour has been known for her work at Colefax and Fowler, as a florist and a decorative painter, but it is the stunning interiors and renovations of her family home that she has, arguably, become best known for. From eclectic prints to bold colours, Amy Fitzgeorge-Balfour’s House in East Sussex is …

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Victoria Roper-Curzon's London Home
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Victoria Roper-Curzon’s London Home

Having already waxed lyrical about her thatched holiday home, we thought it was time to dedicate a post to children’s wear designer Victoria Roper-Curzon’s London Home. With its maximalist decor and fairytale colour scheme, there doesn’t seem to be a corner of the Acton home that doesn’t feature inspiring design. Here is a closer look:

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add personality to a new build - plants and steps at front door
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10 ways to add personality to a new build

As we’ve seen before, a new build home is no reason to live without the character and aesthetic delights of a period property. With clever additions, you can create a space that has personality and style without requiring structural changes to your house. From creating focal points to harnessing the beauty of nature, there are …

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Ivy and Architecture - Traditional English Pub
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Scene of the Day: Traditional English Pub

If ever there was a plant so intrinsically linked with English architecture, it is ivy. Abundantly green and voracious, ivy can climb and cover walls like no other climber, making it perfect for covering any ugly walls or fences. This traditional English pub in the heat of a village goes all out and shows the …

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Victoria Roper-Curzon Eat Me Drink Me Thatched Cottage
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Victoria Roper-Curzon’s Cottage

Victoria Roper-Curzon is not only co-designer of the children’s clothing range Elfie, but also the owner of an increasingly popular instagram account which follows her and her family, and their gorgeous ‘Mary Poppins style’ holiday home. If you’re looking for some serious decor inspiration here’s a look inside Victoria Roper-Curzon’s Cottage in Hampshire:

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