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The moody new hue
As range cookers become ever more sophisticated, Aga has launched a dark and glamorous new incarnation, finds Eleanor Doughty
Labours of love
Two country houses have flourished under the stewardship of their current owners, whose efforts have turned them into perfect homes
A garden restored
At his home at Westonbirt in Gloucestershire, Robert Stayner Holford created one of the finest gardens of the Victorian era. Following a major restoration, this little-known gem is once again turning heads, finds Natasha Goodfellow
A building back from the brink
A major restoration project promises to restore and reunite not only a magnificent house, but its landscape as well. Marcus Binney reports on the remarkable work undertaken so far
Sleeping beauty
All looks peaceful at Morton Hall, Worcestershire, but key tasks will be tackled in winter to ensure that, come spring, the garden is ready to burst into life, says Tiffany Daneff
Yacón and oca: like potatoes, but not
IN the weeks to come, you may find yourself sitting by the fire with a glass of something relaxing, mulling over a few plant and seed catalogues, anticipating spring. It is one of my favourite winter activities.
In glorious technicolour
Our cathedrals were once filled with colour, argues Simon Jenkins. Isn’t it time we brought it back?
The flying barn door
Once accused of snatching children, but more likely to take a tennis ball, ‘the eagle with the sunlit eye’ is back soaring through our skies thanks to a careful reintroduction programme, discovers Vicky Liddell
Pick of the year
The thrilling discovery of an Old Master drawing forms the centrepiece of London Art Week
A temple to peace
Grand Lodge, London WC2 The Freemasons’ Hal: One of London’s most imposing Art Deco interiors has thrown open its doors to visitors. James Campbell explains the remarkable history of this extraordinary building Photographs by Will Pryce
Life is a highway
From winding mountain passes to broad, salt-washed vistas that make you feel you can fly, Britain was made for taking the scenic route.Annunciata Elwes describes eight glorious roads
Island hopping in the Caribbean
From Antigua to St Vincent, Caribbean countries are known for their pristine beaches, crystalline waters and luxuriant vegetation, but there’s more to them than scenic beauty. Carla Passino discovers some of their perks and quirks, plus superb properties for sale
Crystal Palace
VISITING Hyde Park to look for traces of the Crystal Palace is a fruitless exercise. For a few months in 1851, as the purpose-built venue for the Great Exhibition, the 100ft-high, 1,848ft-long and 408ft-wide structure stood in the area between the Prince of Wales Gate on Kensington Road and Rotten Row.
A shaggy dog story
These big bundles of fur have advertised Dulux and danced with David Bowie, but numbers of old English sheepdogs are plummeting, warns Katy Birchall
Interiors - The designer's room
A large collection of books lines the informal library of Kit Kemp’s Hampshire home
Bonkers bespoke
What to do when you can’t find that perfect luxury item? Design it from scratch, of course, and, with the right help, it’ll be beyond your wildest dreams
Fix up, look sharp
These dream projects need TLC, but are well worth the bother
Snug as a bug in a quilt
If you’re planning to make a patchwork quilt, be sure to stick with tradition, inviting your friends and stitching to the accompaniment of violins and bagpipes
Magic carpets
Going bespoke can be the key to a stylish space
Tailored for success
Benson & Clegg has been making bespoke suits for decades in Mayfair, where it is as much about the experience as the end product
Just give me a sign
Even if no one agrees what a red fingerpost denotes, rural communities still cherish their historic signage
Things that go bump in the castle
A century ago, with a pall of loss and decay hanging over once splendid houses, a haunted history was one way for struggling estate owners to stay connected to a more illustrious past
There's a mouse in the House
As Larry celebrates 10 years as Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, Claire Jackson looks back at the cats of Downing Street–and the prime ministers who have served them
Under Milk Wood
Britain's greatest masterpieces
The Definition Of Slow Food
In the garden
Escape to the country
Mulholland House, Hampstead, London NW3, proves you can create abundance and plenty in the heart of the city, says Tiffany Daneff
Keeper of the architectural flame
The eminent country-house historian celebrates his 90th birthday
Ploughing on
Bleak are the brown hues and pincers of October, the medieval month for sowing seeds, says Amy Jeffs
The comfort of colour
When decorating kitchens, colour is now definitely on the menu, says Arabella Youens
New looks for autumn
The latest paint colours, selected by Amelia Thorpe