The best of both worlds: new builds take a historic turn August 20, 2009 EVERYONE from Kate Moss to Kylie Minogue to Roman Abramovich has one. Leonardo DiCaprio wants one. That’s because nothing says “I’ve made it” quite like a British country pile, preferably one with stables, guest cottages, tennis courts, carriage houses and swimming pools. Nowadays, if you don’t want the hassle of maintaining an old house, there [...]
Bag a bargain and get some late summer holiday action August 16, 2009 THAILANDAnantara, on the north of the island of Mai Khao Beach, is wonderfully tucked away from the main tourist areas of Phuket and Kuoni is now offering seven nights for the price of five, a saving of £366 per person. Each of the 82 villas comes with its own 33 square metre pool, set either [...]
FOCUS ON: BRENTWOOD, ESSEX July 30, 2009 THE GALLERIES, WARLEYPrice: From £285,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. This unusual conversion of a derelict Grade II-listed Victorian hospital offers buyers high quality properties within a period setting, which have been developed in keeping with the style of the property. Set on the outskirts of Brentwood, the nearby mainline station has direct services into London [...]
Studio flats mean convenience and access to Zone 1 July 30, 2009 A COUPLE of decades ago it was common enough for City executives to keep a small flat in London to stay in during the week, returning to their family homes in the country at weekends. The heyday of the pied a terre may have passed thanks to improved commuting links and the soaring costs of [...]
How to turn your home into an eco friendly palace July 23, 2009 FINDING ways to make your home kinder to the overtaxed enironment has become an enormous topic since it grew so close to our hearts. These days, it’s not even about simply doing your bit for the earth’s atmosphere – it’s about looking like a caring citizen of the modern world. To be found keeping extra [...]
Swing of Hilfenhaus to help Aussies keep unbeaten Lord’s run July 14, 2009 Despite England having fought hard for the draw on a hugely entertaining last day in Cardiff, there are few who would argue that they were not fortunate to emerge with their series record unscathed. The psychological damage however will have been a little more painful, as the Three Lions clung on to the Aussie coat [...]
Swing of Hilfenhaus to help Aussies keep unbeaten Lord’s run July 14, 2009 Despite England having fought hard for the draw on a hugely entertaining last day in Cardiff, there are few who would argue that they were not fortunate to emerge with their series record unscathed. The psychological damage however will have been a little more painful, as the Three Lions clung on to the Aussie coat [...]
Beyond Tokyo Japan offers tranquility, history and cute monkeys July 12, 2009 KYOTOWhen America was at war with Japan, it left Kyoto off of its list of air raid targets. Even as an enemy, the US realised that it would be inhuman to destroy the city, with its countless temples and winding streets that drip with history, some of it dating back to the Eighth century. Having [...]
Beyond Tokyo Japan offers tranquility, history and cute monkeys July 12, 2009 KYOTOWhen America was at war with Japan, it left Kyoto off of its list of air raid targets. Even as an enemy, the US realised that it would be inhuman to destroy the city, with its countless temples and winding streets that drip with history, some of it dating back to the Eighth century. Having [...]
Vaughan: I didn’t merit an Ashes call June 30, 2009 MICHAEL VAUGHAN, England’s most successful Test captain of all time, admitted he did not deserve to be selected for this year’s Ashes, after confirming his retirement from the game yesterday. The Yorkshire batsman, who led the country to glory against Australia in 2005, had pinned his hopes on earning a recall to the side in [...]