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A century ago, it was the Roaring Twenties; a time of social highlife and surging economy. 2020 may have started on the contrary, but that shouldn't stop us from aspiring. Our inaugural property arrivals for the decade couldn't be more apt for when the travel ban has been lifted; one an award-winning sci-fi inspired retreat, the other a romantic country home with a spa bath big enough to swim in. 2020: less roaring, more restoring perhaps.
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Cadence
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Petworth, sleeps 10
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The 1970’s sci-fi film Stalker was the unlikely inspiration for this playful modern retreat in the South Downs, designed to evoke the ruin of a Roman villa. Filled with modern art and surrounded by poetic scenery, this is the new English country house.
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Atelier Rose
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Leominster, sleeps 12
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Hidden behind topiary pyramids on the banks of the River Arrow, this luxury home in rural Herefordshire flaunts vintage charm in abundance. Ring the old pull-string bell and push open the door to botanical cornicing, four-poster beds and a greenery-filled orangery complete with giant William Holland spa bath.
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Out of office
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As the nation holes up and many work from home, now is the time to put a little thought into your workspace. Experts claim a cleverly designed home office could improve productivity, so take inspiration from these stylish study areas and allow your creativity to soar.
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