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COUNTRY IDYLL

Journey half a mile down the bumpy track to Claire and Tim’s home, and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve taken the wrong turning.

The unforgiving lane twists and bends on its route to nowhere, and carries on for another half a mile until, suddenly, the welcoming burnt orange rooftops of the farmhouse come into view.

It is truly a hidden gem, nestled between a sheltering dip and windswept hill, with views of open countryside from every window. Yet when Claire and Tim first saw the

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