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    CHOOSING YOUR COUNTRY HOUSE

    May 05, 2021 4 minutes

    Homes with ‘character’, that are ‘light and airy’ and which offer ‘peace and quiet’ are frequent aspirations, but these can be interpreted in numerous ways. Sometimes it’s easier to begin with a list of what you think you don’t want, such as low ceilings or a renovation project. This ruthless interrogation of what doesn’t appeal is not scientific, but it is a starting point from which your house hunt can begin. Homes with ‘character’ are top of everybody’s list – I have yet to meet anyone who hasn’t sought it – but it’s often in the eye of the beholder. It is possible

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