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edfordshire in the South Midlands is arguably one of England’s least discovered counties, encompassing the beautiful chalk downs of the Chiltern Hills and the River Great Ouse. The golden-stone village of Turvey could easily be in the Cotswolds, with its pretty village shop and tawny-spired church. Imposing gates lead to Turvey House – the magnificent family home of Charlie and Grace Hanbury. The young couple, along with their three children, Albie, 11, Tom, nine and Rose, six, have created a house ringing with laughter and warmth despite its daunting demeanour at first

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