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An extraordinary house in the Chilterns designed by Richard Parr to meet a challenging brief
Having worked previously on their London house, Richard Parr embraced the design of this house with fresh ideas and sensitive solutions to create a place of retreat and restoration on an unpromising plot of land
By Virginia ClarkPhotography by Paul Massey
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An impressive period-style new build with all the charm of an Italian villa
The interiors of this south London house utterly belie its recent construction, thanks to the detailed approach of both architect Craig Hamilton and interior designer Guy Goodfellow, who have made the 10-year-old newbuild feel grand and imposing - as though it has stood for centuries.
By Liz ElliotPhotography by Christopher Horwood
Country
From the archive: a spectacular New Zealand hill station with English country house interiors
Mount Algidus Station, a storied property set amid the wild grandeur of New Zealand’s South Island, has been listed with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, and is expected to become one of the region’s most significant sales at over $50 million
By Susan Crewe
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An elegant Georgian-style house infused with the soul of an historic lakeside town in Ontario
Taking cues from the historic town of Old Oakville, Rhiannon and Travis Hageman have designed a new build with a charm beyond its years
By Aida Amoako
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A farmhouse perched on the heights of Exmoor with elegant interiors by Charles O'Connor
Finding that their Exmoor farmhouse was beset by rot, Charles O’Connor and Edward Greenall decided to start over, using salvaged materials and timber from the estate to create this charming newbuild, which feels as though it has stood for centuries
By Elfreda PownallPhotography by Simon Upton
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An unusual leaf-shaped house hidden away in the Cotswold countryside
From the large windows that connect indoors and out to living roofs that blend with the surrounding fields, architect Alex Michaelis has designed Leaf House in Gloucestershire to be at one with its wooded landscape
By Grace McCloudPhotography by James McDonald
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An impressive and considered house in New York State layered with a mixture of styles by Steven Gambrel
On an empty plot of rural land in New York State, interior designer Steven Gambrel and his architect collaborators have conjured this elegant newbuild, which feels both contemporary and rich in history, imposing yet comfortable
By Elfreda Pownall
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A former ice-cream factory in Devon transformed into a beautifully crafted house by the owners of Pinch
Not consciously in the market for a new project, the furniture designers Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon nevertheless fell for the possibilities offered by Devon farm buildings once used as an ice-cream factory. The resulting interiors reflect their great passion for detail, materials and craftsmanship
By Malaika Byng
Cornish houses
A coastal house in Cornwall with pure, light-filled interiors by Maron Lichtig
Making the most of a series of delays, interior designer Marion Lichtig has collaborated with the owners of this newbuild near Padstow to create a coastal retreat with an established feel, thanks to a blend of vintage textiles and decorative antiques
By Hatta Byng
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Comedian Seth Meyers' charming barn on Martha's Vineyard by American design firm Ashe Leandro
Creating a newbuild with soul can be a challenge, but thanks to American design firm Ashe Leandro this barn-like home on Martha's Vineyard belonging to comedian Seth Meyers has it in spades, combining a quiet palette with a well-chosen mix of reclaimed materials
By Elizabeth Metcalfe
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Veere Grenney combines classic and modern elements in a light-filled newbuild apartment
A light-filled newbuild apartment in Tel Aviv offered Veere Grenney and Natasha Greig the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of space and their talent for blending the tailored with the relaxed and for combining modern and classic elements, in a decade-long project
By David NichollsPhotography by Christopher Horwood
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A New England barn with a refined approach to rustic design
It was a case of right place, right time for Mike and Becky Goss when the barn next to their 19th-century Connecticut farmhouse came up for sale. This plot offered an opportunity to commission a newbuild, providing the extra space that they needed and allowing them to embrace a more modern aesthetic.
By Anne HardyPhotography by Dean Hearne
Country
An artist's Scottish borders newbuild house filled with grace and charm
Building a new house in the Scottish Borders enabled artist Sue Phipps to capture the best light for painting, and add character with architectural details and her curiosities
By Nonie Niesewand
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An effortlessly layered seaside house by Isabella Worsley
Working alongside Martin Taylor Architects, interior designer Isabella Worsley has created a warm and welcoming family house from scratch.
By Arabella Bowes
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From the archive: a perfect English country house brought to life by a dream team of architects and designers
Mixing classical symmetry and vernacular charm, this newbuild country house is a triumph of teamwork, with architects and designers collaborating to create the owners' perfect home
By Ros Byam Shaw
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A once bare London flat filled with colour and texture by Sarah Vanrenen
Mixing bold colour with collected antiques was a winning formula for Sarah Vanrenen when it came to breathing life and soul into this new build flat
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
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An asbestos-ridden former engineering factory in Stoke Newington becomes a striking newbuild
When artist Rana Begum stumbled on her now house, it was a wreck in need of demolishing. Now, a striking, light-filled house stands in its place
By Fiona McKenzie JohnstonPhotography by Dean Hearne
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Henriette von Stockhausen creates elegant harmony in a grand country house
Building this house in the Home Counties was relatively a painless affair, but when it came to decorating and furnishing, it took some finesse from interior designer Henriette von Stockhausen to combine disparate elements to harmonious effect.
By Ros Byam Shaw
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A quietly elegant Atlanta house by the classical architect Stan Dixon
In an extract from his book ‘HOME: Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon’, the American architect talks us through his design for a newbuild Atlanta house, inspired by historic European farm buildings, and with beautifully understated interiors by Carolyn Malone
By Stan Dixon
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A characterful and elegant house by McLean Quinlan that sits lightly in its rural setting
With a brief to utilise modern sustainable practices while referencing the local vernacular, the creators of this newbuild in Surrey focused on organic materials, energy efficiency and a design that would promote health and wellbeing
By Dominic Bradbury