Comments (0) A period cottage with a pool? What luxury!Debonnaire Cottage offers buyers just this – a heated outdoor pool makes this grade two listed cottage a fantastic home during the summer months, while its open fire and views out across the valley see it transform into a cosy hub during the colder months.Situated on a spacious corner plot in the village of Burton, Debonnaire Cottage is as quintessential as they come.Limestone walls encase versatile accommodation Read more [...]

New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward was the hardest hit in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina devastated the areaBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie bought a home in the French Quarter shortly afterwardsSince then, Pitt has tirelessly worked to rebuild homes for the area's homeless residents, building 109 'futuristic' homesNow the area is full of gorgeous brightly-colored homes designed by some of the great architects 'I get this well of pride' says Pitt about driving through the neighborhoodBy Kiri Blakeley Read more [...]

Almost fifty historic buildings across Londonderry, including St Columb’s Cathedral, the ‘Wee Church on the Walls’ and Carlisle Road Methodist Church, will be throwing their doors open to the public for European Heritage weekend next month (September 12 and 13). The historic Ashbrook House in Ardmore, which is situated on a sixteenth century estate on the outskirts of Londonderry and which once played host to the man who led the Allies during WW2, is also taking part, as is Prehen House, Read more [...]

Comments (0) THERE'S more to be gained from changing your home's windows than you might think – it's not all about style. We round up the benefits.1. Window frames are made using three main materials: wood, uPVC (a material called unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) and metal. You can also get composite frames, which usually feature a wooden core, covered by plastic or aluminium. Wooden windows look great and are often the best choice for period properties, but Read more [...]

Fans can now pre-order the "Animal Crossing" amiibo cards pack from  the Nintendo Store UK. The new goodies are priced at 3.49 euro and will be released on Oct. 2 (Sept. 25 in North America), the same day "Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer" will be rolled out. The cards, which include one special card and two regular ones, will be compatible with the upcoming 3DS game. This title is unlike any game in its series, focusing on decorating villagers' houses to their specifications instead of having Read more [...]

  12 Campbell Road, Millburn is listed for $625,000. There is just one open house in Millburn/Short Hills this Sunday, August 16, 2015. The home is a 2-3 bedroom Colonial with hardwood floors, a mud room, and gas fireplace at 12 Campbell Road — close to downtown Millburn, Midtown Direct train service and the Mall at Short Hills. The house is listed for $625,000. Scroll down to find out more.Support local news! Help support community journalism and The Village Green by subscribing to our Read more [...]

It's a building with a long history – but one which many may overlook as they pass by. Now Huddersfield Railway Station’s water tower is to open its doors to the wider public. It’s one of many buildings in and around Huddersfield that are to open their doors. The Grade I listed tower is thought to have originally been built between 1885 and 1890 to hold 2,345 gallons of water. A spokesman for Heritage Open Days said: “Visitors can see close up the restoration of this 1870s Water Tower, once Read more [...]

Edward Cunningham of Knight Frank is in upbeat mood. ‘All of a sudden, we’re seeing light at the end of the tunnel. The market for country houses valued at £2 million-plus is on the move again, with more viewings, deals being done privately and on the open market, and more stock being offered for sale,’ he reveals. And, although it’s still early days, Mr Cunningham confirms that first reactions to the recent launch of Georgian, Grade II-listed The Little Manor at Lower Woodford, near Read more [...]

Edward Cunningham of Knight Frank is in upbeat mood. ‘All of a sudden, we’re seeing light at the end of the tunnel. The market for country houses valued at £2 million-plus is on the move again, with more viewings, deals being done privately and on the open market, and more stock being offered for sale,’ he reveals. And, although it’s still early days, Mr Cunningham confirms that first reactions to the recent launch of Georgian, Grade II-listed The Little Manor at Lower Woodford, near Read more [...]

The Boiler Shop dates back to the 1860s and formed an "integral part" of the Stephenson Co locomotive works. It hosts the monthly Boiler Shop Steamer event which attracts about 3,000 guests and brings together street food vendors from across the UK. The application seeks to formalise the building's use primarily as an event space, which has successfully been undertaken in the building over the last five years. The associated works then seek to optimise the facilities available to ensure Read more [...]