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The grade II*-listed Thorpe Hall was falling to pieces when the last owners took it on – today, it’s a magnificent testament to their hard work, but now they are moving on and selling the entire 85 acre estate. Penny Churchill reports.

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Nick and Liane Pace found their forever home in 2012, just after their third child arrived. “Our goal was to keep the charm and character of an older home, but add some modern amenities and an updated feel,” reveals Liane.

From reimagined floor plans and versatile spaces to the seamless integration of indoor/outdoor living, discover how today's Georgian homes blend classic sophistication with contemporary functionality.

Georgian architecture is characterized by its proportion and balance; simple mathematical ratios were used to determine the height of a window in relation to its width or the shape of a room as a double cube. Houses were increasingly placed in grand landscaped settings, and large houses were generally made wide and relatively shallow, largely to look more impressive from a distance. Here is a list of the most beautiful Georgian style mansions, both historic and modern:

Property for sale in Coates, Gloucestershire from Savills, world leading estate agents. From country estates to city apartments, your ideal property is just a click away.

Our new commission on the Wentworth Estate aims to make a worthy contribution to the estate's astounding architectural legacy.

In the 1770s, when Thomas Chippendale was putting the finishing touch on the furnishings at Harewood House, the Robert Adam-designed estate in Yorkshire represented the height of Georgian chic. The property is again in the design vanguard: now run as a museum and educational charitable trust, its gilded rooms and Capability Brown gardens are currently […]