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Where to go on holiday in March 2023 - Condé Nast Traveller

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Temperature: 19°C high; 13°C low Season: spring Travel time from UK: 2 hours 35 minutes Time difference: GMT +1 Nothing brings a spring to the step quite like the sight of Italy's glorious Amalfi coast. Particularly in March, when its vertiginous twists are bathed in a daily average eight hours of sun. Cliffs plunge into the Tyrrhenian Sea, topped with grand palazzos and smart hotels. Narrow, Roman lanes are stuffed with limoncello stalls flogging the boozy spoils of Sorrento's famous fruit. Its snoozy air and pastel-coloured houses are pure Italian cinema: you might even swear you've seen a young Sophia Loren looking impossibly saucy by the quay. Do as the Italians do and spend the lazy, romantic days enjoying a long aperitivo . Don't miss fresh fritto misto at Marina Grande, the town's old fishing harbour, or Michelin-starred Il Buco in the cellars of an old monastery, where chef Peppe Aversa serves seasonal ingredients under a stone-hewn, vaulted ceiling. Th...

This historic home in Washington mixes old and new in style - Homes & Gardens

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It's one of the most sought after addresses in Washington, DC, and certainly one of the most handsome. Smith Row in the captial's Georgetown district, is a row of six Federal-style townhouses, built in 1815. These picture-perfect homes rarely come up for sale, but recently one did and was immediately snapped up by its current owners.  The property's striking architecture and history alone would make this one of the world's best homes, but factor in its recent top-to-toe renovation, basement excavation and interior design updates and we're talking next level.  The new homeowners called in professionals to ensure they did justice to every inch of their special property, inside and out. Overmyer Achitects, Goldsborough Design Buildand DCA Landscape Architects, worked on the floorplan, construction and landscape design of this major project that took almost three years from planning to completion. Tracy Morris Design came up with the luxurious interior...

Scottish building surveyors target UK market after fire engineering consultancy acquisition - Scottish Construction Now

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Chartered building surveying firm Diamond & Company (Scotland) Limited has acquired fire engineering consultancy S. Brooker & Associates as part of its strategic growth plan. Steve Brooker flanked by Diamond & Co. founders Phil Diamond (left) and Craig Alexander Rattray. The new business will be known as Brooker Diamond Fire Engineering and will be based alongside the successful chartered building surveying practice in Cumbernauld. Diamond & Company (Scotland) is a specialist firm of chartered surveyors providing full building consultancy services across various sectors throughout the built environment. ...

Bingeing on Barndominiums: 5 Rustic Residences for Sale Right Now - Realtor.com News

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Perhaps you should rustle up a barndominium of your very own in 2022. These rustic residences are eminently livable and excellently named—a portmanteau of the words barn and condominium. And they've become red-hot properties on the market. The hybrid housing concept offers both form and function and continues to prove popular with home shoppers. They've also spread beyond their Lone Star State origins, as evident in all the tempting listings on Realtor.com®. Flexible floor plans combine living quarters with a barn or workshop, making them an ideal live/work space. They're also usually set on multiple acres, which makes them perfect for country living. We scoped out barndominium listings from coast to coast and found five up for sale with stylish interiors and stunning surroundings. Have a look! Price: $649,900 Brand-new barndominium: Reclaimed wood details on the exterior? Check. Open-concept living space? Double check. We simply love this modern farmhouse-style inspired r...

Expensive homes on the market in Roanoke | Local News - Roanoke Times

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Unique Colonial Estate overlooking 56 pastoral acres. Breath taking 360-degree views, tons of renovated space, private first floor living suite, 2 renovated kitchens, 4 large fireplaces, 2 large owner suites and renovated baths throughout. Tennis court, barn, pond, whole house generator and all fenced pastures. The house will surprise you with all it has to offer. One owner, custom-built brick home with a new HVAC system and newer roof, updated electrical and plumbing. New Replacement Windows in whole house, easy to clean Tilt-In Windows.Centrally located in the heart of Daleville, VA close to the Daleville Town Center, 1 Mile from the I81 interchange. Close to shopping and restaurants. 15 minutes to Downtown Roanoke and the Roanoke Airport.

Life is good here and we're not going anywhere' - The Irish Times

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The dynamic metropolis on Lake Ontario's northwestern shore offers a colourful mix of outdoor adventure, nightlife and ample opportunities in a software space. "Toronto is a software hub, so there are jobs – even for people without third-level education," says Matthew Baston, who is originally from Knocklyon in Dublin. After completing his Leaving Cert in Terenure College, he followed the well-worn path of the school graduate to New Zealand and Australia, working as he travelled. "It was a rite of passage and I enjoyed my time abroad, knowing it was something I wanted to do again." He returned to a booming Ireland in 2007, choosing to work rather than go to college. "I got a job selling insurance for companies including Insure My Van and, after three years, I took a sales job with Vodaf...

Expensive homes on the market in Flagstaff | Local | azdailysun.com - Arizona Daily Sun

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Situated on nearly half an acre, this 4 bed 2.5 bath, 2,954sqft, single level home, is located in one of the most desired subdivisions in Flagstaff, ''Boulder Point''. Immediately as you enter, you are greeted with an open foyer leading to one of the many spacious living areas. The owners spared no expense when adding NEW Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, NEW baseboards, and NEW carpet and padding throughout. The entire interior & deck, have been freshly painted. Other upgrades include, NEW A/C, NEW door knobs, Nest thermostat, Ring doorbell & flood lights, and a smart lock. Don't miss the untapped potential under the house! Tons of space that could potentially be built-out increasing square footage. Close to NAU, restaurants, shopping, hiking & biking, this home has it all, and is turn-key.

Newly constructed houses you can buy in Southeast Nebraska - Lincoln Journal Star

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