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Top tips to help you find a self-build plot

Rating: 3

Web Exclusive

October 25th 2011

Most people who want to build their own home find that the hardest part of the self-build process is finding a suitable site...

Top tips to help you find a self-build plot

Rating: 3

Web Exclusive

October 25th 2011

Most people who want to build their own home find that the hardest part of the self-build process is finding a suitable site...

Business Profile: Energy Smart Solutions

Rating: 2

August 3rd 2011

Established in 2009, Yorkshire based Energy Smart Solutions are specialists in renewable energy solutions

Award winning Grand Designs Live back in Birmingham for the 6th year

Rating: 3

Web Exclusive

July 6th 2011

Design guru and TV broadcaster Kevin McCloud returns to the NEC in Birmingham this October for the 6th year running as host of Grand Designs Live – the inspirational and innovative home improvement, self-build and design show...

Business Profile: TPS Estates

Rating: 2

June 6th 2011

TPS Group – a local family business, established since 1969

Lyme Park - a star location on the border of the Peak District

Rating: 3

April 26th 2011

Mike Smith travels to Lyme Park on the north-west border of the Peak District where he finds lots of exciting new attractions

HOMES24.CO.UK Exciting Features and Tools Grow

Rating: 3

April 8th 2011

Homes24.co.uk, the property channel of Archant, the UK's largest independently owned regional media businesses, and publisher of the Archant Life magazines, has had a strong reaction from users since re-launching last month...

HOMES24.CO.UK Exciting Features and Tools Grow

Rating: 3

April 8th 2011

Homes24.co.uk, the property channel of Archant, the UK's largest independently owned regional media businesses, and publisher of the Archant Life magazines, has had a strong reaction from users since re-launching last month...

homes24.co.uk - relaunched

Rating: 3

March 21st 2011

Derbyshire Life’s parent company Archant, the UK's largest independently owned regional media businesses, has re-launched its property channel homes24.co.uk

The Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale Part One

Rating: 2

February 11th 2011

In the first of two articles Mike Smith looks back with local residents on the history of a Darley Dale centre with a fascinating past and now a vibrant future ...

Christmas at Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire

Rating: 3

December 17th 2010

Robert Innes-Smith has a preview of the openings and tours of this intriguing house over the Christmas period

A Country Escape - Cottage in Wheatcroft, Derbyshire

Rating: 2

June 8th 2010

Alex Carlisle meets a contented couple who've combined their building and design skills to create a beautiful home for themselves and a perfect country getaway for guests

Derby Roundhouse restoration project

Rating: 3

May 26th 2010

An historic part of our railway heritage, the Grade II* listed Roundhouse opened its doors last autumn after an award-winning restoration project. Mike Smith reports.....

Derbyshire Country House: Harthill Hall and Lea Hall

Rating: 2

January 7th 2010

Simon Turton visits Harthill and Lea Hall, two historic county properties that have been given a new lease of life by entrepreneur Nicola Bunting

Fanshawe Gate Hall, Derbyshire at Christmas

Rating: 3

November 23rd 2009

Thousands enjoyed visiting the gardens at Fanshawe Gate, near Holmesfield, this summer. Pat Ashworth returns to find out how the family celebrates Christmas at Fanshawe Gate Hall

Derek Trowell Architects, Wirksworth, Derbyshire

Rating: 3

July 23rd 2009

The exciting projects undertaken by Wirksworth architects Derek Trowell.

The Dumble - A revolutionary house in Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Rating: 2

June 24th 2009

The rotating home being built on the outskirts of Ashbourne.

Chatsworth House & Kedleston House, Derbyshire Open House

Rating: 3

April 23rd 2009

Chatsworth and Kedleston launch a new season with Oscar winning costumes from The Duchess

New development at Castle Hill, Derbyshire

Rating: 3

May 14th 2008

Mike Smith looks around a superb new development on the outskirts of Bakewell.

Other Country Houses: Rose Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Rating: 2

April 14th 2008

A lost suburban villa.