Located in Harvest Hill in Berkshire, England, the St. John’s House is a luxury new residence that was designed and built by Berkshire-based Alexander James Interiors. It’s a five-bedroom grand country home and has an impressive design. It’s a very beautiful residence, perfect for those looking for something elegant and impressive yet simplistic and classical.

The residence sits on private grounds and can be accessed directly from Harvest Hill. It’s a luxurious property with views of the Winter Hill. It’s situated within 5 miles of the center of Beaconsfield and the entrance is made through a private gated area. The house has a simple and classical exterior design. Still, the façade is imposing also because of the size. As for the interior of the house, the décor is a mix of traditional and modern elements and the result is a balanced space with elegant and sophisticated details.

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When it comes to choosing between owning and renting a place, the majority of people believe that owning is definitely the option you should choose. However, it’s not always the case. For some people, renting is easier and better suits their lifestyle. Of course, each option has its benefits.

Compared to owning a home, renting is easier for multiple reasons. For example, maintenance is no longer your problem and you can always make a call when something goes wrong and you only have to make a monthly payment to cover everything instead of having to take care of several separate bills and fees. Here are several other things to take into consideration:

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Located on Portobello Road, in Notting Hill, Chelsea, West London, this residence features a contemporary design hidden behind a not that impressive façade. The property is organized on three floors and features a very well organized interior. The rooms are well proportionate and the internal structure is functional and practical.The ground floor features a large open plan that includes the kitchen, the dining room and a large living room. It’s an area filled with natural sunlight and very beautifully decorated. It has beautiful and rich wood floor that contrast with the white walls in both color and texture.

The balance is very nice as the walls bring minimalism while the wooden floors add warmth and coziness to the décor. The furniture is modern and also beautifully proportionate and balanced. The colors vary but the color palette is restraint. It includes several gray features combined with pale yellow and dark brown.The textures are also very beautiful and they make the whole décor seem light and airy without the need of compromises. The kitchen features a wraparound breakfast bar with plenty of counter space and beautiful bar stools.

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Located in Melbourne, Australia, this amazing terrace home can be found at the beach end of a tree-lined street in St. Kilda West. It impresses on multiple levels. It has a stunning exterior with lots of history and a wonderful interior, very stylish and very chic. The residence was originally built in 1905 and it still has elements that are reminiscent of the past.

The house has been recently renovated. One of the main goals was to improve its interior design and to allow it to be even more comfortable and inviting. Architecturally-speaking, there are many elements that deserve to be admired. For example, the vaulted ceilings are spectacular and they definitely give character to the interior. Internally, the residence has been organized in a series of formal and informal spaces. It contains three large bedrooms, four bathrooms and a master bath with wonderful marble features, a series of formal and informal living rooms, an internal atrium garden, a laundry room, a kitchen, a wet bar, and a loft studio above the double garage.

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If you love London and you decided to spend more than just your vacation there, then you’ll need an apartment. Finding a nice rental that offers the elegance and comfort of a home is not easy. But there are a few apartments that do exactly that. We found two so far and they are very beautiful. In terms of style and interior décor, they are similar.

The first one is an apartment for those that love luxury. It features a corridor that starts at the entrance, passes the bathroom and then leads to two spacious bedrooms and then to the living area. It also has a wonderful kitchen, fully-equipped with everything you need, with a stylish kitchen island and with large windows that let in lots of natural light.

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