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Joao Felix is an interesting case. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, it is hard to shake the feeling that his development may have been better served at a different club than defence-minded Atletico Madrid.

With the Spanish organisation fraying at the seams financially, United could look to test their resolve with a massive bid. Comfortable across the front three or in attacking midfield, Felix has the potential to ascend to the top table of European players, provided he is coached well.

Convincing the 22-year-old to put his Champions League ambitions on hold is a tough sell, though.

2021-22 Appearances - 39Goals - 10Assists - 5Successful pressures (league only) - 38Goals per shot on target (league only) - 0.53Successful dribbles per 90 (league only) - 1.86

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Growing up in Belle Plaine in the 50s and the 60s found the small town having some 2,000 residents. The town had a variety store, drug store, clothing stores, jewelry store, hardware stores, shoe store, appliance repair store, dry cleaner, bakery, barber shops, furniture store, grocery stores, cafes, some five gas stations with one owned by my Mom and Dad along with a bowling alley and more than a few taverns.

All of the above mentioned were owned by families who lived, worked, and went to church and school in Belle Plaine. Today, most of these businesses are gone. The other small-town business for what many considered as important was the local newspaper. In September of last year, after 140 years and four generations of Townsend family ownership, the Belle Plaine Herald published its last weekly edition.

It was recently noted in the Chaska Herald that Editor-in-Chief Mark Olson of Southwest News Media (which runs the Chaska Herald and the Chanhassen Villager, along with four other local papers) was leaving his position for a new employment opportunity. Olson worked with the local papers for 25 years and saw numerous changes, including the move to smaller, scaled-down versions of the weekly editions.

I had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Olson during his years at the Chaska Herald and he will be missed. He carried himself as editor with a journalistic standard that we often times find missing in todays major city newspapers and T.V. channels. He was always approachable and willing to discuss local, state, and national current events. He always led with a smile and had an interest in knowing what you had to say.

For most people growing up in the Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria area, the Herald and Villager were the means by which you learned about the local news, including births, weddings, funerals, graduations and community events, as well as youth and adult sports.

The local papers were often times the primary if not only way to find out what was happening at the municipal and county governmental level. Although times have changed, the Chaska Herald was also the primary communication tool used when the Chaska Park and Recreation started up city run programs for youth football, volleyball, basketball, soccer and girls softball, as well as for the adult softball, basketball, broomball and volleyball leagues back in the late 70s and early 80s.

As director I was charged with leading the process for the building and programming of the Chaska Community Center and the Chaska Curling and Event Center. Neither of these projects would have been successful if not for the Chaska Herald coverage. That which the Herald did was communicate and educate its readers as to what the projects were about, both pros and cons, and how they were envisioned to help build community.

At that time the city of Chaska followed a public involvement process which, when coupled with Chaska Herald news, led to public buy in for these facilities. These simple and basic communication principals led to the successful opening of what are today are nationally recognized recreation facilities.

As communities grow in the future it will be important to recognize that which over the years has helped build the foundation of what these cities are today and what can be done to ensure that many of those small town attributes, including weekly newspapers, can continue to prosper as a valued part of each community.

Thanks, Mark, for all that you have done as editor of the Chanhassen Villager and Chaska Herald in making these communities that you worked in a better place to live and raise children!

Tom Redman is chair of the Bountiful Basket Food Shelf Board.

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Youre traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land called East Hampton, where hydrangeas bloom as big as grapefruit and rose bushes tumble over picket fences. The old shingled house has a signpost up ahead. Your next stop: the Old Money Zone!

Signs of the Old Money Zone: ancient specimen trees that arch over rolling croquet and badminton lawns and inside, restrained good taste. Expect Colefax & Fowler prints on curtains, chairs, and bedclothing, along with scads of antique furniture, and most of all, copious evidence of an educated and moneyed collector.

Indeed, American folk art, majolica, antique hat forms, ironstone, antique bird cages, brass shoes, cranberry glass, and modern and contemporary art were all passions of the late owner of this East Hampton estate, Alice Netter, who passed in July at the age of 87. Gardening was another passion of Netter, as it is easy to see from the photos of the property. According to her obituary in the East Hampton Star, Her gardens were magnificent, only to be outdone by the floral arrangements she created from them, as centerpieces for her dinner parties.

She and her attorney husband bought the Jericho Lane estate in 1977. (Mr. Netter passed away in 2009.) Now, their Shingle Style house, built in 1901, and set on 2.4 acres close to the ocean, in East Hamptons coveted estate section, is available for sale at $17.9 million. Listing agent is James Petrie at Compass.

Anyone looking to channel their new fortune into a stately old-money estate need look no further. The historic house includes a pool and cabana in its lovely park-like grounds. The estate is, in fact, made of two parcels that might possibly be subdivided: 1.3 acres on tony Jericho Lane, plus an additional 1.1-acre vacant parcel that abuts the possibly even tonier Apaquogue Road, site of the legendary Grey Gardens estate.

Sure, the house could use some updates, but its not worth quibbling about since anyone paying $18 million for a house is certainly going to spend even more money on upgrades and customizations. The ground floor of the house includes a spacious formal living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, and a large eat-in kitchen. A huge sun porch includes sliding doors on either end, to take in cool summer breezes, but also offers protection on buggy summer nights. A powder room and a den with a fireplace complete the main level.

The upper floor contains seven bedrooms. Three guest bedrooms have private baths and three more share a hall bathroom give those bedrooms to the summer guests you dont like as much while the primary suite provides a charming sitting room, a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom.

Outside, the gunite pool is surrounded by a large sun deck and a pool house with another half bathroom. In front, the circular drive, motor court and attached two-car garage provide plenty of parking. And of course, all this is just minutes away from the finest beaches in the world.

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Google turns Foster + Partners Selene into the ultimate smart condo

Google has collaborated with FrenchCalifornia, Guillaume Coutheillass design and creative studio, on two model residences at Selene, the newly relaunched 63-story condo tower in midtown Manhattan designed by Foster + Partners. Googles Nest smart home devices are incorporated throughout both units, according to a representative, providing a benchmark for how residents may effortlessly integrate high design with intuitive technology. Addressing security, entertainment, connectivity, and more, the deviceswhich include Nest Wi-Fi, Indoor Nest Cam, Nest Audio, and Nest Hub Gen 2incorporate both voice and gesture controls and come in minimalist color palettes that match the design envisioned by Coutheillass team.

In addition to high-tech offerings, the residences include cultural masterpieces including one-of-a-kind works by artists like Christo, Agnes Martin, and Lisette Model, and collectible furnishings by Marcel Breuer, Hans Wegner, Christophe Delcourt, and Philippe Starck.

Out-of-state moves hit new high

Americans are on the move, according to a new report from Redfin that finds migration in the US is at an all-time high. In July 2022, roughly a third (33.7%) of prospective homebuyers on the property listing site were searching in metro areas outside their own. Thats compared to about a quarter (26%) before the pandemic and 32.6% in the second quarter of 2022.Florida and California were the top picks, with Miami the most-searched region, followed by Sacramento, San Diego, and Tampa.

Redfin agent Jodie Lee reports theres been a steady uptick in relocators from LA and the Bay Area to San Diego since the pandemic made remote work more common. Ive also seen quite a few remote workers move in from places like Seattle and North Carolina, Lee said in a statement, because they like the sunny weather and outdoor activities.

Tampa and Miami had the largest number of prospective homeowners from the New York City metro area. But migration into the sunny states is starting to slow compared to last year, according to the site, as prices rise and inventory shrinks. Las Vegas rounded out the top five metro areas and, in the ninth position, Portland, Maine, landed in the top 10 list for the first time since Redfin began tracking the data in 2017.Its especially popular with Bostonians, the site saysboth those relocating and those purchasing second homes.

The report examined two million Redfin users looking for homes in more than 100 metro areas. Users must have viewed at least 10 homes in the area to be included.

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Most nights and weekends, my brother Aaron, and sister-in-law Alana host friends in their backyard. They have a space thats made for entertaining with a pool, a hot tub and a cabana with a washroom, local beers on tap, seating and a fridge. Not to mention, they have a killer sound system and my brother curates playlists to appeal to guests to set a good vibe.

Though theyre very generous, Ive heard my fair share of horror stories about guests who come over empty-handed, overstay their welcome or never extend a reciprocal invite.

So how do you give good guest, especially if you want to ensure you get invited back?

Dont ever come into my house, Alana joked when I asked her what her top tips are for guests. She said when the idea of a pool came up with Aaron, she said: Either we get a washroom outside or a live-in nanny.

Our washroom is at the front of the house so kids would have to walk all the way through, in their soaking swimsuits, Alana said. Our space outside is very limited but we found a way to put a washroom in, which was great during COVID so people could still come over without walking through the house, and saves me from having to clean up after people.

Another faux pas: those who hint at wanting an invite. Instead she suggests making plans in advance, and its a bonus if you or your kids entertain her young children. One of her favourite guests is my brothers friend Cory, his wife and their 13-year-old twins. Their kids get our kids to play games with them in the pool and they always offer to bring lunch like sushi or order food on an app directly to the backyard, Alana said. Were hosting so were always putting out drinks, but theyll help collect the plates and clean up. She said its nice when people offer to help clean up or get up to help unprompted.

One thing she can do without? Guests who bust out water guns and constantly squirt either the parents sitting at the cabana, or worse the glass and railing leading into her home. Because our pool is salt water it stains, so then I need to Windex all the stuff, Alana said. Overall, she suggests not being too rowdy, and if youre at a pool with your kids and theyre getting hyper or annoying, to step in.

Since my brother is a foodie and loves to prepare meals in his smoker or on his barbecue, its nice when guests bring popsicles, ice cream or order an end of meal treat. My brother-in-law, for example, always orders the whole family McFlurrys or Blizzards from Dairy Queen after we eat, allowing everyone to choose what they want; a total mensch move.

A not-so-cute move? When you tell your host youre going to bring something and then dont. A guest once said she was bringing a couple salads, so I didnt buy the ingredients or plan to make a side dish, then she showed up without it, which put me in an uncomfortable situation, because I would have prepared accordingly otherwise, Alana said. Instead of getting to hang out with her guests, she was in the kitchen stressed out trying to put something together for everyone.

Apart from bringing food, you could bring the host a gift, said Amanda Alvaro, president of Pomp & Circumstance. Some gift ideas she suggests are a trendy floaty for the pool, a set of summery napkins, a pretty outdoor candle or some patio-friendly tumblers.

Alvaro has three children under the age of eight, and is often hosting family friends in the backyard of her Rosedale home. If bringing food, she suggests bringing light finger foods, like fruit skewers or a crudits board with dip, so kids can run out of the pool and just grab it easily. For drinks, she suggests bringing flavoured water, sparkling lemonade, or ready to drink canned cocktails to avoid glass.

Alvaro said she provides all the essentials: towels, sunscreen, food and beverages to stay hydrated in the sun. That said, etiquette expert Lisa Orr said guests shouldnt assume a host will provide everything and should bring their own towels. Giving your host extra laundry after a visit isnt the best way to say thank you for having me, Orr said.

She also said not every event is cannonball friendly, so follow your hosts lead in terms of the vibe of their pool party. And sure, its nice to let the host take care of you, but keep in mind they want to relax too.

Finally, both hosts and Orr agree that guests shouldnt linger and should read the room on when its time to go. If youre invited over for lunch, try not to overstay your welcome in the hopes youll get a dinner invite too! Alana said.

Im not sure how it started, but a hilarious thing she and Aaron do is play the song Closing Time, by Semisonic, when its time for my family to pack up and head out. We definitely get lost in the joy that is their children, the backyard and the whole vibe and often we dont even realize how quick the day has passed. This song is like a not-so-subtle cue to wrap it up and has become a family tradition; we all sing along with the song as we pack up and head out.

If all else fails, and guests dont get the gist that its time to go, Alana says she grabs the last of the towels and plates and simply says: OK, Im going in. When leaving, she suggests making sure youve packed everything up, so youre not co-ordinating with the host how to get your wet bathing suit or towel back a week later.

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An aerial view of Zimmerman's previous home in Great Falls. Photo courtesy of Blue Sky Media.

The $7.9 million home of retired Washington Nationals star Ryan Zimmermana.k.a., Mr. Nationalwent on the market earlier this week, as first reported by Urban Turf.

Listed with Wetherly Barker Hemeon, of TTR Sothebys International Realty, the six-bedroom, 10-bathroom Great Falls estate looks more like a lavish resort than a single-family home. Thats precisely what drew Zimmerman and his wife to the home when they bought it in 2012 for $3.9 million.

Because Ryan is in the public eye all the time, we wanted a little vacation at home and thats what we found, his wife, Heather, told Home & Design in 2016.

Heres a peek inside:Inside, an open-concept floor plan joins together a chefs kitchen, anchored by a marble island, a sun-drenched breakfast nook, and a large family room featuring a gas fireplace. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.The breakfast nook. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.One of the homes living rooms is lined with French doors overlooking the estates terrace, water fountain, and gardens. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.The primary bedroom suite comes with garden views, a gas fireplace, a private patio, as well as a bathroom with two dressing rooms, a walk-in shower, and soaking tub. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.The master bathrooms soaking tub. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.One of the master bedrooms two dressing rooms. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.The homes many resort-style amenities include this game room on the lower level, as well as a gym with steam room, a theater with stadium seating, and a fully-equipped bar and wine cellar. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.Theater with stadium seating. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.The in-home gym with steam room. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.Fully-equipped bar. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.The wine cellar. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.Clearly designed for extravagant entertaining, a pool house and large cabanaequipped with an outdoor bar, kitchen, and seating area with fireplaceaccompany a saltwater infinity pool, hot tub, and koi pond. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.The five-acre property boasts an English Garden, several water features, as well as this two-story playhouse that was included on the TLC show Charmed Playhouses. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.The English garden. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.One of several water features. Photo courtesy of Peter Papoulakos Photography.

Zimmerman played 16 seasons for the Washington Nationals, as a third and first baseman, before announcing his retirement in February. He and his family are trading the 13,000-square-foot Great Falls home for a newly built 20,000-square-foot estate, dubbed as Federal Hill, in McLean.

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4,000 square feet of natural light and clean lines are what youll feel the moment you step into this weeks Dream Home.

The modern design is a fresh architectural alternative to many of the new modern farmhouse homes that are so popular today, said listing agent Jerry Cibulski of CENTURY 21 Albertson Realty.

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This Southold home has a clean design theme throughout the property that can be felt instantly beginning with the soaring two-story living room with a steel and oak staircase, he added.

The space boasts five bedrooms and four bathrooms with ensuite bedrooms on all three levels of the home. And the owners suite is something to talk about with a dramatic catwalk leading into the second-floor suite, 10-foot ceilings, and a private deck.

The homes first floor is open and airy with a thoughtful layout and smart use of the steel windows. This level includes a professional kitchen with a 48 Fisher-Paykel 8-burner range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and custom walnut cabinetry.

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There is also an expansive finished walk-out basement with polished concrete floors and outside, a Gunite pool with light package, retractable cover, and a cabana.

But one of the most incredible features of this home is the rooftop deck with 360-degree water views where you can enjoy nightly stunning sunset views over the Long Island Sound.

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The architectural interest in the design elements, as well as the open space filled with complimentary natural light, make this home utterly unique, said Cibulski.

And wed have to agree.

As far as location, just moments away is access to both Arshamomaque Pond and the Long Island Sound providing unparalleled beach and water sport options.

The property is listed at $3,600,000.

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CHAPPAQUA, NY If the mansion in the newly released movie, Bodies Bodies Bodies looks kind of familiar to you, there's a good reason.

It was once one of the Hudson Valley's most unique Patch Wow Houses, noted for its secret passageway.

While the estate itself is well hidden from the road, ads for the new movie, starring Pete Davidson, Lee Pace, Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha'la Herrold, Rachel Sennott, Chase Sui Wonders and Conner O'Malley, are hard to miss. "When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game turns deadly in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong," according to the producer A24's one-line synopsis of the film.

The Georgian stone manor estate, known as "Rosewood," located at 48 Haights Cross Road, was recently priced at $6.75 million (July 2021) but was de-listed on May 23, of this year. The property, which was built in 2004, is a 20,456 square foot, 6-bedroom/10.5-bathroom house on 86 acres, according to public records. It also has a two-story mahogany library, billiard parlor, wine cellar, media room, gym, sauna, indoor basketball court and chef's kitchen. The secret passageway can be found in the master wing. The estate also has hiking trails, sports courts, a pool, a cabana and a landscaped pergola.

The cabana is where much of the Hollywood misadventure takes place in the film.

Chappaqua was chosen as the filming location for Bodies Bodies Bodies because the exclusive enclave "convincingly reflected the high-income demographics of most of the characters in the story." While location scouting, production designer April Lasky said she found the "empty McMansion-style estate that had been on the market for several years, providing an ideal setting for a Covid-era production that had desolation and constriction in its DNA."

Rather than just using the estate for exterior shots, nearly the entire movie was shot on the property, according to the filmmakers.

"Shooting an entire film in one location presents its own challenges, but there are many pros to it as well, the main one being you get to settle into a space and have more time to think about how you want things to look and feel," said Lasky in an A24 release. "With the power outage being central to the story, the colors and sheens selected for the interiors had to be chosen carefully and tested vigorously against the lighting scheme, which includes flashlights, cell phones, and glowsticks in the blackout scenes."

Director Halina Reijn asked for as much prep time as possible in the disused location because she thought the big group scenes, with their complex character dynamics and volatile freakouts, would be challenging to film. "I asked the actors to learn their lines as if we were rehearsing for a play," said Reijn. "In the end they were wonderful they could do a big, complicated scene in one take."

The house's massive living room became the base for the movie's meticulous rehearsals as well as a place where Reijn and the actors could plan complicated scenes that played out in darkness during the game-play sequences.

"The house gave us ample space to feel out its dimensions which was so liberating," said Stenberg. "Our physical blocking and reactions to each other in motion became an important part of the process in terms of finding each scene."

While the William Pitt Julia B. Fee Sothebys International Realty listing for Rosewood is no longer active, photos from the listing can still be seen here.

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For being the smallest state in the union (by land mass), there sure is a lot to see and do in Rhode Island. Summer is certainly the most ideal time to visit, having been a premier weekend escape for New Yorkers, Bostonians, and New Englanders since the 19th century.

Even before the recent HBO series, there is plenty to indulge that Gilded Age itch or, if youre looking for more modern vibes, the Taylor Swift of the Folklore era with The Last Great American Dynasty.

This is by no means an exhaustive travel guide to visiting everything in and around Rhode Island, but merely a few suggestions to fill up a regular weekend or even a long weekend comprised of a beach day and a few excursions.

The Breakers: Newport is home to some of the most impressive mansions in the United States, many built in styles emulated from the great chateaus and villas of France and Italy. None are more grand than the former summer getaway of the Vanderbilt family. Opt for a guided tour if you can as the onsite tour guides are fonts of knowledge. (The house also served as one of the primary sets for HBOs The Gilded Age.)

Makers Mark Hobbit Houses: When you hear hobbit houses, youre probably scratching your head, thinking those are in New Zealand, where The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed. But these are the only official hobbit houses licensed by New Line Cinema in North America. And theyre the perfect settings for a rustic private dinner, which can be setup with tasting menus paired with both new and rare bottles from the Makers Mark portfolio.

Newport Harbor: Being that this is the original home to the famed Americas Cup sailing race, you cant go to Newport without sailing yourself. While you dont have to (and probably shouldnt) attempt a ride on some of the more modern racing catamarans, you can take a ride on a previous winner from the 1960s with with Americas Cup Charters, for a sail around the bay.

Newport Jaguar Tours: Taking a note from the previous denizens of Newport from the last century, travel around Newport in style. The tour operator has different Jaguars to choose from, including a convertible that can seat two. Being a coastal town popular with tourists in the summer, you might not realize that Newport is quite large. While you can walk a lot of places, you can see much more in the span of two to three hours, all while seated in a luxurious vehicle, while learning about Newports famous (and infamous) former residents.

The Sailing Museum: Among the newer attractions in Newport, the educational non-profit organization is home to the National Sailing Hall of Fame and Americas Cup Hall of Fame in the space once used as the press room for the Americas Cup.

Bowens Wharf: San Francisco has Fishermans Wharf, and Newport has Bowens Wharf. This is a must-visit and unavoidable hub for shops, galleries, cafs, ice cream parlors, and restaurants ideal for both lunch and nightlife.

Sydney Providence: This all-day Australian caf offers some of the best breakfast options in Providence, from healthy to indulgent. Even if youre not an avocado toast person, you should still order it here. Also try the brekkie bowl, with a surprise layer of lemon curd, and one of the specialty iced coffee drinks.

Bellini Providence: Located in The Beatrice hotel, Bellini does simple Italian dishes right, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients, expertly paired with a vast and well-curated wine list. And even if youre not going in for a full meal, definitely get a cocktail at the gorgeous bar and lounge area.

Tha at Dune Cottage: Opened just this year, Tha, which translates to view, offers unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. (And on a clear day you can even see as far as Montauk.)

BarCino: This Italian bistro is a neighborhood favorite in the heart of Newports historic Washington Square, which is often overlooked by tourists and more frequented by locals. Almost everything on the menu here is a winnerbut do not stop by without ordering one of the restaurants signature grilled pizzas.

Cara Restaurant: Tucked away in a small private room at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, this five-star restaurant offers contemporary and creative blind tasting menus based on your dietary preferences, all inspired by local ingredients and European cuisine with special wine pairings. Tasting menu dinners can last two to three hours, and right now, the restaurant only does seatings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. And while the food is everything to write home about, youll also be spoiled by the panoramic views of the beach and the ocean at sunset.

The Roof Deck at The Vanderbilt: Located at the very top of the historic downtown Newport mansion, it is the perfect al fresco spot to watch the sunset and take in sweeping views of the historic city and port. The hotel, now an Auberge property, also has one of the best cocktail bars in the area, including a special gold leaf martini.

The Beatrice Hotel: Just under a year since first openings its doors, The Beatrice is a great choice for any type of travel, from business to pleasure. Try to make a reservation for one of the corner suites out of the 47 rooms onsite, which offer bay windows and lovely views of the financial district. The Beatrice is also well located in the center of the city, near the river and Brown University as well as the arts district, full of options for daytime and nightlife. )

The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences: This is the ultimate luxury getaway in Rhode Island. You could get here by caror by helicopteror even by private jet if youre a member with the club. Accommodations range from plush hotel suites to multi-room townhomes to tiny homes, which might not seem so tiny if youre coming from New York or Boston, but are cozy and fun (especially for kids) nonetheless. (And soon the property plans to open its treehouses, starting this fall.) And while there are plenty of onsite services and amenities (such as a full hair and nail salon, a spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center), the real draw here is everything wondrous about the great outdoors. Among the many activities you can get into include tennis, archery, clay shooting, fishing, and of course, golf on the propertys championship mountain course.

Hammetts Hotel: Run by the same hotel group as The Beatrice, among other properties in New England, Hammetts is one of the best located hotels in Newport, right in the middle of the waterfront area, just a few blocks from Bowens Wharf. The hotel has all the amenities youd need, including a 24-hour gym, coffee service in the lobby in the mornings, and onsite parking with valet service. (Valet service is plentiful in Newport.)

Ocean House: There might be nowhere more iconic in Rhode Island than the pale yellow Victorian mansion than Ocean House on Watch Hill, an affluent coastal area that has a long history as a summer getaway destination for New Englanders but also might become a pilgrimage site for younger travelers in that it was an inspirational site for one of Taylor Swifts albums. Ocean House fits the needs for any traveler, whether you need to work remotely, want to spend time with your family, host a birthday party, or just chill out at a private cabana. And if youre looking for some athletic options, theres a croquet lawn, subterranean squash courts, a full gym, and access to paddle and boogie boards on the ocean. (The hotel is also very pet-friendly, and more than happy to set up your best friend with treats, toys, a ceramic water bowl, and his or her own dining menu, either in your room or at one of the cabanas on the beach.)

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Buying a home is a big investment in your future, so its crucial to choose a neighbourhood that promises to only get better as the years go by.

From award-winning developer Countryside, Beam Park in Rainham and Fresh Wharf in Barking are East Londons brightest new addresses, with everything you need to live life to the full at affordable prices.

With stylish, high spec homes,quick transport connections, fantastic local amenities, and acres of parkland right on the doorstep, these are sustainable communities built to last.

But prospective buyers will need to act fast, as there are only a limited number of apartments with Help to Buy available, and you only have until October this year to reserve a home under the scheme.

Regular buyers and investors should also act quickly to avoid disappointment, with 80% of homes at Fresh Wharf already sold.

Both developments are breathing new life into their local areas, with Beam Park built on the site of Dagenhams famous former Ford factory as part of a massive 1billion regeneration scheme.

Meanwhile, Fresh Wharf will occupy 200,000-square-feet of urban riverside which will feature a music venue, retail space, hotels, and restaurants.

And if that wasnt enough, both are located close to Eastbrook Studios, set to become Londons largest centre of film and television production.

Both sites contain a mix of high spec apartments and family homes designed with modern living in mind.

That means bright, airy interiors, top of the range appliances and luxury flooring throughout as standard, plus fitted wardrobes in all master bedrooms.

Every home has its own private balcony and access to a communal courtyard or podium garden perfect for relaxing in during all that time you save with an extra fast commute!

Of course, with winter coming well soon be spending more time indoors. Due to energy costs being at record highs, theres never been a better time to buy a home where energy saving features are included as standard.

In fact, those who buy a new-build house can see annual savings of 555 equivalent to three weeks of an average mortgage or the cost of a takeaway coffee every working day of the year!

Beam Park, which stretches across two historic East London boroughs, is a brand-new community of 3,000 homes with its own purpose-built public spaces and amenities.

So as not to draw on the resources of the local area, Beam Park will include two new primary schools, a nursery, a gym, shops, a medical centre, a leisure centre, and a multi-faith centre.

The benefits of living close to trees and green space are well documented. More than 40% of the development will be publicly accessible green space, including a seven-acre park at its heart with the River Beam running through it.

And theres plenty more green space nearby, with Beam Valley Country Park and Nature Reserve just across the road.

Beam Park is a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments alongside two, three and four-bedroom family homes, with prices starting from 275,000.

The development is perfect for young professionals looking to take their first step on the property ladder, with a limited number of one-bedroom apartments remaining that have Help to Buy available.

And because not all first-time buyers have the spare funds to furnish their new home, Countryside offers a fantastic home furnishing package worth 2,500.

At Beam Park, you can enjoy the sense of belonging that comes with living in your own self-contained community while also having the excitement of central London only a short distance away.

21 minutes by train from Dagenham Dock to Fenchurch Street

53 minutes to Canary Wharf by bike

2 miles away from Dagenham Heathway Underground (District Line)

Fast and efficient local bus routes

Conveniently close to the A13

Benefitting from 2.7m of investment in local public transport connections

Zip Car hire scheme (all residents receive 1 years free membership and 60 of driving credit)

Situated on the Barking waterfront overlooking the River Roding, Fresh Wharf is an exciting and dynamic new community with a selection of high spec one to three-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom family homes.

Set alongside16,000 square metres of open green spaces, newly created pedestrian walkways and cycle paths,Fresh Wharfs location and superb transport links to London make it ideal for commuters or those simply wanting to live within touching distance of the capital.

Fresh Wharf is about more than just homes, so the development also includes new shops, cafes, parks, a music venue, a hotel, and restaurants. Plus, there are several local schools close by that are ranked Good by Ofsted.

Barking and Dagenham has some of the most affordable house prices in London, and by buying here you can be part of the regeneration success story in the area, which continues to outperform the wider London housing market.

While theres plenty of green space right on the doorstep, theres lots more just a short walk away too.

The River Roding offers plenty of calm riverside walks that extend all the way to the River Thames, while fitness fanatics need look no further than Barking Park, which has football pitches, tennis, basketball and five-a-side courts, a skate park and a large boating lake.

For those simply wanting to relax and watch the world go by, theres also a beautiful community orchard and wildflower meadow.

Barking Station (District, Hammersmith & City + connections to National Rail) is just a 15-minute walk away

Cycle Superhighway 3 is 1.5 miles away and runs from Barking to Lancaster Gate

London City Airport is 21 minutes away by train

Located close to the North Circular

Easy access to the A406, A13 and M25

Your dream Countryside home could be yours with just a 5% deposit thanks to the Governments Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme.

The Help to Buy scheme is a great way for first-time buyers purchasing a new-build home to take that first step onto the property ladder.

There are still a limited number of apartments with Help to Buy available at Beam Park and Fresh Wharf.

The final deadline for homebuyers to reserve a new home with the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme is 6pm on Monday October 31, 2022, and final Help to Buy reservations must be legally complete by March 31, 2023.

The Help to Buy scheme only applies to first-time buyers purchasing a new-build home and includes maximum regional house price caps. You can read more about the scheme on the governments website.

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