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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Renovated six-bed hunting lodge which featured on Grand Designs goes up for sale again after failing to attract a buyer... for £100,000 more
A renovated six-bedroom hunting lodge that appeared on TV show Grand Designs has been put on the market again after it failed to sell two years ago. Kemeys Folly, which is set in 24 acres of land, was put up for sale for £1.85m after its stunning renovation featured on the Channel 4 programme. But the Grade II-listed luxury home near Newport, South Wales, failed to attract a buyer and has now been listed for an extra £100,000 two years later. The once derelict property was bought by investment banker Dean Berry and his wife Sarah for £830,000 in October 2005. Grand Designs followed the Welsh couple on their self-build journey as they restored the 18th-century site in 2009. The property was originally a stone built hunting lodge for the Sheriff of Monmouth and sits on a hilltop with views across the Vale of Usk. As well as six bedrooms - of which five have en-suites - the finished £1.95million property now boasts a cinema room and a glass extension. Outside, there are formal gardens, several outbuildings and a detached leisure building that includes an indoor swimming pool. The master bedroom takes up an entire floor of the tower which opens up to its own roof terrace for buyers to enjoy. There is also a 43ft open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area for entertaining guests. Dean and Sarah, who are originally from Wales, began the major work on the property back in 2007. Dean previously said: 'We were very fortunate to be introduced to the property by a family friend. 'It was very clear that this was a unique property and unlike anything I had seen before. 'The wow factor hit me straight away. The opportunity to own a small castle in this part of the world was something I couldn't turn down. 'The chance to be able to build in this location, semi-rural but with great access to the motorway network, and to be able to put a stamp on an area of such natural beauty was amazing. 'Having the folly itself stand proud and be restored is brilliant, but then having the wonderful glass extension that stretches all the way across the ridge is great. The property has good access to transport links, making it appealing to commuters - as it is less than three miles from the M4 The property has a large glass extension that curves out of the side of the restored folly and provides plenty of space for a family 'My favourite part of the property has to be the views. The jewel in the crown has to be the view from the top of the folly. 'You can see nine counties from here. It's one of my favourite places and we've had lots of parties out here.' Number One Real Estate said: 'Enjoying a commanding hill-top setting, this recently renovated wonderful home offers a 43ft open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, and an exceptional master suite with an expansive balcony and terrace. 'There are six bedrooms in all (five of them en-suite) ¬- two further in the original building and three in the single-storey glazed extension. 'Kemeys Folly also offers a cinema room, plus high-speed broadband and an entertainment system throughout the property.' It added: 'Viewing is essential to truly appreciate the design, views and magnificence of this outstanding property.'
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Should We Be Cutting Out Butter To Live Longer Lives? Here's What The Experts Say
You may have noticed some headlines in recent weeks about butter and cheese taking days and even weeks off our lives if they're eaten too often. Now, let me be the first to say, a life without cheese is not one I particularly fancy living and restricting — or entirely cutting out — food is something that you should discuss with your GP, as it's often not advised. However, is there any weight to these stories? Should we start to consider a life without these delicious sources of fat? Well, the most recent stories come from a study published in JAMA which looks at butter and plant based oils intake and mortality. According to the study, higher butter intake was associated with increased total and cancer mortality, while higher intake of plant-based oils was associated with lower total, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality. Basically: plant-based oils such as olive oils are much better for your body than saturated fats such as butter. Don't go chucking out the golden goodness in your fridge just yet. Prof Sarah Berry, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, King's College London, said: 'This research is very timely. Social media is currently awash with influencers promoting butter as a health food and claiming that seed oils are deadly. 'This large-scale, long-term study finds the reverse. The authors produce further evidence that seed oil consumption is linked to improved health and that butter – delicious as it is – should only be consumed once in a while.' 'In a sane world, this study would give the butter bros and anti-seed oil brigade pause for thought, but I'm confident that their brand of nutri-nonsense will continue unabated.' Dr Louise Flanagan, Head of Research for the Stroke Association, said: 'This study covered a wider range of plant oils than previous research to find that greater consumption of rapeseed oil, soybean oil or olive oil is associated with an overall lower risk of death. It is positive to see other plant oils being considered in this way as olive oil has been a focus of much research in the past. 'The suggestion to switch from butter to plant oils is achievable for many people. However, it was only olive oil that was associated with a lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease, including stroke. Olive oil is typically more expensive than other oils like rapeseed which means that its potential health benefits could be out of financial reach for some.' However, she does urge that research should be a little more nuanced when we consider people's dietary and budget restrictions: 'The study didn't consider what eating both butter and plant oils means in terms of health risks, which is likely to be what many people naturally do. This is potentially something which could be considered in future studies.' Well, yes. Have you seen olive oil prices lately?! The Only 3 Cooking Oils Mary Berry Says We Need Stop Obsessing Over Protein — Here's What A Gut Health Expert Says Matters Most Apple Cider Vinegar: What Belle Gibson's Story Tells Us About Our Search For Alternative Health
