Plus: how to bring New York pizzazz to London and the art of light packing
 |  | | Finding the perfect home for your family to grow in requires consideration of so many key factors, it can feel like the simplest thing to do is consult a crystal ball.
Put away the magic: we’ve got new research by Savills, exclusive to The Telegraph, that reveals the 25 best places in urban and rural England, Wales and Scotland to buy a family home based on a complex system of metrics: proximity to outstanding schools (Ofsted rating), nurseries, leisure facilities, green and outside space, accessibility to a high street, social amenities, healthcare and of course affordability, along with a look into the local community scene.
Elsewhere, American designer Diane Kordas opens the door to her glamorous Knightsbridge townhouse and one writer tells the emotional story of trekking to Everest Base Camp with her little brother’s ashes on her back.
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Laura, Lifestyle team
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