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This Scottish Home Gives One Retiree Surreal Waterfront Views
This Scottish Home Gives One Retiree Surreal Waterfront Views
The bar-shaped residence juts out over the North Sea’s rocky shore, creating the effect of hovering above the water.
By Grace Bernard
Steel Elements Bring a Sheen to This 1300s French Townhouse
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