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What makes the perfect Christmas country house?

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It's at this time of year that our homes can reveal their shortcomings: ceilings too low for a decent-sized tree, dining room too small to seat everyone – and how are we going to prepare Christmas lunch for 12 in that tiny kitchen?

It's too late now of course, but it's something to think about next time you move. Here are the festive requirements that should be top of the list.