All decked out

Stunning vistas, waterside deck, beautiful balcony – a former bank in a wonderful setting has become an extraordinary retreat

Five years ago, a twist of fate led a couple to their dream seaside property, and now the once-neglected house is a stylish and welcoming family home

A shabby 1950s hut on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex has been reconfigured and redecorated to channel a classic beach cabin vibe

Thoughtful design decisions and a respect for its original features have transformed a run-down east London property into a serene, and very stylish, modern retreat

Originally built in the 1700s, this grey-shingled boathouse has since been carefully converted and recently renovated by designer Gary McBournie

Lindsey and Dave Parker reinvigorated a dated 1980s property, transforming it into a bright and breezy dream home