A taste of the east

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

NATASHA AND ALAN HAVE TURNED THEIR FAMILY HOME INTO A SANCTUARY THAT CELEBRATES THE PROPERTY’S ANCIENT BONES, WHILE FEELING EFFORTLESSLY MODERN AND STYLISH

Third time lucky, as they say, certainly rings true for Alison Coldridge and her husband Simone, recalling the ups and downs of house hunting. Both their number one and number two choices fell through

Elements of surprise are found everywhere in this village house, which has spirited schemes that feel both classic and completely modern

The minute you walk into Koreen and Charles’ serene home you feel at ease – but getting it to this state was a journey

An Edwardian semi in need of some TLC proved to be the perfect fit for Lucinda Kellaway and her family