Into the wild

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

The decision to buy a tired doer-upper was all about the location for one couple and realising they had to knock it down felt like a setback, but now they have a contemporary home that’s as spectacular as the landscape it sits within

Sophie Rowell gave this Iowa bolthole her signature Côte De Folk treatment

Design duo Ellen ten Hove and Timothy Luhukay were not fazed by reimagining a home that had not been touched in 20 years – their vision really paid off

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

Looking to swap the city for the coast with their young family, Skye O’Neill and Jamie Corner have created a peaceful abode in a delightful seaside town