Pride of place

Buying a property that includes a ruin carries undoubted romance, but there are caveats, reminds Lucy Denton, who advises on the help at hand

A distinguished Grade II-listed home in Dublin has been beautifully restored through a skilled use of exquisite materials, including marble, glass and gilt

A 16th-century dwelling has been sensitively refreshed, resulting in a home brimming with original character, while boasting an easy-to-live-with, modern sensibility

The piece I’d never part with

Rejuvenating this substantial 19th-century property has been a labour of love for Nina and Sam Ward, but they maintain it’s been worth the setbacks and the expense to achieve their forever home

Everingham Park, East Riding of Yorkshire The home of Philip and Helen Guest