‘it feels so magical here at christmas’

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

A chance discovery inspired the transformation of this 19th-century farmhouse, resulting in a stunning family home more in touch with the surrounding countryside

REBUILD PROJECT

It has been a long drive, but I need to get as far away from the city as possible. Somewhere near Andover the stupidity of what I’m doing hits me and I pull into a service station, get out of the car

Buying a dilapidated cottage in a bankruptcy sale led Kirstin Eriksson to fulfil her dream of country living and inspired a change of career, too

A former railway cottage in Helmsley has become a peaceful country retreat in tune with its past