Cotswolds pioneer

Sue Harragin has a clutch of old black-and-white photographs which, though not in any way exceptional, offer a beguiling glimpse into everyday life at her moorland cottage some 70 years ago. The neat

When Giles Kime and his wife Katie bought a tired and badly extended 17th-century cottage, they set out to revive the old property and create a restful family home full of character

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

has given Alan Dodkins and Suzy Gallina a unique and sustainable home where they can enjoy far-reaching sea views

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

Helen Cartwright’s converted cowshed proved the perfect place to embrace a new outdoor lifestyle and enjoy the wide country vistas from every room