Bringing a dilapidated barn back to life using sympathetic materials proved a winning move for John and Cat Frankitti

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LOVINGLY RENOVATED BY CLAIRE AND SIMON, THIS YORKSHIRE STONE VILLAGE HOME IS THE PICTURE-PERFECT SETTING TO HOST CELEBRATIONS

Discover the measures taken to radically improve the thermal performance of these existing homes

LOVINGLY RENOVATED BY CLAIRE AND SIMON, THIS YORKSHIRE STONE VILLAGE HOME IS THE PICTURE-PERFECT SETTING TO HOST CELEBRATIONS

Linda Danvin embarked on a year-long task to turn a forgotten Cornish townhouse into a historic gem