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Taking on the restoration of a run-down Grade II-listed property and transforming it into a character-filled, energy-efficient home was an opportunity Amanda and Warren East couldn’t resist

Don’t let a few cracks send you running in the opposite direction to what could still be a dream renovation project – not all faults spell disaster

Rachel and Liam transformed a dated Victorian terrace into a modern, sustainable home perfectly suited to their lifestyle