Third time lucky, as they say, certainly rings true for Alison Coldridge and her husband Simone, recalling the ups and downs of house hunting. Both their number one and number two choices fell through

NATASHA AND ALAN HAVE TURNED THEIR FAMILY HOME INTO A SANCTUARY THAT CELEBRATES THE PROPERTY’S ANCIENT BONES, WHILE FEELING EFFORTLESSLY MODERN AND STYLISH

WHEN NATALIE AND SAM BOUGHT A PLAIN-JANE TERRACE IN DEAL, THEY KNEW THEY COULD TRANSFORM IT WITH A MODERN EXTENSION AND A PALETTE OF CHEERFUL COLOURS

IT WAS ALWAYS THE PLAN TO ADD MORE COLOUR LATER, BUT NOW LISA CAN’T IMAGINE HER ALL-WHITE BEACH HOUSE ANY OTHER WAY

I moved to Surrey 11 years ago and lived in a renovated Edwardian semi and then in a rural property. But following a split, I didn’t have to compromise any more on style and decor, so went for this 19

Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside