On the verge of starting this self-build, a late change of design proved to be the making of this Devonian house on a bend

Despite the challenges, Celia and Keith McCarthy turned a 1970s bungalow into a characterful cedar-clad haven

A couple with no DIY experience decided to take on a self-build and now live in a beautiful oak-framed cottage

Architect Alastair Bowden tells Coast how a steep site in North Devon was transformed into a low-energy coastal sanctuary with panoramic sea views

To walk around a midwinter garden on a fine day when everything has shrunk down to its essential elements is like walking around a gallery. You can take your time, see things with fresh eyes and be ch

Robyn and Mike Collins turned a boring 1950s home into the boldest, most exciting house on their street – all for less than £220,000