A country retreat

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

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

The decision to buy a tired doer-upper was all about the location for one couple and realising they had to knock it down felt like a setback, but now they have a contemporary home that’s as spectacular as the landscape it sits within

The sheer amount of work Rebecca Bethell took on to bring this Edwardian home back from the brink is impressive

There is a certain expectation that comes with traditional English country houses, especially those in the Cotswolds. One anticipates innate charm and rich character to emanate from their very bones.

Coming from a farming family, Karen Attwood knew at first sight that this farmhouse was for her