Lofty ambitions

Many buyers overlook Sixties properties but, as one Liverpool couple discovered, their clean lines and generous proportions offer the perfect opportunity to add character and create a welcoming family home

Owning a piece of Britain’s built heritage is a privilege, but to do so without having to navigate listed-building controls can be an attractive prospect. Arabella Youens finds properties that have slipped below the radar

Experience and attention to detail really paid off when a couple of serial renovators bought a neglected period home in London, bringing it back to its best with luxe finishes, harmonious colour schemes – and one or two brilliant bargains

WELL-WORN, FADED AND IMPERFECT. GO BACK IN TIME TO FURNISH YOUR HOME WITH PIECES THAT TELL A STORY, SAYS TALLULAH RUSHAYA

In a hidden Devonshire vale, this richly layered farmhouse tells a story of family, art and a lifelong love of the countryside

When Kimberley and Bryn Hames-Evans viewed this 1930s semi-detached property, they felt like they were stepping back in time. ‘With dodgy plumbing and dated decor, the house was crying out for a full