Lofty ambitions

On a golden morning in Penzance, sunlight streams through the Georgian windows of Chapel House, where the scent of freshly baked bread mingles with sea air. Susan Stuart, 67, flips croissants in the k

New owner Emma Dellicompagni’s passion and imagination, along with quirky antique finds and eclectic furnishings, have brought this pretty Cotswolds home back to life

Matt Peover and Naomi Sheldon’s restored 1930s semi is the perfect home for their new family and their collection of vintage furniture

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

Three stellar estates in Wales and Staffordshire show how careful restoration is always worth the effort

Keen to winkle out the character from beneath its glossy surface, this home’s owner set out to revive its period beauty with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, colourful accents and quirky finds