‘it made sense to house swap!’

After finishing a nine-year renovation of their previous home, Dani and Rob Horton had itchy feet to do it all again. ‘With three children we were also outgrowing the space, so it felt like the perfec

When it was time for Samantha Kelly and her husband Jack to find a new home, top of Samantha’s wishlist was somewhere she could fill with character. ‘We needed more space and, as our previous home was

Rachel Lovell and her husband Alex could see the obvious potential to create a generous kitchen-diner when they moved here. ‘We loved the house but the ground floor needed a total rethink as the kitch

I loved this house from the minute I walked in, and I still love it just as much now. It was light and bright, and I could see all the potential, despite the very green and swirly 1970s decor. It was

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

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