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Inside this bright and airy oak-frame self-build that’s fully energy ‘self-sufficient’
By Seán O'Connell published
For experienced self-builders Marian and John Nash, their oak self-build was a long time coming but well worth the wait

‘I’ve halved my energy bills’ – step inside this riverside eco home built with local materials
By Alexandra Pratt published
This spectacular and elegant waterside home is a triumph of design on a complex plot

‘We were bonkers’: Explore this charming Grade II-listed property completely overhauled by its owners
By Alison Wall published
Taking on the restoration of a run-down Grade II-listed property and transforming it into a character-filled, energy-efficient home was an opportunity Amanda and Warren East couldn’t resist

Step inside this beautifully refurbished 1930s London home, where a ‘striking’ kitchen ceiling steals the show
By Caroline Ednie published
After buying a house they had initially written off, David and Magali set about adding a contemporary space to form a stunning family home

‘I love seeing the surprise on people’s faces when they first walk in’ – couple transform small bungalow into a three-storey home with magnificent sea views
By Alexandra Pratt published
Ben and Ruth Prior replaced a coastal bungalow with a contemporary self-build to maximise family living space and views of the Cornish coastline

‘We have future-proofed every part of our house’ – step inside this couple’s oak frame forever home that blends character with contemporary design
By Seán O'Connell published
Knowing this was going to be their lifetime home, Dawn and Graham Hillier put heart and soul into every aspect of their new-build project

'This house has repaid all our renovation efforts' – explore how a 1930s house has been cleverly transformed into a contemporary home packed with energy-saving features
By Seán O'Connell published
When the owners needed more light and space, the solution was a light-filled extension that's brimming with energy-efficient ideas

Reckless move or stroke of genius? Couple bid for a small, damp bungalow at auction, which had already been refused planning permission for a new home
By Debbie Jeffery published
For these novice self-builders, demolishing a semi-detached bungalow to make way for a contemporary detached family home wasn't an easy ride
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