Don’t be a party pooper: all about the Party Wall Act
This week I’ve been talking to Giles Lewis, an independent Chartered Surveyor based in Salisbury, Wiltshire. We had an enlightening talk about party wall matters. And before you switch off – if you’re planning some work on your home, the next two minutes of reading may well save you a lot of angst and expense. […]
Terrace house in conservation area
The home trend people still love… and why
Usually, home trends come and go, but a style that began around 20 years ago – open plan – shows no sign of abating in 2024. What arrived as a beacon of modernity and functionality is now almost pervasive – an interior style desired by homeowners and on many homebuyers’ shopping lists. It’s easy to […]
The Modern Victorian: breathing new life into period homes for 21st century living
Ah, the charm of Victorian houses – the character, the period features, the ornate cornices and original fireplaces. These period properties beguile us with their individuality and character. But let’s be honest, as much as we adore their vintage charm, living in a Victorian home in 2024 can have its issues. Gone are the days […]
Stunning remodelled riverside home
This home by the river Hamble in Hampshire was a fairly typical 1980s box, which the homeowners were keen to enlarge and transform into something original. They wanted to add an extra storey and, being keen sailors, to make the most of the stunning views out over the river and the harbour beyond. The owners […]
Reconnecting a four storey townhouse with the garden (scroll down for video)
Fabulous town house with mezzanine
Stunning four-storey townhouse with views
Victorian garden room extension
[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] Victorian Garden Room Extension Bi-fold doors and two skylights make this a bright and inviting space that flows through house to garden, updating this Victorian house for modern living. [/column] [column grid=”2″ span=”1″]
South Downs home transformation
