Soak up the country-classic vibe in this 400-year-old, converted grain mill in the Cotswolds
After working and raising a family overseas, these owners felt the call of their rural roots
Real homes
Step inside beautiful real homes from around the world with our house tours. From chocolate box cottages in the Cotswolds to super-sleek modern homes in the capital, we go behind the front door of houses up and down the country, and find out how the owners and renters created their dream homes, whatever their style and budget.
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Credit: Polly Eltes Explore this fresh and airy Grade II-listed, 16th-century cottage in Suffolk
When the owner moved into this centuries-old cottage, her creative touches made a picture-perfect home to share
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Credit: Georgia Burns Take a tour of this fun and vibrant Victorian end-of-terrace in Hampshire
It was dated and had a less-than-ideal layout, but this owner is glad she took a chance on her Victorian fixer-upper
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Credit: David Giles Go through the keyhole to explore this bright, Scandi-style new-build in Southampton
This homeowner embraced the challenge of turning her three-bed new-build into a stylish, Scandi-inspired haven with a boho twist
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Credit: Colin Poole Take a tour around this cool and sophisticated four-bed Edwardian semi in London
The owners of this London semi started their renovation with one black brick wall, loved it, and the idea flew…
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Credit: Polly Eltes Feast your eyes upon this smart 17th century country cottage in Berkshire
A stunning oak-framed addition has transformed a dark and dingy cottage into a light and bright family home
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Credit: David Giles Have a look around this sophisticated modern-meets-traditional three-bed Victorian terrace in London
With no major work required, the owners could get straight to the fun bit – decorating!
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Credit: Georgia Burns Take a look around this bold and eclectic four-bed new-build in Bristol
The owner couldn’t deny this place’s potential
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Credit: Colin Poole Take a tour of this smart, three-bed Victorian terraced home in Hampshire
Thanks to help from friends and family, this makeover was done in a flash
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Image credit: Brent Darby Credit: Brent Darby Be amazed by this stunning modern country home in Buckinghamshire
A new kind of country, the owners have created a stunning modern country home with all the warmth of a traditional rural dwelling
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Image credit: David Giles Credit: David Giles Take a look around this creative Scandi-inspired 1970s family home in Oxfordshire
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Image credit: Colin Poole Credit: Colin Poole Take a tour of this extended contemporary home in Hertfordshire
This family took a boxy, modern brick house, extended it and replanned the internal layout
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Image credit: Polly Eltes Credit: Polly Eltes Have a wander around this five-bedroom 1820s period house with a modern interior
The owners have brought a period house into the 21st-century with a contemporary glass extension and a modern interior
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Image credit: David Giles Credit: David Giles These are your 5 most-loved house tours from 2018 – and they are winners!
It's hard to pick a favourite house tour, but you did, and these are your top 5 real homes of 2018!
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Explore this enchanting timber-framed new build in a Surrey conservation area
Unable to find their forever home, this couple built their own oak-framed cottage, complete with an eclectic interior
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Credit: Colin Poole Be inspired by this Scandi-style Seventies end-of-terrace rental in Middlesbrough
This owner spent time, rather than money, turning an unloved rental into a beautiful, Scandi-inspired family home
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Credit: Colin Poole Step inside this elegant and restful three-bed 1950s semi in Kent
The owner has used a palette of soft neutrals to create a soothing mood that offsets the stresses of daily life
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Credit: Katie Lee Have a look around this scandi-minimalist warehouse apartment in Manchester
A converted cardboard factory presented these owners with a blank canvas
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Image credit: Polly Eltes Credit: Polly Eltes Fall in love with this idyllic weatherboard farmhouse – perfect for a family Christmas
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Credit: Colin Poole Have a look around this country-style Thirties rented cottage in Norfolk
Undaunted by the limitations of renting when it came to personalising their home, this family got creative to give it style…
