Real homes

Have a wander through this 400-year-old thatched cottage in the Cornwall countryside

It goes to prove that country cottages can be glam, too

Take a tour of this two-bedroom 1970s terrace in west London, transformed with flea-market finds and foliage

Faced with a bland box, this owner created her dream jungle-style home

Explore this characterful two-bedroom oak-framed new-build in the New Forest

This couple never expected to 
self-build their home, but this oak-framed house perfectly suits their new, down-sized lifestyle

Have a look around this pretty Grade II-listed farmhouse in Herefordshire

Finding a home that ticks all the boxes, 
in their ideal country setting, was a stroke of luck for these homeowners

Be inspired by this fresh and bright Scandi luxe Edwardian semi in Northeast London

These owners remodelled a rundown semi with their children in mind, but didn't let the practicalities of family life compromise their design choices

Step inside this pretty, modern-country five-bed house in Dorset

After a devastating fire damaged this country home, these homeowners set to work refurbishing it all over again

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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!

Take a look around this bold and eclectic four-bed new-build in Bristol

The owner couldn’t deny this
 place’s potential

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

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

Take a look around this creative Scandi-inspired 1970s family home in Oxfordshire

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

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

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!