Homebuilding & Renovating

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Upside-down living

Designed and built by Facit Homes, this modern home in south London was designed as a forever home that could accommodate the owners as they transition to retirement. Spread across an area of 220m2, the floorplan has been arranged in an upside-down layout.

The upper level features the guest bedroom, home office and large studio, as one of the owners is a printmaker. Most of the living spaces, including a roomy kitchen diner, lounge and master bedroom with an en suite, are on the ground floor. The idea behind the layout

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