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PROFILE

THE OWNERS

Katy Orme, an interiors and DIY blog author (apartmentapothecary.com), lives here with partner Jules, and daughter Mimi

THE PROPERTY

A semi-detached 1930s house in south London

Breathing new life into an old property can certainly be satisfying, particularly if it turns a dilapidated house into a stylish family home. When Katy Orme and partner

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