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PROFILE

THE OWNERS

Rob Compton, a financial adviser, his wife, Karen, a contract manager, daughter Ella and son Max, live here with their springer spaniel, Boris, and working cocker spaniel, Billy

THE PROPERTY

A five-bedroom detached 1970s house in Purton, Swindon

PROJECT COST

£20,000

Having lived in their 1970s family home in Purton for the last 10 years, Rob and Karen Compton decided it was finally time to give their downstairs space a more open and grown-up feel.

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