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Romantic renovation

PERIOD BARN CONVERSION

Anew home can be all about dreams; renovating to create a dream home, or even waiting years to buy one. When Kelly Howlett and her husband, Rob, had the chance to buy the farmhouse round the corner that they’d long admired on their dog walks, they sold everything to get it – including the house they’d built thinking it was their forever home.

Once they had it, they embarked on a two-stage renovation, first turning an ancient barn into a charming annexe for the family to live

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