Returning to live in Wales was a big lifestyle decision for us,’ says Lara. ‘We were ready to leave London and were looking for our dream home – something that would be a project. The problem was, we just couldn’t find it.
Despite months of searching, only one house was a contender, but there was a reason it had been on the market for five years – it needed a complete overhaul and, sadly, the condition wasn’t reflected in the price.
Face to face
We met the owners, who had raised their four children there. The lady sat me down by the fire and grilled me on everything from my job to where my parents lived – it was clear they would only sell to someone who would really love and restore the house. When they realised we
