When Kari Young is preparing her Victorian home for Christmas, she is often stopped in her tracks by the enchanting sight of the traditionally decorated tree in her inviting drawing room. ‘To me, the view through from our hallway, featuring the beautiful staircase with its ornate spindles, restored cornicing, and lovely double doors, epitomises Christmas in our home,’ says Kari.
Back in 2008, when she and her husband, Jeff, first viewed the house, it was a far cry from the elegant property that the
