We were living in a great little flat right by the beach in Hove but parking was a nightmare and after Siena was born we wanted more space and a private garden,’ says Tori. ‘We couldn’t afford anything this big that was “move in ready” so knew we would need to take on a project.
Our budget was tight but we were in no rush, waiting to find something that we could take our time over. Although originally a three-bed property, this place had the most potential long-term to extend out and up. We moved straight in and although it was really dated, thankfully it was clean and well maintained, so all very liveable.
First feature
The fireplace was the first big job we did, fitting it within two months of moving in, and it was our first big splurge. Coming from a flat, we loved the thought of having a log burner so were excited
