'We bought a 1950s time warp on a whim - people doubted it but now it's our forever home'
For some househunters, the idea of buying a modern new build home that's move-in ready with little to no work required is the perfect scenario. But for others, it is the dated, doer-upper properties that they can rip out, renovate and make their own that are much more attractive.
"I'm always on Rightmove and one day I saw this three-bed Edwardian house just around the corner which had so much potential. We've always loved period houses because we find that the rooms are generally bigger and they have a bit more character about them. Despite falling in love with the period property, the process wasn't as straightforward as the couple had hoped.
Ruth and Chris got the keys to their Edwardian house in April 2019 and got stuck into renovating right away - as they had a whole lot of work on their hands. Chris, along with some help from family and friends, has done the majority of renovation work himself which Ruth says has helped to cut costs - but has been stressful at times.
Giving a walkthrough of their home, Ruth explained: "So when you walk through the front door there's the hallway and then the first door on the left is the living room. "I like to get a mix of vintage pieces but put some new, modern things in there as well. I’d say my style is quite colourful generally," she said.
“I'd say we're a great team because Chris is the practical doer and knows the steps behind everything before it's all finished whereas I'm the one who has the initial vision and put together all the styling and colour choices," she said. Talking about their plans for the future, Ruth said: "I think we’ll certainly be here for the foreseeable. I don't think either of us have the energy to do this amount of work for a long time.
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