Property

Hidden Gem
There is a gem nestling in picturesque grounds just outside Langton Green in Kent. Unless you had previously sought out a company that creates beautiful handmade stone garden ornaments, fountains and architectural elements, then you may not even know they exist.

Heaven Sent
Eve Ranger used her creative flair to bring a tired-looking seaside house back to life with a wealth of pretty pastels and muted florals

A Master of his Craft
Mark Padfield and his team thatch a Grade 2 listed cottage in Preston, near Canterbury

Traditional Leaded Lights
Leaded lights are one of the oldest techniques for glazing still in use today. Looked after properly, leaded lights can last hundreds of years, so routine maintenance is essential for preservation.

Don’t blame it on the Moonlight
Our features writer Louise Tomlin talks to the owner and inventor of stone globe lights, Joanna Wallis

Extending a Listed Building – Problem or Opportunity?
Architect Peter King outlines the main approaches to extending a historic building

Simply Divine
Mark Lane, award-winning garden designer and BBC TV presenter, saw the potential in this run down 70s bungalow and seized the opportunity to make it shine again.

Heritage, Hand-made Bricks
The Pluckley Brick Company is committed to reviving the authentic processes of manufacture for both brick and tile.