Thoroughly modern mood

Hard work and creativity have seen Emily and Kev Hadley turn a dilapidated house in South Devon into a fresh and inspiring home

- STEPHANE DURRANT

Dining area

Soft blues, yellows and natural textures make the dining area inviting. Long panelling at one end of the room makes the low ceiling appear taller than it really is.

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Welcome to my home

Primary school teacher Emily Hadley lives here with her husband Kev, a design technology teacher, and their children, Finn, 14, and Florence, 12.

THE PROPERTY A five-bed Edwardian semi-detached house in Torbay, Devon.

VALUE Bought in 2015 for £325k; current value £550,000.

“It’s been a real labour of love, but we now have a welcoming family home, and are proud that our vision has turned into a wonderful reality

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