‘Moving the stairs back to their original position helped link the living room to the new kitchen-diner. The two spaces are connected but they’re not completely open-plan, which helps contain noise.’
BUY THE KEY PIECES
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HOME NOTES
WHO LIVES HERE?
Fran Dalziel lives here with her husband Chris, an investment manager, and their children Bertie, seven, Taggie, four, and Clara, two.
THE PROPERTY
A four-bedroom Victorian detached cottage in Market Harborough, to which they have added a two-story rear extension.
THE VALUE
The couple bought the cottage in July 2016 for £630,000.
BEFORE
AFTER
When Fran and Chris Dalziel decided to start a family, it was important for them to find a long-term home. This Victorian cottage was in the perfect location: ‘The village is lovely and there’s a school and a park nearby,’ says Fran. ‘It’s also close to the railway station. It was tired-looking inside but we decided to take a chance on this ugly duckling.
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