"Directly opposite our house at the time was a white brick house - it was perfect and I fell in love. The family decided to bite the bullet and go for it, purchasing the property for £475,000 in November 2017 and moving in with their son Leo, now seven, and daughter Miller, now six. (Image: Jam Press/@ahouseacrossthestreet)Although it had been well-looked-after, the property was dated and required a full renovation to suit their family's needs. Sarah said: "The house was built in 1878 and had been a family home for a long time. "We didn't embark on this to flip a property and make money - what we want is to create our ideal family home."

Source: Daily Mirror July 10, 2021 06:20 UTC