Heather Dixon

Nov 10, 2024 | idealhome.co.uk | Heather Dixon |Rachel Crow

A shared love of stone buildings and a passion for the countryside were enough to convince one couple that the dark and dingy cottage they so reluctantly viewed was, in fact, a dream family home in the making. They have spent six years renovating and reinstating the original character of this former weaver’s cottage near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. The cottage sits in a terrace which overlooks open countryside beyond.

Dec 1, 2023 | homebuilding.co.uk | Heather Dixon

Although neither Amanda Goddard or her husband Eric had renovated a house before, they knew that the semi-detached property in Amanda's favourite part of Littleover village would need updating and extending to achieve the light, open living spaces they dreamed of. "We are both from the village and have always loved the area," says Amanda. "This was only the third property we'd looked at, and the location was perfect, but it needed a lot of work.