Elements Bigger & better for £425,000

Property style: 20th century semi-detached Property cost: £795,000 Bought: 2015 House size: 230m2 Project cost: £425,000 Project cost per m2: £1,848 Building work took: 18 months Current value: £1,250,000

Judith and Struan Mackenzie consulted an architect to establish what work was going to be involved in transforming this property into their dream home before making an offer to buy. Certain that the project was worthwhile, the couple lived in the house for nine

months to get an idea for what they wanted before changing it. The project saw walls and a chimney stack removed, the loft converted and the heating system completely changed, amongst other things. Discover the details at www.self-build.co.uk/mackenzie