Welcome to our home

Ellen and James Newton, both legal professionals, live here with their children, Olivia, 16, Betsy, 14, and Zeke, 12.

THE PROPERTY

A six-bedroom

Victorian property (built 1899) in south London.

VALUE

Bought in 2014 for

£1.6 million; now worth more than £2 million.

WHAT IT COST

Contractor and materials… .... £280,000 Kitchen, utility and boot room, including carpentry and appliances ...... £150,000 Structural steel work ................. £40,000 Electrics ........... £35,000 Glazing ............. £25,000 Flooring ............ £15,000 TOTAL ........... £545,000

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