The couple were looking for a rural house with character, set in a generous plot of land, and seeing as Elen was keen to move back to her native Ceredigion, this property was ideal ... except that the house needed to be virtually rebuilt from scratch! The walls were buckled, the windows were rotten and the whole house betrayed a lack of care over a number of years. However, as they renovated the house, Rhys and Elen sought to retain the house’s character and external dimesnsions.

Walking into the central hall, the lounge on the right hand side has a traditional, cosy feel, while the kitchen on the left has a more modern outlook. The lounge’s ceiling is low and the stonework on the walls stands out, particularly the curved wall where the television will be located. In contrast, the kitchen is light and airy, and full of modern features, save for the one stone wall which anchors the room.