I was sold on this château as soon as I got to the kitchen photo. The facade is a bit institution-like but with proper landscaping this could be really beautiful when you drive up. And the interior doesn’t seem to need much work. The listing has a very long description that you can read here. But in essence it is 1400 m² on 4.74 ha with 36 rooms, including 13 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. For sale for €1,590,000 via Cabinet Le Nail.  

This four story Victorian home in Oxford had once been a boarding house for a local school. At some point it was converted into a proper home and the layout sorted, and when designer Charlotte Boundy was enlisted to add some design to the interior she created a serene and relaxing home with the prettiest of colours and patterns. The result is brighter, softer and much more welcoming. Photos: Paul Whitbread.

Wood panelling but make it really cool! I think for most of us when you think of wood panelling you think of the horrible orange stuff that was used several decades ago in retro homes. This home might be mid-century but it’s anything but horrible with this gorgeous white oak panelling used throughout that adds an incredible amount of warmth – particularly when used in almost every room. I really love how cocooning this is and not a white wall to be seen! Designed by Nina Freudenberger. Photos: Chris Mottalini.

I could not love Spanish houses more. Give me all the handmade terracotta tiles, the curves joining the walls with the ceiling, the arched doorways & windows (and lots of large windows), fireplaces…..all creates such a warmth and homey feeling. A wonderful sense of calm. Designed by Martha Mulholland. Photos: Shade Degges.

Designer Liz MacPhail saved this bungalow in Austin, Texas (along with Forrm Architects) and turned it into an absolutely charming home filled with character and history, and now modernity, whilst improving the flow and utility of the spaces. And salvaged everything she could along the way. Kudos to those ethos. Photos: Casey Dunn.