Derided by the young, scoffed at by architects and used by comedians to raise a laugh; the bungalow has endured years of abuse despite promising beginnings as a chic but affordable ‘country home’.
The bungalow concept, imported in the late 19th century from India by ex-colonialists seeking an alternative to the drab brick of industrialised Blighty, [...]

We’re starting to feel the festive vibe here at Winging It, with visions of mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas presents popping into our heads on a regular basis.
So, with thoughts of cosy nights spent roasting chestnuts by an open fire occupying our dreams – if not quite our realities – there was one red [...]

This week we’re seriously smitten by this gorgeous loft-style conversion of an old bookbindery in north London.
Why?  Well, it probably has something to do with the large open-plan living spaces; the acres of timber flooring; the spiral staircase; the iron stove; the original brickwork; and the fantastic roof terrace at the top.

The Property: Grade II listed Methodist chapel with attached Sunday school.
The Place: Brentor, Tavistock, Devon
The Price: £150,000 Guide
(Click on pics for more images & property description.)

The Pain: It’s listed and there are a few restrictions here that won’t suit everyone. The chapel must be kept as an office or for light industrial use while the [...]

Water, water everywhere… Nope, not a blog on famous poems, simply a comment on the recent weather that’s been wreaking havoc on the British Isles.
However, the almost constant rain of the last few weeks has determined our property type this week: watermills.
A popular conversion choice, these properties are ideal for anyone who’s ever wanted to [...]

For a home with the wow factor, it’s hard to beat a bespoke architect designed property.
We’ve found some fantastic examples from our listings but it’s worth bearing in mind that architects are there for everyone and not just for the grandest of designs.
Indeed, it’s thanks to the popularity of TV personalities like Kevin McCloud and [...]

After last week’s foray into how the other half live in Westminster, we thought we’d return to a more basic form of dwelling; namely the traditional two-up two-down terrace.
This humble house has been the starting off point on the property ladder for many, and it’s easy to see why.Â
They offer more space than your average [...]

Do you live in a house with a top class architectural pedigree?
If so, listen up, because the conservation body that looks after Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater has come up with a crafty way to get the windows replaced: sell the old ones off to architectural relic hunters.
Their website explains that the old windows are [...]

Interesting piece in The Times yesterday about a property that, at 7′7″ wide, may well be the narrowest house in London.
It’s in London SW11 and is owned by singer-songwriter Polly Paulusma – she’s supported Bob Dylan and Coldplay – and comes with an elongated reception room that measures  7′7″ x 42′2″ (Foxtons, Tel: 020 7801 [...]

We like a bit of staircase porn here at Winging It, even if the staircase in question is attached to a property that’s, well, just a few zillion quid beyond our budget.
And when it comes to statement staircases, there aren’t many who can match Eva Jiricna’s sinuous steel and glass creations.
Click pic for full details [...]