Hello, and welcome to Saxon Stories! 

I’m Laura, and I’m thrilled to have you join me on this exciting journey as we breathe new life into our 1845 late Georgian / early Victorian house in the heart of Dover, Kent.

When we first laid eyes on this five-storey gem in 2022, it was clear that it had been well-loved but also largely untouched for decades. The house had been in the same family for over 100 years, so it was important to us to preserve a sense of history that you could feel in every creaky floorboard and faded wallpaper. 

But with this charm also came the reality of a leaky roof, condemned gas and electrics, and kitchens and bathrooms that had seen better days.

So why not browse through the ups and downs right here – Whether you’re a fellow old-house enthusiast, a lover of interior design, or just curious about what it’s like to take on such an ambitious project, I hope you’ll find something here that inspires you