The project that successfully captured the imagination of our readers last year in the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2024 was the story of one family’s longheld dream to convert a reservoir building in the Herefordshire countryside into a family home. Scooping the Reader’s Choice Award as well as Best Conversion, it seems you all loved this self-build as much as our judges did. To find out why this project is so special and to see the finished results, turn to page 40 to read the full story of how Rosa and Craig achieved their ambition of transforming this former industrial building.
If you’ve recently completed an equally impressive conversion, renovation, extension or self-build, we want to hear from you, too. In this issue we’re launching our 2025 awards as our search for the best homes in Britain begins again. We’re looking for projects of all shapes, sizes and budgets to shine a light on everything from innovative architecture and clever design to impressive eco credentials and inspiring build stories. Going through the huge number of entries we receive every year is one of my favourite tasks, and I’m sure this year will be just as inspiring. Find out how to enter on page 20.