Ollie Barnes

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The semi-detached way to live: Here's 10 semis from around Gwent

The semi-detached house is sometimes regarded as less desirable than a fully detached house or cottage but there’s not a terrible amount of difference between the two, other than the obvious. In fact, a semi-detached house can be just as stylish and high end as any detached house, and it could cost considerably less too. To prove that semi-detached houses are just as desirable, here are ten in the Gwent area that are of high quality.

Meet annexe door neighbours - here's some great homes for multi-generational living

It is becoming increasingly popular for people to seek to extend their house in order for an elderly family member to move in with them or perhaps to accommodate older children for them to have their own space or returning students to have a base. Here is a list of ten houses in Gwent that either feature nice annexes, or the space in which one could be created all subject to gaining the relevant planning permission.