Michelle Ogundehin

Looking at homes which excel in craftsmanship and materials, including a London house with a copper roof, a Warwickshire home made entirely of exposed concrete, a timber wedge hidden in a Devonshire arboretum, a Welsh house covered with locally quarried stone and slate, and a London home built with incredible attention to detail. Finally, the overall winner of House of the Year 2019's grand prize is revealed.

Homes on the House of the Year 2019 longlist include a stylish property in Devon designed by a master architect, a self-build eco home on the South Downs, a 21st century manor house in Northamptonshire and a sleek, elegant home in Northern Ireland.