How many of us dream of retiring to a little château in France? Collecting nice bottles of wine, wandering in the village fields, long sunsets on the veranda – it’s an idyllic fantasy. But for ...

From escapism and legacy to ego and longing, we explore why the château DIY dream continues to endure — and what really happens once the keys are handed over ...

A Cumbrian man and his partner are continuing to pursue their DIY dream after reaching the final of hit Channel Four show, Chateau DIY: Win ...