These Victorian townhouses in Manchester have become the first homes in Europe to achieve the world's toughest performance standards set by the renowned German Passivhaus Institute. Photo: Rick McCullagh

A Victorian semi-detached house in Wimbledon has been remodelled and transformed into a modern family home, including extensive underpinning and extensions at lower ground floor level in order to form a large open-plan space. Photographer: Nick Smith

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This is an example of a victorian bedroom in London.

Chris Snook
Photo of a victorian bathroom in London with a bidet, a claw-foot bath and a vessel sink.

Painters and decorators in Royal Arsenal, London. Photo: Adam Stefaniak
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian master bedroom in London with green walls and carpet.

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Inspiration for a medium sized victorian side formal garden in Stockholm.

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Victorian house exterior in London.

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Photo of a victorian house exterior in London.

Jon Reid, Arch Photos
This is an example of a large victorian master bedroom in Surrey with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and grey floors.

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Inspiration for a victorian bathroom in London.

Photo of a victorian house exterior in London.

Regal
Photo of a victorian living room in London.

Ash Island Lo
Photo of a victorian bedroom in London.

An Edwardian terrace in Sydney’s inner west. A beautiful old girl that was so dark and neglected when we first arrived, she needed some life brought back. We used colour on the walls to bring out the beautiful heritage features in this home. Photo Samantha Mackie

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Ash Island Lofts
Victorian home in London.

Victorian house exterior in Stockholm.

Ash Island Lofts
This is an example of a victorian bathroom in London.

Inspiration for a victorian home in Gloucestershire.