A couple who leave London for a new life in Kent say the £1 million mansion they bought will require around 10 years to renovate. Ben Charles Edwards, 42, and Sam, 34, made the move so their two sons, aged eight and five, would have more space and room for outdoor activities. According to the report, the property is not yet fully habitable: the couple say there is no roof, forcing them to live temporarily in an extension while renovation work continues. The situation means the family has to accommodate their children in the interim arrangement rather than in the main house. The sources provided describe the move as a pursuit of a dream countryside lifestyle, followed by the discovery that extensive repairs and long-term building work are required before normal living conditions can be restored. The reports focus on the scale of the refurbishment challenge and the family’s temporary housing arrangement during the waiting period.