

House Of The Year
There's no place like home. Brill bungalows, cosy cottages, terrific terraces - Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen leads the search for Northern Ireland’s most desirable dwelling.
Cast
Jane Larmour
Self - Judge
James Fairley
Self - Judge
Patricia McGinnis
Self - Judge
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Self - Presenter
Seasons
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen searches across Northern Ireland to find the House of the Year.
E1Co Tyrone
Feb 22, 2010
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen visits three houses per county in the competition to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year. The series kicks off in County Tyrone with houses in Castlederg, Victoria Bridge and Beragh.
E2Co Antrim
Mar 1, 2010
The competition to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year continues in County Antrim. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his judges are in Randalstown, Cloughmills and Kells as they decide which house will represent the county in the final.
E3Co Down
Mar 8, 2010
The competition to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year continues in County Down. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his judges visit homes in Banbridge, Cultra and Ardmillan.
E4Co Fermanagh
Mar 15, 2010
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his judges are in County Fermanagh, visiting homes in Brookeborough and Enniskillen, in the competition to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year.
E5Co Armagh
Mar 22, 2010
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his judges are in County Fermanagh, visiting homes in Brookeborough and Enniskillen, in the competition to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year.
E6Co Londonderry
Mar 29, 2010
Find out which house will get the remaining place in the grand final as Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his judges continue the search for Northern Ireland's House of the Year in County Londonderry.
E7The Grand Final
Apr 5, 2010
It's the grand final of the competition to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year. A house from each county features, but which one will be awarded the title at the gala ceremony? Presented by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen searches across Northern Ireland to find the House of the Year.
E1Episode 1
Jan 3, 2011
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen returns to the screen with a new series of fabulous houses across Northern Ireland. Judges Des Ewing, Suzanne Garuda and Michael Dunn join him to check out three amazing homes in Derrygonnelly, Newcastle and Lisbane.
E2Episode 2
Jan 10, 2011
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen returns with the series that aims to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year. This episode features houses in Portstewart, Maghera and Hillsborough as Laurence and his judges continue their search.
E3Episode 3
Jan 17, 2011
The search for Northern Ireland's House of the Year continues as Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his team of judges cast their eyes over three houses in Lisburn, Holywood and Cullybackey.
E4Episode 4
Jan 24, 2011
A competition to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his judges visit houses in Derry, Helen's Bay and Portadown.
E5Episode 5
Jan 31, 2011
Difficult decisions ahead for Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his team of judges as they visit three houses in Anahilt, Downhill and Crumlin. But which one will go through to the final of House of the Year?
E6Episode 6
Feb 7, 2011
In the last episode before the series final, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his judges visit properties in Magherafelt, Scarva and Rasharkin in the hunt to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year.
E7The Grand Final
Feb 14, 2011
The Grand Final features the six winning houses from the series, but which will become Northern Ireland's House of the Year? Presented by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen searches across Northern Ireland to find the House of the Year.
E1Episode 1
Jan 9, 2012
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and the judges begin the search to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year. They start with properties in Enniskillen and Tattykeeran in Fermanagh, and Cloughey in County Down.
E2Episode 2
Jan 16, 2012
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his judging panel are in Ballycastle, Lurgan and Portadown in search of Northern Ireland's House of the Year.
E3Episode 3
Jan 23, 2012
A competition to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year. Laurence and his team of judges cast their eyes over three houses in the Clogher Valley, Portbradden and Saintfield.
E4Episode 4
Jan 30, 2012
Will Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen find this year's winning house in Omagh, Claudy or Portstewart? Join Laurence and his three judges as they search for Northern Ireland's House of the Year.
E5Grand Final
Feb 6, 2012
The night has arrived... twelve houses, three judges but only one winner! Join Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and the panel for the awards in Belfast.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen hosts the competition to find Northern Ireland's House of the Year. Expert judges Jane, James and Patricia are on the hunt for a house which the owners have truly poured their heart and soul into creating. Which will they decide merits a place in the final?

E1Episode 1
Sep 23, 2024
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen leads the search for Northern Ireland’s House of the Year. The judges must choose between a bungalow future-proofed for a youthful owner in her eighties, a renovated period property inspired by Parisian apartments and a music-loving couple’s eclectic family home.

E2Episode 2
Sep 30, 2024
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen searches for the home that will be crowned Northern Ireland’s House of the Year. The judges must decide between a new-build countryside home incorporating an old cottage, a farmhouse in Tyrone given a maximalist makeover and a villa designed to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to County Down.

E3Episode 3
Oct 7, 2024
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen continues his search to find Northern Ireland’s House of the Year. The judges must pick between a Belfast terraced property with a transatlantic twist, a countryside home designed around a family’s specific needs and a restored family home previously saved from demolition.

E4Episode 4
Oct 14, 2024
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen leads the search to find Northern Ireland’s House of the Year. The judges disagree when it comes to choosing between a Belfast barn-inspired structure with art at its heart, a colourful County Down townhouse situated by the sea and a modern family home built from a barn.

E5Episode 5
Oct 21, 2024
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen search to find Northern Ireland’s House of the Year continues. In the penultimate episode the judges have to choose between a rental property given a bold makeover, a new build bungalow where construction was a real family affair and an artist’s colourful home in County Down.

E6Grand Final
Oct 28, 2024
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen search to find Northern Ireland’s House of the Year continues. In the penultimate episode the judges have to choose between a rental property given a bold makeover, a new build bungalow where construction was a real family affair and an artist’s colourful home in County Down.
The search for Northern Ireland’s most desirable dwelling.

E1Episode 1
Jan 5, 2026
The fabulous Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen returns with a flourish to begin the search for Northern Ireland’s House of the Year. The judges must choose between a 1970s bungalow given a dramatic new lease of life, a semi-detached home reimagined with flair for a young family and a penthouse apartment tailored to the requirements of its owners. Judges Jane, James and Patricia are searching for a home which the owners have truly poured their heart and soul into creating. Which will they decide deserves a place in the final?

E2Episode 2
Jan 12, 2026
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen searches for the home that will be crowned Northern Ireland’s House of the Year. The judges must decide between a carefully crafted new build with wood at its heart, a terraced home bursting with colour and character and a home designed to make the most of a stunning sea view. Expert judges Jane, James and Patricia are searching for a home which the owners have poured their heart and soul into creating. So which will they decide deserves a place in the final?

E3Episode 3
Jan 19, 2026
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen continues his search to find Northern Ireland’s House of the Year. The judges must choose between a new build created around a 65-foot-long painting, a cottage built with traditional craftsmanship and a modern family home in County Tyrone designed for entertaining. Expert judges Jane, James and Patricia are searching for a home which the owners have poured their heart and soul into creating. So which will they decide is worthy of a place in the House of the Year final?

E4Episode 4
Jan 26, 2026
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen leads the search to find Northern Ireland’s House of the Year. The judges face a difficult decision when it comes to choosing between a contemporary, semi-rural home that’s the perfect base for a family, a Scandi-styled semi with carefully curated accessories and a home with a touch of an Australian influence. There’s a heated debate in the judges’ studio – so which will expert judges Jane, James and Patricia feel deserves a place in the House of the Year final?

E5Episode 5
Feb 2, 2026
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's search to find Northern Ireland’s House of the Year continues. In the penultimate episode, the judges have to choose between an upside-down house designed around spectacular sea views, a Georgian-style home that’s perfect for a young family and a house designed with sustainability in mind. Expert judges Jane, James and Patricia are searching for a home which the owners have put their heart and soul into creating. Which will they decide deserves to be the last contender for the title of House of the Year?

E6Grand Final
Feb 9, 2026
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen hosts as the search to find Northern Ireland’s best home reaches its climax. The fabulous five finalists gather to both see the competition for the very first time and come face to face with expert judges Jane, James and Patricia. Only after hearing from the finalists will the expert trio make their final decision. So which home will be crowned House of the Year?
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There's no place like home. Brill bungalows, cosy cottages, terrific terraces - Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen leads the search for Northern Ireland’s most desirable dwelling.
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