Set in the rolling hills of Gloucestershire, overlooking the breathtaking Five Valleys region, this beauty lies within the Cotswolds National Park. Built in 1720, it has a magnificent limestone façade – the kind you might expect to see in a Hollywood Christmas film, complete with a dusting of snow and twinkling lights.
One of the first things I noticed – and I don’t know if this is just a British thing or not – is that the main front door of these grand old homes is often purely for show. There’s nearly always a side or back door that sees all the real action. I say this because, firstly, in this house the front door opens straight into the sitting room (with nowhere to hang your coat or kick off your boots!), and secondly, at both my grandparents’ and my parents’ homes we never used the front door. In fact, I’m not even sure we could open my grandma’s front door without a bit of a battle – it was wedged in so tightly!
Anyway, once inside, there are all kinds of delights waiting. Oh, to have those wonderfully higgledy-piggledy floors and walls, with one step up here and another down there! It’s the perfect foundation for a home brimming with soul, brought to life through playful modern touches and little bursts of surprise – think jewel-yellow pendants, a red chair, an orange desk lamp – all of which create a charming juxtaposition against the property's timeless heritage.
So, come on – follow me through the back door, and let’s take a tour!
Thank you so much for stopping by this little corner of the web—and for all your comments and emails—always great to read! Have a great weekend!
Thank you! Loved seeing today's Cotswold home.
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ReplyDeleteLovely. I liked seeing the lone hollyhocks in front of this homes gorgeous facade.
ReplyDeleteLoved the stone in floors and walls, the concrete, the raised floor here and there, window seats and windows♥♥. Expensive one to build(thickness of the wall!) but guess its built to last. Kitchen reminded me of Laura and Noras', love the blue. Fits in so well with the antique and vintage.
ReplyDeleteThe outdoors is my favorite. Can forget time there, which I wish I could now. There is a grandeur and simplicity in this home, at 1.5 million, its really low-cost. You should see the 1.5 million homes in our neighborhood. Have a lovely weekend, Niki and everyone:) Thank you for sharing:)
1.5 million dollars, sorry.
DeleteLove the wide window sills! They could act as work spaces in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love old homes with character. Sadly they don't love me back. The sloped ceilings have a tendency to bop me on the head. The dark side of being tall.
ReplyDeleteA real charmer! Beautiful and intricate architectural details. Love the arched window in the stairwell and all the nooks and crannies, too.
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