The fire, enclosed within any kind of architecture, becomes domesticated. The fireplace over its entire history as an element of domesticity has not
When a grand house falls into decay, there is rarely any shortage of worthy bodies and individuals to rush to its rescue, lavishing cash and compliments and ensuring it’s saved from the bulldozers
The owners of this Wealden hall house in Kent assembled a group of experts to restore its late-medieval heart, exposing original structures, swapping...
Photography by Simon Brown This project was a collaboration with Sarah Vanrenen during my time with Vanrenen GW Designs.
Photography by Simon Brown This project was a collaboration with Sarah Vanrenen during my time with Vanrenen GW Designs.
The Old Bakery, in the Kent village of Hamstreet, proves that great things can — and do — stand the test of time.
Photography by Simon Brown This project was a collaboration with Sarah Vanrenen during my time with Vanrenen GW Designs.
Photography by Simon Brown This project was a collaboration with Sarah Vanrenen during my time with Vanrenen GW Designs.
Photography by Simon Brown This project was a collaboration with Sarah Vanrenen during my time with Vanrenen GW Designs.
Little Hearnden is a beautifully restored country house set in landscaped grounds with outbuildings and lots of potential
When a grand house falls into decay, there is rarely any shortage of worthy bodies and individuals to rush to its rescue, lavishing cash and compliments and ensuring it’s saved from the bulldozers
When a grand house falls into decay, there is rarely any shortage of worthy bodies and individuals to rush to its rescue, lavishing cash and compliments and ensuring it’s saved from the bulldozers
Access to the barn isn’t by any means impossible but if you’re lucky enough to be invited to dinner, take the Humvee.
This Wealden hall house in Kent had some unflattering 1920s additions, so the owners assembled a group of experts to restore its late-medieval heart, exposing original structures, swapping cement for lime render, and introducing harmonious furniture and furnishings
The Hall House from Boarhunt dates from the late 14th century (1355–1390). It is a small, well-built example of a medieval open hall, with a cruck frame in the centre.
Otham Farm in Kent has been rescued, altered and extended again and again. It has now been restored and its gardens salvaged, returning it to a stunning family home. Penny Churchill reports.
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This Wealden hall house in Kent had some unflattering 1920s additions, so the owners assembled a group of experts to restore its late-medieval heart, exposing original structures, swapping cement for lime render, and introducing harmonious furniture and furnishings
