A converted monks' retreat dating back to the 1800s, set in an acre and a half in Cambridgeshire. On the ground floor is a living-dining room, eat-in kitchen, playroom, study and cloakroom. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a dressing room and 2 bathrooms.
The half-stripped doors and the parquet flooring give character to the housse.
1/9 Similar carpet
Try Palana from Jacaranda
2/9 Hallway
Vintage Armenian tin tiles and a wrought-iron table add texture and a global vintage aspect to the minimal hallway.
Tiles and table
Newark Antique Fair
3/9 Living room
The living room has been furnished with light colours and luxe textures for a warm and cosy feel, exuding grown up elegance with a funky edge.
Sofa
Sofa.com
Mirror
Nicole Farhi Home
4/9 Living room area
Relaxed antique pieces sit alongside quirky accessories on top of the fireplace for an interesting and eclectic appearance.
5/9 Kitchen
The large family kitchen fuses traditional and modern elements. A large pendant light creates a focal point above the island unit to dramatise the space.
Similar Shaker kitchen
Harvey Jones
Paint
Skimming Stone at Farrow & Ball
6/9 Kitchen storage
Antique mirrored glass used in the shelf alcoves and behind the cooker adds glamour and reflects the light.
7/9 Master bedroom
The bedroom is kept calm with a pale palette and a touch of glamour in the deep-pile carpet and sparkly Moroccan bridal blankets.
Similar bed
Try the Moroccon four-poster bed from Sweetpea & Willow
8/9 Bathroom
The bathroom has a classic yet modern feel. The oversized bath is positioned next to the window, overlooking the garden.
Bath, sink and taps
Colourwash
Similar mirror
Laura Ashley
9/9 Children’s bathroom
Decorated in neutral shades and accessorised with girlie pink, the girls' bathroom is easy to change around as the children grow up.
Bath and radiator
Colourwash
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