Take a tour around a neo-classical home

Built in the 18th century, the property has a black-and-white facade that conceals a surprisingly large interior. The build has a distinctly rural feel, even though it is in London.

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Exterior

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Living-dining room

There is nothing contemporary in this room, just classic, comfortable design that will always remain timeless. The large French mirror and Egyptian mask add ethnic influence.

The French mirror is from Wilson Antiques, and find similar chest of drawers at Brownrigg Interiors.

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Living-dining room

The living/dining room exudes quintessential Englishness. An ornate chandelier adds a sense of grandeur.

The Queensbury sofas are from Peter Dudgeon, and the needlepoint cushions are from Chelsea Textiles.

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Kitchen

The pale hues in the kitchen blend with schemes throughout the house. The wooden worktop and cabinets ooze country-style.

The kitchen was designed by Mark Wilkinson. Find this blind at Nicholas Haslam.

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Conservatory

The conservatory epitomises neo-classical style: pale walls, glowing French and English antiques and unfussy lines.

The conservatory was designed by Marston & Langinger, and the sofa is by Barbara Barry at Kravet. For a similar chandelier, try Norfolk Decorative Antiques.

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Conservatory

Designed for year-round entertaining and relaxing, this room has direct access to the garden. The antique plaster relief provides a dramatic feature against the white wall.

The plaster relief is from OF Wilson and the sofa is from George Smith.

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Bedroom

Sparkling accessories against neutral tones create a relaxed, grown-up setting in the bedroom.

The fabric on the wall is by Jim Thompson at Fox Linton. For a similar Venetian mirror, try On-Reflection Mirrors.

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Children’s room

A soft palette prevails in the children's room, where furniture has been chosen so that it can be easily adapted over the years.

The bed is from Simon Horn. Find similar curtain fabric at Ian Mankin.

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Bathroom

The black granite surface and white wooden storage cupboards make this bathroom luxurious yet practical.

For a similar granite surface, try H&L Marble. The bathroom was designed by Steven Payne Maison (020 7384 1335).

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