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Oh, not only that, the place looks fantastic too, and manages to retain all of the character of a 200-year old dwelling, while packing in all the necessary 21st century mod cons at the same time.
This really is a clever renovation. While the outside has been rendered and painted in an intense red limewash to create a unified front, the back reveals a jigsaw of various buildings that make up the home, from modern shed to striking staircase tower. Inside, the vibe is stylish and laid-back, an easy-on-the-eye blend of authentic and modern that most of us would find difficult to pull off.
Using a team of expert restorers, Griff has managed to keep true to the original building and add a generous sprinkling of contemporary flair. Colours, for example, are historic, chalky and muted, while the painting techniques, such as using a uniform wash of sage green for the walls, floors and woodwork of the stairwell, creates a chic, modern edge.
Similarly, while materials are local and old-fashioned – and some of the building techniques are at least 1,000 years old – the overall impression is timeless and classic. This is modern rustic at its very best. A place where original flagstones and ancient beams rub shoulders with new wooden lofts and the best of the modern world. It is a marriage of old and new…and most importantly a happy, warm and heartfelt home.
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