The Sanctuary is a a luxurious couples retreat surrounded by an idyllic rustic setting, nestled along the border of the New Forest, in rural Hampshire, United Kingdom. This cozy haven features a mix of “New Forest country style with upstate New York cabin culture.” The retreat advertises itself as a “pocket-sized private health farm” offering amenities such as a […]
England
Off-the-grid English home nestled on a secluded lagoon
Designed by Platform 5 Architects, this unique home is nestled on a secluded lagoon in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in Wroxham, a village in England. The exterior facade presents a more contemporary design from the neighboring properties, yet respects the tranquility of its natural setting. The residence features water on three sides, while a series of […]
Bright and airy villa with Scandinavian touches in Surrey, England
This bright and airy villa was renovated by London-based interior design studio Sigmar, located in Surrey, a county in the south east of England, United Kingdom. The interiors are characterized by 20th century design, with beautiful Scandinavian touches. You get a sense of a grand and sophisticated yet homely feel when you look around this lovely […]
Beautiful seaside bungalow completely transformed in South Hams
A stunning seaside bungalow was completely transformed by Woodford Architecture and Interiors, located in South Hams, on the south coast of Devon, England, United Kingdom. Built in the 1960s, this bungalow has been given a modern overhaul, complete with an addition. The new layout features an open plan with a brilliant indoor-outdoor connection. The home was designed to maximize views […]
Ivy-clad cottage with a fairytale-like feel in Cumbria: Winterfell
Not far from the waters edge is the luxury self-catering retreat called “Winterfell”, located in Windermere, a large lake in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park, northwest England. Surrounded by an enchanting setting of verdant greenery, mature trees and mountains beyond. This ivy-clad cottage has a hunting lodge style exterior, consisting of stone and white trimmed windows. Step into the […]
Historic cloth merchant’s villa in Gloucestershire gets makeover
We are real estate stalking again and this time we are bringing you a cool mid-19th century home renewed by London-based theater designer, Niki Turner. This spectacular 3,499 square foot, five-bedroom dwelling is located near the heart of of the popular Gloucestershire town of Stroud. The home was originally a spacious cloth merchant’s villa, now the structure has been […]
Architecturally striking barn conversion in the Cotswolds
The architects at Studio Mark Ruthven were responsible for the conversion of a barn into a beautiful contemporary haven for a family in the Cotswolds, a rural area of south-central England. Since any kind of extension of this historic agricultural property was prohibited at the ground level, the solution was what lay beneath. The architects had to present […]
Fabulous multi-level Victorian townhouse renovation in London
This classic Victorian townhouse was renovated for a family of four by interiors studio Leivars, located in Wimbledon, a district of southwest London, England. The goal of the project was the retrofit the home to meet the needs of a modern family, all the while preserving its Victorian facade. The renovation went beyond just preservation. During the work, […]
18th century barn conversion in the English countryside
A grouping of 18th century agricultural buildings were transformed into a residential property by architects Liddicoat & Goldhill, located in the countryside of Folkestone in Kent, south-east England. Aptly named “Ancient Party Barn”, the clients of this project are a digital designer and fashion designer who have a mutual enjoyment of collecting salvaged architectural artifacts and […]
Delightful apartment in London full of color and personality
Avocado Sweets Design Studio renovated this wonderful apartment for a family, full of vitality and brimming with color, located in Islington, a district in greater London, England. The home was originally a rental property that was dark and dingy and needless to say, not being rented. The design team came in and added life to […]