AN ENGLISHMAN’S HOME IS HIS OFFICE
WRITTEN BY DEBORAH CHURCHILL
EDITORIAL@BARRELFIELD.CO.UK
H
ave you got a novel in you? Roald Dahl famously wrote in a shed, legs swathed in a sleeping bag to keep out the cold, and Joanne Harris (author of Chocolat) is another proud literary shed-dweller. This addition to the garden could be the answer to your live/work problems, and today’s sheds are far from the Spartan, spider- infested shacks of yore. With proper insulation, electricity and Wi-Fi, they’re a real alternative to commuting to the office every day.
What makes this space so special? Whether you’ve embarked on a creative enterprise, or you’re just
working from home, sometimes it’s hard to draw a line between vocation and family life. Domestic chores can intrude on work (“I’ll just put a load of washing on, and then I’ll start…”) and vice versa (“I wonder if so-and-so’s sent that email yet - I’ll just check before I make dinner…”). A physical separation of space helps you create boundaries and stick to a routine.
Another major advantage is that, instead of clearing everything away when you finish work, you can simply close the door on the day and set off on your commute - across the garden.
STEPHENDALE ROAD, FULHAM SW6 £1,950,000
The sleek, chic family home of an interior designer, this four-bedroom property has a smart-looking studio at the end of the garden, complete with WC - use it as an office or put guests up here when you’ve got a full house. The floor area extends to about 2,335 sq ft, including the studio. The large lower-ground floor is currently used as one flowing family space.
AGENT HAUS PROPERTIES - 020 7751 0400
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UNION ROAD CLAPHAM SW4
£1,750,000
Get your easel and palette out - this six-bedroom Victorian house has a New England-style summerhouse, currently used as an artist’s studio, in the south-facing garden. Accommodation in excess of 2,200 sq ft is arranged over three floors and there’s additional storage space in the cellar and loft. Well-placed for Clapham Common and the Tube at Clapham North and Stockwell.
AGENT MARSH & PARSONS - 020 7501 3666
BLACKHEATH QUARTER, GREENWICH SE3
FROM £430,000
Sometimes the laptop in the corner of the room just allows work to intrude too much into your home life. A solution, in the form of an ‘executive business suite’, is offered at Blackheath Quarter, part of the Kidbrooke Village redevelopment. The suite is situated in the clubhouse, which also contains a swimming pool, gym and cinema room. One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, car club and 24-hour concierge.
AGENT BERKELEY - 020 8150 5151
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