They decided to do most of the conversion work themselves, with the help of family and friends
All the bathroom fittings were supplied by daughter George’s plumbing company, Howsons Heating Services, including these in the main en suite. They chose Chester Grey floor tiles from Perfect Home and Gardens, Shildon. The first floor bedrooms are linked by a mezzanine style landing which overlooks the spacious double-height entrance hall. In keeping with the Denhams’ philosophy of recycling and re-use, they have fitted handmade oak doors
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and kept original beams and wall niches, to give each room a sense of light and space. Even a compact children’s room in the eaves is made to feel light and open with a Velux window. Now the renovation is complete Gill and Tim have no intention of ever parting with it, but it earns its keep as a holiday let – with Gill and the family spending get-away time there themselves whenever they can take a break from the tenanted farm, which has been in the family for generations. “There were times when the whole project seemed never ending,” says Gill. “Being so involved, for so long, it becomes very personal.” She adds that in getting to know every single bit of the property inside and out, quite literally, “you develop a love-hate relationship with it.” Gill concludes: “There were many times, in the deepest of winters when the winds were howling round the stone walls and the rain coming down in sheets, that we wondered what we had taken on. It’s only now that we are able to take a step back, really appreciate everything we’ve done, and love it for the very special place it’s turned out to be.”
CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS
KITCHEN
Wren Kitchens
www.wrenkitchens.com HEATING
Howson Heating Services 01833 631492
FLOORING
Floors for Living
www.floorsforliving.co.uk 01833 695875
TILES
Perfect Home and Garden 01388 661888
jan/feb 2022
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