Feature wood panelling lines the hall walls and flows into the downstairs cloakroom, complementing the cabinetry throughout the kitchen, utility room, formal lounge and playroom


The bathrooms have been carefully considered, again mimicking the colour scheme in the rest of the property. The result is clean, clutter-free lines, but with an element of warmth so as not to appear too sterile. Gas central heating feeds the radiators upstairs and wet underoor heating runs throughout the majority of the downstairs, with the eception of the office and formal lounge. Outside is still a work in progress, however one little gem in the garden is a ‘secret door’ that leads onto Hartham Common. Fiona explains that this is probably her favourite external feature: “The biggest bonus is this little


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wooden door, which gives access to tennis and football courts, a river, and a big playground. It feels like an extension of the garden and will be perfect for our children as they get older.” Compared to a lot of self-builders who take on


a project of this considerable scope, Euan and Fiona’s journey to creating their perfect home has been a case of relatively smooth sailing. She cites a friend who went through a similar renovation at the same time, but hated every minute. Fiona concludes: “Everything that could have gone wrong with her build did, and so I recognise we were very fortunate, as ours could have been a very different story.”


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