CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS


BUILDER & MAIN CONTRACTOR


Graeme W Cheyne Builders graemecheynebuilders.co.uk


FLOORING (Stair runner, main & service, rugs, bedrooms) Alternative Flooring alternatieooring.co


PARQUET FLOORING Atkinson & Kirby akirby.co.uk


BATHROOM MARBLE Mandarin Stone mandarinstone.com


EXTERNAL PAVING Westminster Stone westminsterstone.com


CURTAINS & BLINDS Stitched


stitched.co.uk


that has been left uncovered was uncovered because the wall was rotten. However, once we found it, it was such a beautiful feature to display that we decided to keep as much as we could.” It’s a feature that adds character to the


property and shows the real fabric of the uilding. ikewise te original fireplaces wic the couple have uncovered in abundance. “Every time we seemed to take a wall down, wed find a fireplace. s none o tese ad te original surrounds, Dean sourced replacements ro ea and arketplace. one o te fires in the bedrooms are working at the moment but they could be if we wanted to. In the main part of the house the surrounds were all insitu.” As there had been some renovations over the years, most of the plumbing was in the right place but the main issue the couple are now having is trying to reconcile their thoughts on clean energy and sustainability in a listed building. “The house runs on LPG, and the only oil we have now is for the Aga; for now, we have an eficient oned eating sste ut we will have to look at other options in the future.” While Christina is constantly negotiating the listed building consent of the house, she is trying everything to create a more sustainable future for the property. “As we can’t change the single glazed windows, we’ve ended up doing it the old-fashioned way.” By this she means using the original shutters, buying good quality curtains, using a wood burner and having lots of blankets. “Fortunately, on the grounds there’s an endless supply of sustainable wood and whatever falls is chopped and dried.” Throughout the apartments she’s sourced local soaps and refillales and ses working


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with nearby businesses such as Barra Berries and the local greengrocers for the welcome packs. “As we have a big Instagram following (@ ouseoorspool we tr to connect wit local regional and national businesses to increase the awareness of small organisations and brands that have quality products and are working hard on their sustainability.” From carpets to paints to furniture, Dean and Christina try to source te ost sustainale options te can find and everything interior design-wise throughout the house has been carefully curated. is nstagra ollowing as its enefits too.


After refurbishing Amelie and Chloe’s bedroom there was a huge storm which caused a leak in their room. “I was very vocal on Instagram about how fed up I was, and posted ‘please bring gin’,” says Christina. “Later that day, a guy walks up the drive from Little Brown Dog Spirits and says he’s bringing gin for Christina! We had a gin tasting uite soon ater  tats ow ou eet te local businesses! We hadn’t heard of them before and now we mention them to all our guests!” With the luxury apartments now complete and open for business, Christina is focused on refurbishing the rest of the house which is no small feat, especially as she’s keen to get everything just right. “Dean is my superstar sourcer, I tell him what I’m looking for and he manages to source amazing quality pieces. We’ve been taking our time purchasing the chandeliers as we want to choose styles that will stand the test of time. The one in the hall is apparently from the London Palladium and I’m going to believe that!”


is elegant candelier is te perect finising touch to the beautifully refurbished entrance


jul/aug 2024


WALLPAPER Woodchip and Magnolia; Paint and Paper Library woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk paintandpaperlibrary.com


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