This early 18th century Queen Anne manor house in Norfolk is just overflowing with incredible period details, pretty colours and patterns and all the comforts that must have the owners never wanting to leave. Carlos Garcia is a master at bringing traditional décor into this era. I am such a huge fan of his work. (Photos: Paul Massey)

I love the rustic, cottage/farmhouse look and feel of this home in the Hudson Valley. It is an amalgamation of an 18th century farmhouse, a wood Civil War–era residence and a 3 story addition. Together it almost looks like a little village and they blend together really beautifully in this very picturesque, 56 acre property. And that kitchen is massive and an absolute dream! By BarlisWedlick. (Photos: Joshua McHugh)

Once a community church, and later, a theatre, The Church, has been renovated into a 3 level contemporary home, while providing a sympathetic adaptation to a historic building. Heritage listed, the brick and sandstone façade is preserved to the public elevations. It’s legacy lives on to frame the progressive lifestyle of our clients.
One of my favourite church conversions we’ve posted, particularly for that picture perfect view standing back looking at the kitchen. Hallelujah!
Architecture/Design: Michiru Higginbotham; Builder: Straightup Build; Architect in Association – ARC Architects; Photos: Katherine Lu; Styling: Holly Irvine

French château for sale on the coast of Penthièvre in the department of Côtes-d’Armor in Brittany. The property is located on a hill overlooking the sea and offers stunning panoramic views. It has been extensively and authentically renovated between 2018 and 2019. The château dates from the end of the 18th century and was built on the site of an old manor house (manoir) of the Rogon family. In the basement, which is at ground level on the garden side, a cellar, a utility room with terrace (the former castle kitchen with fireplace and a huge bread oven), the boiler room and a workshop room with exit to the garden. On the raised first floor a large hall opening to the monumental granite staircase with baluster balustrade, a salon with fireplace, a kitchen open to the dining room with fireplace and pantry. A door leads from the kitchen to the garden via a spiral staircase. On the upper floor a large library which leads into the second salon with open fireplace, a bedroom with balcony offering a panoramic view over the countryside and the sea, a shower room á l’Italienne and a dressing room. In the attic there are four large rooms. Two outbuildings belong to the castle: A gatehouse (cottage) with 70sqm floor area, which was completely renovated in 2020-21. And former stables on a floor area on about 120 sqm.
There isn’t much to do with this one! WOW!!! And a 1 km walk to the beach. It doesn’t really get much better than this. For sale via Realportico.

I had to share another project by the talented duo of Salvesen Graham because it is so wonderfully English, lots of colours – both bold and more subtle and plenty of patterns. Layering as these designers do so well and create such a welcoming home that I just eat right up. (Photos: Simon Brown)