Since 1910, this noble building has been owned by a family who have invested heavily in its preservation, making it accessible to the general public. Today, this family has decided to pass on the torch to a worthy successor, capable of perpetuating the grandeur inherited from its predecessors. The castle spans a floor surface area of approx. 700sqm. The ground floor has a kitchen with fireplace, terracotta floor and exposed beams, a scullery with sink, a storeroom, wc, a corridor with access to the spiral stairway in the tower, a pantry/laundry room, a guards’ room/entrance with stone fireplace; small 18th century lounge with terracotta floor, moulded ceiling, 18th century stone fireplace and 18th century wood panelling; large lounge with 18th century marble fireplace; a library, a billiards room and a dining room with stone fireplace. The first floor has 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a toilet, a kitchen, a linen room with washbasin and toilet. The second floor has a former library with stone fireplace; a landing room, a corridor leading to 6 bedrooms and a bathroom with toilet. Next to the castle is a large building that houses: a boiler room, various sheds, a workshop, former stables, 2 garages and another shed. There is a former mill, caretaker’s cottage, a chapel, a park, several bridges, a moat and an old garden kitchen.
This one is gorgeous inside and out. A bit on the large size but for €1,696,545 it’s a steal! For sale via Le Nail.

Sharing some more outdoor spaces and gardens designed by Tim Pilgrim. They are just the right amount of structure and informality. That is what I consider a perfect garden.

Designer Charlotte Barnes‘ Connecticut carriage house is absolutely adorable on the outside and a treasure trove of vintage and antiques on the inside. Each piece is so unique and very much an eclectic blend of styles in each space, which I adore. The family room is my favourite. The paisley wallpaper is a wonderful layer and backdrop to the English, Swedish and other random pieces that make the space so inviting. Photos: Francesco Lagnese.

Oak Cottage is a private garden in the Central Victorian Highlands town of Macedon, an hours drive north of Melbourne. The aim with this garden was to frame the original 1900’s weatherboard facade with an era appropriate naturalistic cottage style garden. The garden needed to be sympathetic to both its bush surrounds, and the existing 100 year old English oak.
I’m trying to not get emotional about this absolutely magical outdoor space but it is very difficult. If my next home is going to end up with a fair amount of land, I will be looking to this for inspiration. Designed by Tim Pilgrim.

This 5 story townhouse in the West Village has such cool features – exposed brick, wide plank wood floors, exposed beams, a massive 2 story set of windows at the back, skylights…. paired with some iconic vintage furnishings and African artwork it’s a really unique, and loungey sanctuary for this family. Designed by Margaux Lafond. Photos: William Jess Laird. Styling: Mariana Marcki-Matos.