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I just can’t get enough or period homes. Especially when they involve a conversion. This is a Grade II listed 19th century former rectory and seminary constructed of mellow hamstone construction under a clay tiled roof. The chapel was converted into a dining room, and includes 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, a huge lots of period details like million windows, window seats, original working local stone fireplaces, stair turret with turned newels and spindles, gothic leaded windows and a conical roof with bell tower. The icing on the cake is a fireplace in the kitchen and a magical view of St Michael’s Church tower. And it’s on 2.4 acres and includes a tennis court. I’m sold. Can be yours for £1,075,000 via Jackson-Stops.

In the remote New South Wales high country, The Estate, a late-19th Century regional homestead, stands as a testament to a unique collaboration between a client and architect. The renovation saw meticulous care and thoughtful upgrades to the heritage building. Crafted by local artisans, the work combines precision, spatial confidence, and subtle restraint, showcasing innovative environmental upgrades. The Estate by Luke Moloney Architecture (with interior design by Arent&Pyke.)

Photography by Tom Ferguson.

“For this project the client sought the con­ve­nience of a mod­ern home, but they also desired tra­di­tion­al charm. The land­scape com­ple­ments this, designed as a series of court­yards fram­ing the home while pro­vid­ing abun­dant oppor­tu­ni­ty for out­door liv­ing. It is at once a grand enter­tain­er and a space for rest­ful, pri­vate fam­i­ly time.”

Is anyone else craving lush green garden living? I know I am. Modern Classic by Sydney-based inte­grat­ed land­scape design prac­tice Wyer & Co.

Photography by Pablo Veiga.

Tree Island defies limitations, transforming its compact-sized house into a unique family home. Measuring just four and a half meters wide, the home cleverly rises against a neighbouring warehouse conversion, maximizing vertical space. A central, light-filled void connects living areas and hosts a thriving fig tree. A courtyard and rear garden offer tranquillity and practicality, while a hidden roof terrace provides a private retreat. This home ingeniously incorporates natural light, greenery, and expansive living spaces, turning constraints into design advantages. By Sydney-based Carter Williamson.

Photography Katherine Lu.

After some random searches I ended up finding this House & Garden article that was from 2001 featuring what was once the Provence farmhouse of Maxime de la Falaise and Sarah St George, and I had to share because ah mah gawddddd. This home has such a brightness, and lovely features such as the tilework throughout, lots of sunflower-yellow walls, large fireplace in the dining area, beautiful textiles in every room and WOW – the sitting room used to be a barn! I am absolutely in love with the stained glass marquise hung over the stove. Storing that one away in my inspiration folder (but as if I could find one in the wild). Photos: Tim Clinch.