A cute little Saltbox reproduction used as a beach-house on the Nantucket coast, probably filled with equally cutesie tootsie furnishings I reckon.
A covered breezeway connects the out buildings from the main house. Still thinking twee furnishings, maybe with a bit of a beachy, nautical feel.
DEADWRONG silly Millie!!! Instead there are gorgeous sleek, low-maintenance, minimalist rooms to drool over.
Full of natural light, easy care surfaces & statement pieces to tie the design together.
A warm fire in the dining space.
And a simple setting.
A fabulous, yet very practical kitchen to feed those hungry beachgoers returning from a big day on the water. I think this would the perfect house to use MOTH's ideal house cleaning tool - his garden leaf blower! A quick wander around waving his best friend on high & every last bit of sand & beach detritus would be out the door pronto.
Amazing house, reminds me of one from Grand Designs, a show I have become addicted to lately. I agree with others though it needs to be filled with people or stuff.
Life in the little village of Stirling in the hills above Adelaide in South Australia is just about as good as it gets! Enjoying a cool climate and 'hill-station' feel, Stirling is well-known for its 19th-century stone villas set on large grounds dense with roses, camellias, rhododendrons and huge old Oaks.
With 3 sons, 3 grandchildren & my work in a scientific business dominated by yes, more men, The Laurel Hedge was born out of my sheer desperation for something the boys just don't get & never will!
Quote This!
'No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it all too seriously.'
15 years of renovating was over - we'd just completed everything & were really enjoying our lovely old Victorian villa in the Eastern suburbs of Adelaide. However we'd always had a fondness for the country life & without warning we found ourselves transported by alien beings disguised as Real Estate Agents to a house on 1/2 acre of wild, rambling gardens in Stirling!
The house is circa 1972 & with all the 70's features. Open-faced brown brick walls, raked ceilings, exposed beams, split levels - totally yuk! However, it's inherent design is great & the location amazing - tucked behind a wonderful old laurel hedge in a quiet country lane in the heart of gorgeous Stirling.
I must admit to using my leaf blower upon occasion inside the house. Under the kitchen island. Under the refrigerators.
ReplyDeleteOf course, watching all that dog hair fly around gives me second thoughts...until the next time.
This would be perfect for our family! Just blast all the mess out at the end of the day. Loving it! Meredy xo.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...I do love that kitchen!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a contrast. It needs a large family, or frequent summer parties, to save it from feeling too empty.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful interior! Interesting how there is next to no garden.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful house, but a bit minimalist for me! I'd be cluttering it up in no time at all!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing house, reminds me of one from Grand Designs, a show I have become addicted to lately. I agree with others though it needs to be filled with people or stuff.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, but totally unexpected. I was visualizing warm, cozy interiors...instead clean and sleek -
ReplyDeleteWow - Now I didn't expect that! Fabulous interior, totally gorgeous, but I'd have to attach dustcloths to the soles of my childrens feet! XX
ReplyDeleteHi Millie,
ReplyDeleteI love the look of this house and as you say surprising what the interior is like. It would be great for a big family.
Happy Thursday
Hugs
Carolyn
amazing... ok, ANYTHING in nantucket pretty please!
ReplyDeletehope you are well sweet friend... miss you... xx