Period Living

UNDER THE AUTUMN SUN

Exploring the local countryside for new bridle paths one day, Sarah spotted a farmhouse in the distance, nestled within a wooded valley. ‘I found a hidden gem,’ recalls Sarah. ‘I remember saying at the time, I’d love to live there.’ Some months later, browsing online, Sarah noticed the house was on the market. Seizing the opportunity, they made an offer and the whole family moved in during the autumn of 2014.

The converted farmhouse is situated within a magical rolling landscape, has over two acres

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