The commitment to architecture, artisanship and art by the owners of this renovated and extended period house, is revealed in a series of stunning, simple spacesBuilt in the early part of the 19th century, this house once formed part of a single dwelling that was bisected – literally cut in two – in the 1980s. Its “landlocked” nature provided both challenges and opportunities for the owners who acquired it a few years ago.
ABOVE: Opportunities to draw light in and to create access to the garden were a priority for the architects. BELOW: The dining area opens to a west-facing paved and planted courtyard with firepit and seating. The sofa is by Living Divani from Realm. The Bulthaup kitchen was designed in black stone by Realm; they selected Gaggenau appliances for their architecturalled design and intuitive functioning. On the island is a flush down-draught extractor and induction hob, both by Gaggenau, and a bespoke oak breakfast bar, designed by Realm. The Gaggenau anthracite ovens are worked into the bank of Bulthaup storage, with Gaggenau fridges and freezers integrated in a tall bank of natural aluminium units designed by Realm.