Britain is far less open to revolutionary modern architecture when it comes to residential property. A severe case of nostalgia or the result of far too many inadequate poky modern developments? Yet, undeniably, there is a charm to old buildings, especially if they have been sympathetically restored.
This window must have been the former barn door, in this gorgeous renovation from Archer Buchanan.
A conservatory with a difference from Town and Country Living.
Gresgarth Hall with its idyllic waterside setting.
Even better if your historical house has a library, of course, as is the case of Skibo Castle in Scotland, from Vogue Magazine.
A clever new addition that blends in with the old, from DIY Architecture.
Some gorgeous buildings! I particularly like the ones which open up the buildings and make them bright and more modern – I’m not always a fan of old and damp and dark and creepy!
These are gorgeous, Marina Sofia! I could lose myself in that library in Scotland! I think that would be my first choice, but I suspect I’d have lots of company…
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That Gresgarth Hall setting certainly does look idyllic
Some gorgeous buildings! I particularly like the ones which open up the buildings and make them bright and more modern – I’m not always a fan of old and damp and dark and creepy!
Crikey, the pond in photo number three looks a fine one for a mysterious drowning…
Ah, a crime reader, I see!
These are gorgeous, Marina Sofia! I could lose myself in that library in Scotland! I think that would be my first choice, but I suspect I’d have lots of company…
The barn door remake in the first one gives the place a wonderful sense of airiness plus a great view on the garden
I love that first one – so bright and light, but without losing the charming feel.
Wow… wow, wow, WOW!