Take a tour of this Georgian country house in Essex

This five-bedroom Georgian farmhouse in Essex has a calm, French-inspired interior.

This five-bedroom Georgian farmhouse in Essex has a calm, French-inspired interior.

1/11 Exterior

exterior with white wall and plant

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

2/11 Living room

living room with footstool and sofa with cushions

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

White-painted floorboards and country-style furniture in a neutral palette complement the room's beautiful period features.

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3/11 Living room fireplace

living room with fireplace and sack bag

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

A display of stag heads above the fireplace adds a rustic touch to the living room. The simple mantel and wood-burning stove have a Scandinavian feel.

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4/11 Kitchen

kitchen room with dining table and candle stand

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

The kitchen has a shabby-chic feel with open shelving, a large range cooker and white-painted wooden cladding on the walls.

Paint
Farrow & Ball
Candlesticks
Feather & Black

5/11 Kitchen dining area

dining area with dining table and chairs with white wall

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

Table runners and cushions made from flour sacks bring a vintage feel to the dining area. Plenty of wooden furniture gives the room a relaxed, rustic look.

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6/11 Hallway

hallway with white wall and flower wreath with mirror on wall

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

French-style antiques, furniture and glassware create a dramatic entrance in the hallway. A eucalyptus runner attached to the balustrade serves as a natural, aromatic decoration.

Stone urn and mirror
Jasmine Bleu

7/11 Main bedroom

main bedroom with white wall and metal bed

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

White-painted walls and floorboards create a pared-back, serene bedroom scheme. A metal bed frame and old suitcases add vintage style.

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Bon bon glass jars
Jasmine Bleu

8/11 Bathroom

bathroom with white wall and bathtub

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

A combination of dark-grey floor tiles and white walls creates a soft, monochrome bathroom scheme. The display of round vintage mirrors makes a focal point above the luxurious roll-top bath.

Mirrors
Jasmine Bleu
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9/11 Bedroom linen cupboard

bedroom with white wall and wardrobe

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

With its distressed painted finish and glass doors, the armoire in the main bedroom is a statement piece.

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10/11 Bedroom chest of drawers

white wall with teddy bear on chair and chest of drawers

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

A grey-painted chest of drawers warms up this all-white bedroom scheme.

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11/11 Hallway landing

hallway with stairway and white wall

(Image credit: Future PLC/Simon Whitmore)

A beautiful, second-hand chest of drawers was bought for less than £100 and freshened up with a lick of paint.

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Melody Maison

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