have been able to enjoy since they transformed their new house, and the first Christmas that they could gather their family around them under one roof.
Smart front door
Here, the owners' springer spaniels extend an enthusiastic welcome to visitors!
Exterior
The lake is what first sold this farmhouse to the owners. Since they bought it, the lake has been drained, cleaned and refilled, and stocked with ducks! Trees around the house have been cleared to open up the views.
Conservatory
This welcoming conservatory is ideal for family meals and entertaining guests.
The interiors throughout were designed by Phoenix Interior Design (opens in new tab). Find a chandelier like this at Laura Ashley (opens in new tab).
Hallway
Classic design and modern materials meet in this festive hallway.
The console table and mirror are both Christopher Guy at Interio (opens in new tab). Find similar table lamps at Heathfield & Co. (opens in new tab)
Dining room
The open-plan dining room and adjoining living room give the house a wonderful sense of spaciousness, and allow family and guests to move easily from one area to another.
These chairs are from Wychwood Design (opens in new tab).
Living room
The low-ceilinged living room retains its original character, yet it has an attractive modernity.
The sofas are from Andrew Martin (opens in new tab). Find a similar rug at Laura Ashley (opens in new tab).
Bedroom
Luxury prevails in the master bedroom, and the furniture includes a cabinet that conceals a television.
The custom-made bed, padded headboard, cabinet and tables were designed by Susan White at Phoenix Interior Design (opens in new tab). Find a similar bedspread at Laura Ashley (opens in new tab) and lamps like these at The White Company (opens in new tab).
Dressing room
The owners chose a soft turquoise in this feminine dressing room, linking it to the calming adjacent bedroom.
The dressing table is from Knowles & Christou (opens in new tab), and the chair is from Andrew Martin (opens in new tab).
Bathroom
For all its white-and-cream simplicity, there are some wonderfully elaborate touches in the bathroom. This polished-aluminium bath is a show-stopping focal point.
Find a similar bath at Aston Matthews (opens in new tab), the floor tiles are from Porcelanosa (opens in new tab).
Bathroom accessories
The owners have his and hers bathrooms: a masculine shower room and a feminine fantasy bathroom.
This Venetian-style mirror is from Graham and Green (opens in new tab).
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