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ENTRANCE HALL
The round glass table, which Jo bought in Mexico, makes a stunning centrepiece here.
Framed botanical prints, £100 each, Acanthus Interiors. Visual Comfort Darlana brass pendant lantern, £495, Lightsource
DRAWING ROOM
In this room, originally the ballroom, Jo has eschewed curtains to enjoy the views of the garden and woodland.
Vintage marble-topped chest, £495, Mrs G-D Interiors. Striped sofa in Olive Sacking, £90m, Guy Goodfellow Collection. White sofa, from a selection, Sofas & Stuff
KITCHEN
There were major damp problems in this part of the building and ten tons of clay needed digging out.
The cabinetry is by Harrison & Pope Handmade Kitchens; a similar kitchen without appliances would be £15,000. Kitchen counter, £4,000, Tudor Granite. Stone flooring, £80sq m, Mandarin Stone
HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY A former coaching inn converted in 1861
LOCATION Herefordshire
ROOMS Entrance hall, drawing room, morning room, dining room, kitchen, study, laundry room, pantry, cloakroom, six bedrooms, eight bathrooms
PURCHASED 2018
PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'We lived in the USA, Mexico and Scotland and owned a converted Victorian Police Station nearby,' says Jo.
DINING ROOM
Green and white hues bring a relaxed feel to this otherwise formal space.
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