History lesson

Dating from the 12th century, Lisa and Harry Bowcott's house is a masterclass in mixing modern and period styles

- SARA BIRD

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY Grade 11-listed former seminary

LOCATION Gloucestershire

ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen-diner, boot room, TV snug, study, six bedrooms, five bathrooms, plus a two-bedroom barn with games room and shower room

PURCHASED 2015

PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'We lived in a Victorian terrace in southwest London,' says Lisa.

KITCHEN

Lisa introduced the wow factor with a striking copper worktop for the island, which she paired with copper drawer handles and pendant lights.

Kitchen units and copper worktop, price on request, deVOL. Dexter copper pendant lights, £118 each, Pooky. Buscot limestone tumbled finish floor tiles, £55.44sq m, Artisans of Devizes

DINING AREA

Banquette seating creates a chic cafe feel, while painted chairs add delightful colour.

Suffolk dining table, from £960, Neptune. Banquette upholstery, price on request, The Pink Button Co. Pink tram; Fiordo di Furore; and Venice façade posters, from £12.95 each, Desenio

BOOT ROOM

Tongue-and-groove panelling and a bespoke bench make this space both pretty and practical.

Carpentry, Jonathan Randall

SITTING ROOM

The upholstered furniture provides a soft counterpoint to the wood and stone.

Jøtul F400 eco wood-burning stove, from £2,365, Firehouse, is similar

BEDROOM

Fabric was used to create a decorative tapestry to hang behind the luxurious four-poster bed.

Boat freestanding bath, from £1,276, BC Designs at Insignia Interiors