A Gem In The Country

After finding a charming cottage to renovate and ‘flip’, interiors maven Charlotte Collins fell in love with the space and made it her own.

- Vicki Sleet

HOMEOWNER

Charlotte Collins

WHERE

Greyton, Overberg

SIZE

165m2

This gorgeous cottage in the charming Overbergtown of Greyton epitomises gently word sophistication.

It’s a perfect combination of found and collected furniture and decorative details from yesteryear, while savvy renovations and various additions blend seamlessly with the original look of the home.

The owner – seasoned renovator and decorator Charlotte Collins – has created an idyllic country escape where log fires after long walks in the fresh air are part of everyday life.

“I went to Greyton to help a friend with the interior of her home and had never spent a night there before,” says Charlotte.

“Originally, my intention was to ‘flip’ the house (my friend is a transferring attorney and convinced me to buy it) but when I got further into the project and had spent time in the village, I decided to keep it as a getaway.”