Merry and Ben Albright took on a Victorian cottage that had been unsympathetically renovated in the Seventies
Having harbored a dream to buy this property and restore it to its former glory for almost 10 years, the Albrights jumped at the chance to do exactly that when it finally came onto the market in 2012. ‘We’d walked past it every day for years,’ says Merry. ‘It was empty, unloved and verging on the derelict. It had been repossessed after sitting empty for many years and we knew it had the potential to be turned into a wonderful home. The location is fabulous – it’s in the heart of the medieval village, within walking distance of the school. Just across the churchyard, there’s the general store and tearoom. Plus, it’s just seconds away from great country walks, award-winning pubs and restaurants and is close to our friends, family and work places,’ says Merry. ‘Its appearance was spoiling the whole area and we wanted to put this right.
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Maximise Outdoor Dining Space - If your outside eating area is a little cramped, follow these tricks to make the most of what you do have
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hometruths
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Fresh & delicious
Chicken traybake with garlic & cherry tomatoes
NATURAL habitat
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"WE AREN'T traditional"
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GROWING up
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The shortlist PARASOLS
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Weekend decorator
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The shortlist PICNICWARE
Everything you need for the perfect spread
PLAN THE PERFECT - Outdoor living room
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