Creating a home to suit three generations is no mean feat, but Sara and Scott Thompson have carried it off with elegance and charm in their modern farmhouse
By 2010, Scott’s two siblings were living abroad and he and his wife, Sara, had two children of their own, Harry, now 10, and Olivia, nine. When the couple started to think about expanding their home, Scott’s parents were, at the same time, considering downsizing. The families were already living within a short distance of each other and the benefits of the spot chosen by the senior Thompsons all those years ago were clear to everyone – space and serenity within 10 minutes of the city.
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