SOUTHERN COMFORT
Country Homes & Interiors|August 2023
Perched on a remote Devon clifftop, a dilapidated stable block has been restored into a stylish and sustainable coastal retreat
SARA EMSLIE
SOUTHERN COMFORT

Though it may be a cliché, location, location and, yes, location, was the mantra that drove Russell Jarvis's property search and purchase of a pair of run-down adjoining buildings overlooking the sea just outside the village of Lynton, North Devon. For me, these three Ls were simple,' he says. First, there was the remote beauty; second, the access to Bath and friends, and third, the variety of the setting.' After living and travelling abroad for five years, Russell was keen to return home to settle, I was dreaming of one day owning a house in a special corner of the UK. And Exmoor has wildness, peace and natural beauty, with spectacular sea views and access to the coast.'

Rockton Mews is one part of the renovation. I now live in the neighbouring property, Rockton, Russell explains, adding that the Mews now operates as a coastal retreat so others too can enjoy this beautiful spot. It is a superbly stylish space, and a far cry from its humble origins as a stone barn and open cart shed with stables and hayloft, built about 1870. Modifications over the years, combined with periods of neglect, meant that the building was desperately in need of repair. The roof replacement was an epic task,' says Russell, but the final job is a work of art. The roofer and I went to great lengths to find reclaimed tiles of the same design, age and even with matching moss and lichens!'

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